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Simon Wright (born June 19, 1963 in Manchester, England) is a professional drummer best known for working with hard rock artists AC/DC and Ronnie James Dio. He first started playing drums in his early teens and cites Cozy Powell, Tommy Aldridge and John Bonham as his greatest influences. Wright began his career in A II Z, a New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band founded in 1979 in Manchester, England by guitarist Gary Owens. The full lineup consisted of David Owens (vocals), Gary Owens (guitar), Gam Campbell (bass), Karl Reti (drums). They rapidly acquired a local following in Manchester, and soon gained a record contract from Polydor Records. Reti was subsequently replaced by Wright. The band then promptly disbanded. Wright joined AC/DC after Phil Rudd left the band in 1983. AC/DC recorded three albums with Wright in the mid-late 80s; Fly on the Wall, Who Made Who and Blow Up Your Video. Wright left the group in 1989 and was replaced by Chris Slade. (more...)