Morgan Simpson
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Born
October 29, 1998
Morgan Simpson
October 29, 1998
OccupationMusician
Years active2017–present
Morgan Simpson | |
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.jpg) Simpson performing with Black Midi in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Morgan Simpson October 29, 1998 |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Label | Rough Trade |
| Formerly of | Black Midi |
Morgan Simpson (born 29 October 1998) is an English drummer best known for his work with south London band Black Midi. The group were a part of British rock music's Windmill scene.[1]
Simpson started playing drums when he was two years old.[2] He grew up listening to gospel artists Fred Hammonds, Kirk Franklin and Richard Smallwood, as well as soul singers Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin.[3] When he was 15, Simpson won the prestigious Young Drummer of the Year 2014 competition.[4] He started attending the BRIT School at age 16, where he met future bandmates Geordie Greep, Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin and Cameron Picton.[5]