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Birth name
  
Simon Alexander Neil

Years active
  
1995–present


Name
  
Simon Neil

Role
  
Vocalist

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Born
  
31 August 1979 (age 44) Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland (
1979-08-31
)

Origin
  
Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland

Genres
  
Alternative rock, post-hardcore

Occupation(s)
  
Singer, songwriter, record producer

Instruments
  
Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, banjo, mandolin, sitar, piano, saxophone, harmonica, melodica, mellotron, synthesizer

Spouse
  
Francesca Pieroni (m. 2008)

Music groups
  
Biffy Clyro (Since 1995), Marmaduke Duke (Since 2003)

Albums
  
Similarities, The Vertigo of Bliss, Infinity Land, Only Revolutions, Blackened Sky

Interview with simon neil from biffy clyro


Simon Alexander Neil (born 31 August 1979) is a Scottish vocalist, guitarist and songwriter.

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He is known for his work in the bands Biffy Clyro and Marmaduke Duke.

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Biffy Clyro

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Born in Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland, Simon Neil formed Biffy Clyro in 1995 at 15 years old recruiting Kilmarnock-born James Johnston and someone known only as Barry on bass and drums respectively, calling themselves Skrewfish. Barry was soon replaced by Ben Johnston, James's twin brother, and Biffy Clyro was effectively formed. In 1997, the trio moved to Glasgow, where Neil studied Electronics with Music at the University of Glasgow. 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 by a Beggars Banquet representative. Soon after, the band was signed to the independent Beggar's Banquet.

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Biffy Clyro have since released seven 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

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Neil plays with JP Reid of fellow Ayrshire group Sucioperro in Marmaduke Duke, under the pseudonym "The Atmosphere", which released their first album, The Magnificent Duke, in 2005.

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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. 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 the BBC’s ‘Radio 1 Rescores: Drive (curated by Zane Lowe)’ project. His debut solo album will be released in 2017.

Personal life

Neil lives in Ayr with his wife Francesca, whom he married at St Columba Church in Ayr on 5 January 2008. The song "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys 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. He is a supporter of Scottish Premiership side Rangers F.C

Musical equipment used

The following is a list of musical equipment used by Simon Neil:

Guitars

Electric

  • Fender Standard Stratocasters – 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 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 Custom '62 – Japanese model, three tone sunburst, can be seen in the music video for "Only one word comes to mind".
  • Squier Simon Neil Signature Stratocaster
  • Patrick Eggle New York – Red.
  • Gretsch White Falcon Used live for the song "Diary of Always" and is seen in the music video for "Folding Stars"
  • Gibson ES-335 – 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 Compressor

    • Previous effects pedals

  • BOSS DS-1 Distortion
  • BOSS HM-2 Heavy Metal
  • Dunlop Cry Baby Wah Wah
  • Electro Harmonix 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 PowerHead

    • Biffy Clyro

  • Blackened Sky (2002)
  • The Vertigo of Bliss (2003)
  • Infinity Land (2004)
  • Puzzle (2007)
  • Only Revolutions (2009)
  • Opposites (2013)
  • Ellipsis (2016)

    • Marmaduke Duke

  • The Magnificent Duke (2005)
  • Duke Pandemonium (2009)

    • References

    Simon Neil Wikipedia
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