Simon was born on 27.05.1986 in Linz / Austria. At the age of 6, Simon got his first drums from his uncle, who also made him enthusiastic about music. After being self-taight, he had several years of lessons at the Upper Austrian Landesmusikschulwerk and at the Music School Linz with Christian Lettner.
He is the drummer for Reel People, London Underground Soul Project with lead singer Tony Momrelle & Imaani and musical director Simon Gray.
He plays for Jazul, solo project of NDR trumpeter Ingolf Burkhardt, current album produced by Nils Landgren
He is the drummer of La Rochelle Band, Electrosoul (from Austria) and studio productions of various artists, including at Home Studios Hamburg, Gaga Studios, House of Love, Boogie Park Hamburg.