Simon Alexander Neil (born 31 August 1979 in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland) is a Scottish vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter best known for his work in the band Biffy Clyro.
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Trivia
- Has stated that Biffy Clyro lyrics often come from phrases he writes down in a notebook he keeps by his bed.
- Supports Ayr United F.C..
- Has stated that if he didn't do music, he'd probably want to be a footballer.
- Along with the rest of Biffy Clyro, he has been known to smoke Cannabis recreationally, whilst on, and off tour.
- Wants "Since You've Been Gone" by Rainbow played at his funeral.
- Studied Film and TV for a year at the University of Glasgow before leaving to pursue music full time.
- Plays in the Marmaduke Duke under the pseudonym, "The Atmosphere".
- Sang backing vocals on early releases for both Sucioperro and Aereogramme.
- In an interview with Kerrang! magazine, he stated the "Songs That Changed His Life" were:
- "By Demons Be Driven" by Pantera
- "Gloria" by Mineral
- "Across the Sea" by Weezer
- "Japanese to English" by Red House Painters
- "Ode to Isis" by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
- "X French Tee Shirt" by Shudder to Think
- "What a Wonderful Man" by My Morning Jacket
- "The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage" by Panic! at the Disco.
Equipment used
The following is a list of musical equipment used by Simon Neil.
Guitars
- Various different Mexican Fender Stratocasters, including White, Red, Sunburst (with neck and middle pickups & controls removed), Black, and Metallic Blue models.
- Fender 50s Stratocaster Relic
- Japan Custom '62 Fender Telecaster (Sunburst)
- Gibson Archtop
- Patrick Eggle New York (Red)
Effects pedals
- BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
- BOSS DS-1 Distortion
- BOSS HM-2 Heavy Metal
- BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone
- BOSS DD-6 Digital Delay
- BOSS LS-3 Line Selector
Amplifiers
- Marshall 1959SLP Head and Marshall 1960A Cabinet
- Peavey Classic Head and Peavey Classic 1x15 Cabinet
- Fender Deville Combo