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– Various different Mexican models, including White, Red, Sunburst (with neck pickup & controls removed), Black, and Metallic Blue. * Fender 1960 Custom Shop Stratocasters – Fiesta Red, Frost Metallic, Lake Placid Blue, and White. * Fender 50s Stratocaster Relic *
Simon Alexander Neil (born 31 August 1979) is a Scottish vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter.
He is known for his work in the bands
Born in
on Beggar's Banquet USA Barry was soon replaced by James Johnston, Ben's twin brother, and Biffy Clyro was effectively formed. In 1997, the trio moved to
's ‘Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band that formed in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, composed of Simon Neil (guitar, lead vocals), James Johnston (bass, vocals), and Ben Johnston (drums, vocals). Currently signed to 14th Floor Records, they have r ...
and Marmaduke Duke
Marmaduke Duke are a Scottish conceptual rock duo from Ayrshire, Scotland, comprising Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro and JP Reid of Sucioperro. Within the band, the pair perform under the pseudonyms The Atmosphere and The Dragon respectively. Acco ...
and also new band with Mike Vennart, Empire state bastard.
Career
Biffy Clyro
Born in Irvine, North Ayrshire
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Kilmarnock
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-born Ben Johnston and someone known only as Barry on drums and bass respectively, calling themselves Skrewfish.Biffy Clyro Biographyon Beggar's Banquet USA Barry was soon replaced by James Johnston, Ben's twin brother, and Biffy Clyro was effectively formed. In 1997, the trio moved to
Glasgow
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, where Neil studied Electronics with Music at the University of Glasgow
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. He also Studied Film and TV for a year before leaving to pursue music full-time. By then, Simon's musical tastes had expanded; In 2000, the band were spotted at the Unsigned Bands stage at T in the Park
T in the Park festival was a major Scottish music festival that was held annually from 1994 to 2016. It was named after its main sponsor, Tennents. The event was held at Strathclyde Park, Lanarkshire, until 1996. It then moved to the disused ...
by a Beggars Banquet representative. Soon after, the band was signed to the independent
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Beggar's Banquet.
Biffy Clyro have since released nine albums, signed to a major record label, and toured relentlessly. Neil has stated that Biffy Clyro lyrics often come from phrases he writes down in a notebook he keeps by his bed.
Marmaduke Duke
Neil plays with JP Reid of fellow Ayrshire groupSucioperro
; ) are a Scottish rock band from Ayr, South Ayrshire, formed in 2002.
History ''Random Acts of Intimacy''
The band's debut album, '' Random Acts of Intimacy'', was released in June 2006 on the Captains of Industry record label. It features ...
in Marmaduke Duke
Marmaduke Duke are a Scottish conceptual rock duo from Ayrshire, Scotland, comprising Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro and JP Reid of Sucioperro. Within the band, the pair perform under the pseudonyms The Atmosphere and The Dragon respectively. Acco ...
, under the pseudonym "The Atmosphere", which released their first album, '' The Magnificent Duke'', in 2005.
It was announced in late 2008 that the Duke was to make a return in 2009 with the follow-up album and second in the trilogy, ''Duke Pandemonium
''Duke Pandemonium'' is the second studio album by Scottish conceptual rock duo Marmaduke Duke, released on 11 May 2009 on 14th Floor Records. Band member JP Reid describes the album as "superfunky, supertight, superunique."
According to Simon N ...
''. The first single from the second album, "Kid Gloves" was released on 9 February 2009.
Solo career
Neil performs under the name ZZC. His debut single, "To the Bone", was used in theBBC #REDIRECT BBC #REDIRECT BBC
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...Radio 1 Radio 1 or Radio One most commonly refers to:
*BBC Radio 1, a music radio station from the BBC
** BBC Radio 1Xtra, a digital radio station broadcasting black music
*CBC Radio One, a talk radio station operated by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporatio ...
Rescores: Drive
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* Road trip, a journey on roads
Roadways
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...
(curated by Zane Lowe
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After an early career in music creation, production and DJing, he moved to the UK in 1997. He came to prominence thro ...
)’ project. In 2017, Neil released a 7-minute instrumental track entitled "The Myth" under the ZZC moniker. Two tracks from an unreleased ZZC solo album, "Plead" and "Fever Dream" were released on the 2019 Biffy Clyro soundtrack album Balance, Not Symmetry
''Balance, Not Symmetry'' is a 2019 drama film written and directed by Jamie Adams. The film stars Laura Harrier with Bria Vinaite, Kate Dickie, Tamsin Egerton, Freya Mavor, and Shauna Macdonald in major supporting roles. The film is about Cait ...
.
Personal life
Neil lives in Ayr
Ayr (; sco, Ayr; gd, Inbhir Àir, "Mouth of the River Ayr") is a town situated on the southwest coast of Scotland. It is the administrative centre of the South Ayrshire Subdivisions of Scotland, council area and the historic Shires of Scotlan ...
with his wife Francesca, whom he married at St. Columba Church in Ayr on 5 January 2008. The song "God Only Knows
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" by The Beach Boys
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was used for their first dance, and Neil has the song's chorus, "God only knows what I'd be without you", tattooed on his chest.''Ayshire Post'', 9 January 2008Sweet music
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BBC Radio Scotland
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.
Musical equipment used
The following is a list of musical equipment used by Simon Neil:Guitars
''Electric'' * Fender Standard StratocastersBiffyTabs Equipment – Simon– Various different Mexican models, including White, Red, Sunburst (with neck pickup & controls removed), Black, and Metallic Blue. * Fender 1960 Custom Shop Stratocasters – Fiesta Red, Frost Metallic, Lake Placid Blue, and White. * Fender 50s Stratocaster Relic *
Fender Telecaster
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Standard – USA model, owned by James Johnston, three tone sunburst, can be seen in the music video for " Living is a Problem Because Everything Dies".
* Fender Telecaster
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'62 Custom – Japanese model, three tone sunburst, can be seen in the music video for "Only One Word Comes to Mind".
* Fender Telecaster Custom
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History
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1972 reissue, black. Can be seen in the music video for "Mountains".
* Squier Simon Neil Signature Stratocaster
* Patrick Eggle
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The company he founded in the 1990s, Patrick Eggle Guitars, first based in Coventry and then in Birmingham, is known for designing and releasing such guitar ranges as the Berlin (1991) ...
New York – Red.
* Gretsch White Falcon
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This guitar was created as a "showpiece" to exhibit the craft of Gretsch's luthiers, sales, and demonstration representative, Jimmie Webster, who created i ...
Used live for the song "Diary of Always" and is seen in the music video for " Folding Stars"
* Gibson ES-335
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– used live for "God & Satan"
* Gretsch G2420T – used for music video of "Howl".
Effects pedals
* BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner * BOSS MD-2 Distortion * BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone * BOSS DD-6 Digital Delay x2 * BOSS LS-2 Line Selector * Origin Effects Cali76 CompressorPrevious effects pedals
*BOSS DS-1
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B ...
Distortion
* BOSS HM-2 Heavy Metal
* Dunlop Cry Baby Wah Wah
* Electro Harmonix
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Micro POG
Amplifiers
* Peavey Delta Blues Combo * Fender Hot Rod Deville 4x10 Combo * Marshall 1959SLP Head * Peavey Classic Head and Peavey Classic 412 Cabinet * Hayden MoFo 30W tube head with Hayden 4x12 * Fender Super Sonic 100 BLK Head * Kemper Profiling Amplifier PowerHeadDiscography
Biffy Clyro
* ''Blackened Sky
''Blackened Sky'' is the debut studio album by Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro. Largely produced with the band by Chris Sheldon, it was released by Beggars Banquet Records on 10 March 2002. The album reached number 78 on the UK Albums Chart, and ...
'' (2002)
* ''The Vertigo of Bliss
''The Vertigo of Bliss'' is the second studio album by British rock band Biffy Clyro. Produced with the band by Chris Sheldon, it was released by Beggars Banquet Records on 16 June 2003. The album reached number 48 on the UK Albums Chart, and spa ...
'' (2003)
* '' Infinity Land'' (2004)
* ''Puzzle
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'' (2007)
* '' Only Revolutions'' (2009)
* ''Opposites
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*" ...
'' (2013)
* ''Ellipsis
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'' (2016)
* '' MTV Unplugged: Live at Roundhouse, London'' (2018)
* ''Balance, Not Symmetry
''Balance, Not Symmetry'' is a 2019 drama film written and directed by Jamie Adams. The film stars Laura Harrier with Bria Vinaite, Kate Dickie, Tamsin Egerton, Freya Mavor, and Shauna Macdonald in major supporting roles. The film is about Cait ...
'' (2019)
* ''A Celebration of Endings
''A Celebration of Endings'' is the eighthThe band referred to the album using the working title ''Opus 8''. This numbering does not include the soundtrack album '' Balance, Not Symmetry'' from 2019. See also: Biffy Clyro discography studio alb ...
'' (2020)
* ''The Myth of the Happily Ever After
''The Myth of the Happily Ever After'' is the ninth studio album by Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro, released on 22 October 2021 through 14th Floor and Warner Records. It is said to be the 'sister album' to their 2020 album '' A Celebration of E ...
'' (2021)
Marmaduke Duke
* '' The Magnificent Duke'' (2005) * ''Duke Pandemonium
''Duke Pandemonium'' is the second studio album by Scottish conceptual rock duo Marmaduke Duke, released on 11 May 2009 on 14th Floor Records. Band member JP Reid describes the album as "superfunky, supertight, superunique."
According to Simon N ...
'' (2009)
Other appearances
References
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