I really have to chuckle at some of the you tube comments made. Everyone, however, is worth a fortune to me. It's what makes sites like this fly! I don't think I've ever really heard a "bad" pro drummer. Everyone's got thier place. Sometimes I'm in the mood for complex time signatures, Others, there's just no substitute for good ol' "Four on the floor" power! Thanks for the uploads!!!
@drumrboy888 Simon is great! But, there was a drummer that Simon was in awe of. Buddy Rich born 1917 died 1987. YouTube watches: mtDLGV3bV8A BR 1978 61 yr old West Side Story circa 1966 uCcZYBJ3mNo Explosion starts at 8:00 BR 1970 53 yr old search drummer world for buddy and watch the 1970 video that version is better than youtube's Then try to play what he plays... GOOD LUCK! YOUTUBE SUCKS that you can't put links in the comments.
Here's proof Buddy Rich is full of shit about matched grip... as Phillips pulls off licks way more relaxed than Buddy ever did, although they're essentially 98% single strokes.
Thats a tetonic-plate shifting momentus godly piece of musical-power performance, feel the power. Even the horrific leggings, the white socks and the plimsols don't matter.
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Simon a drummer that's a few notches below Travis Barker but still good.
He does some cool stuff. I like his cha-cha beats & stuff.
Check out Barker. TB is so smooth and fluttery on the drums. Chicks go crazy and Travis flies upside down while he jams on the drums. I get very excited by the drums of Travis. He's very delightful.
This song is kind of cheesy. Simon should learn some Blink 182 songs. At least he's not hunched over his snare for 1/2 an hour like Buddy Rich does.
@JoeJacari - There's no comparison; it's like apples and oranges. Simon plays odd time signatures, polyrhythms, syncopations and the like with effortless ease and grace; in the same manner Travis plays straightforward 4/4 time signatures. Night and day…two diiferent leagues. No disrespect to Travis implied. Perhaps your opinion is based on musical taste or a preference for Travis' theatrics and not technical savvy or ability?!
@rohaninabout I suppose everyone is entitled to their own opinion and they're not always going to jive with our own; at which point, you just gotta consider the source of the opinion. Not everyone has the descerning ear for musical excellence as perhaps you and I.
@JoeJacari to be honest i think travis barker trys to hard and has very little expirience compared to simon, simon has all the odd timing down, great co-ordination, travis barker from what i see can only do like 3 different drum beats, and he's flo rider remix isnt very interesting either, id love to see travis do something as complex as this ^^
@DrummerBoyJustin THAT would make a very interesting combo...Mike Portnoy is an awesome drummer but I think Simon would bring a lot to the table that would compliment the very talented musicianship of the rest of the band. I like your idea.
@IMARenegade nobody will ever compliment this band as mike once did. and to me, it's vice versa. phillips sounds too perfect for this band. mike had his mistakes in playing. but without those mistakes, i don't think this band would have been interesting any longer.
@DrummerBoyJustin Simon would PULL the group in his direction.His persona is that strong.I think that Dream Theater would limit him.His music here gives him a lot of fliudity.
@DrummerBoyJustin He could keep up thats for sure! He could certainly accent different areas of their compositions. He would be a great addition to DT. When a band has played together for a long time they tend to get a little "predictable". A drummer like Simon could change some of that.
@DrummerBoyJustin Simon's a great player, but his style wouldn't fit dreamtheater. Mike Mangini is a better drummer for dreamtheater and I'm glad they chose him. It would be very interesting though.
You know you play drums for years,and of course you get better,and sometimes you get really good and people tell you so. Then you see this guy and realise that really you have no more right to call yourself a drummer than your neighbours cat has...lol
He is totally amazing and just a different class..i bow my head in admiration sir..your a genius
This was filmed at NFL Films in the early 90's. Friends of mine worked there at the time and gave me his sticks that were used at this session. I have the uncut tapes plus 4 pair of Promark sticks that were not used. I also received a copy of his solo album title protocol on CD(a new format at the time). I listen to that album over and over, Simon arranged and played keyboards on that album. The guitar parts you you hear were originally done on keyboards by Simon.
i "met" simon first in 1984 with mike oldfield and was simply upset of his style, drumming and musical intelligence. this thingie still makes me shiver. a masterspiece of modern drumming.
Simon is the king on drums :) well i think he is ^^ i was 8 or 10 years when i heard this song for the first time :) and its still kicks ass! ( iam 22 now :P )
And you know what the amazing thing is about Simon? The CD/LP version of this track had ALL the instruments.....bass, guitar, keys and drums (naturally) all credited as being PLAYED BY HIM......ONLY!!!! (I have this on vinyl....lucky me!)....so a bang-up job to the other 2 guys (Anthony Jackson and Ray Russell) for doing this. Now....what's that joke about dumb drummers again?..... LOL
there are many people who know that simon could be the gratest or one of the greatest (he is absolutely amazing). but I know what you mean.
there are bands or singers like britney spears who just sing, but musicans like simon who make an amazing stuff with their instruments... i miss them in the tv and in the radio (here in switzerland you can`t hear ANY song of toto etc... :( maybe hold the line...)
o yeah!
zzzeeerrrooo000000 2 weeks ago
simply amazing! 2:52 - 3:23. so tight!
messidonius 4 weeks ago in playlist Liked videos
i tried to play this,and i failed....lol
thechillindude1 1 month ago
6 metronomes : two arms, two legs, his mind and his heart !!!
... definitively the BEST ;)
... Oh I forget the seven one's = his creativity ! sorry ...
prs513 2 months ago 3
the best drummer ever!!!
MrGush2009 2 months ago
animal!!!
MrGush2009 2 months ago
Dynamic playing, this is one for keeps, smooth.
jenn4utube2011 3 months ago
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RaydentkSIR 3 months ago
yes his style is progressive jazz/ rock !!! i can't seem to digest progressive metal !!
like Portnoy drumming for some reason
rfiesel 3 months ago
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RaydentkSIR 3 months ago
I really have to chuckle at some of the you tube comments made. Everyone, however, is worth a fortune to me. It's what makes sites like this fly! I don't think I've ever really heard a "bad" pro drummer. Everyone's got thier place. Sometimes I'm in the mood for complex time signatures, Others, there's just no substitute for good ol' "Four on the floor" power! Thanks for the uploads!!!
tomtom1484 4 months ago
100.000 views and not at LEAST a million? People know nothing about music these days..
thomasoring 4 months ago in playlist Foretrukne for thomasoring
Pure Awesomeness, he would have been the best drummer for Dream Theater!!!!!
metalpower18 5 months ago in playlist metalpower18's Favorited Videos
He makes the impossible, possible.
Bryan62601 5 months ago
That fat black guy playing bass is awesome!
lespaul678 5 months ago
@lespaul678 The bass player is Anthony Jackson. He is indeed awesome! He also played with Steely dan, Donald Fagan, Metro and many others.
MacXpert74 5 months ago in playlist MacXpert74's Favorited Videos
Drum Master
FirebrandNIRE 5 months ago
One of the best drum music videos ever made. On all levels. Great band, great tunes and fantastic recording quality. Thanks Simon!
WJ777 6 months ago
One of the best drum videos ever made. On all levels.
WJ777 6 months ago
this is the first time I've heard simon before... and all i can say i'm blown away!
would you call this fusion jazz? I'd love to expand on the bands I know who play this genre.
This particular track reminds me of something out of Sega Sonic CD. Loving it!
brendanraymond 6 months ago
@brendanraymond You should DEFINITELY check out Chick Corea Electric band!
thomasoring 5 months ago
Holy SHIT !
stixie211 6 months ago
the best!!
ollyfun 6 months ago
That guitarist is a dork!
ThomasMetal75 7 months ago
@ThomasMetal75 But shit what a player!!
ollyfun 6 months ago
3:12 every note clear as a bell.
harnois75 7 months ago
I just found out about this guy through Steve Smith radio on Pandora. he's sick!!!
CompanyMold 7 months ago
@CompanyMold i love radio stations or shows hosted by musicians... same with "nights with alice cooper" they always play cool music on there
c0d3x001 7 months ago
este tipo es un grosoooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
annihilator39 8 months ago
Sounds like a song that didn't make the cut for "Final Fantasy VII".
ThomasMetal75 8 months ago
The roll across the set at 3:11 is just something else. I have to watch it everyday!!
drumrboy888 9 months ago
wizziebaldwin 8 months ago
@wizziebaldwin We should all bow before Buddy Rich. He is still the king.....
tamaman65 7 months ago
@tamaman65
Here's proof Buddy Rich is full of shit about matched grip... as Phillips pulls off licks way more relaxed than Buddy ever did, although they're essentially 98% single strokes.
generatrix999 7 months ago
Simon Phillips is a bit more good of Dream Theater
MagicalJohnny 9 months ago
@ DrummerBoyJustin lame.. I just agreed with you.. But we were both wrong buddy
123TheBaron456 10 months ago
ultimate sound !!
munktorp 10 months ago
2:13 - that transition is beautiful simon phillips is a beautiful player!
Edwardo1993 11 months ago
Nice Upload. Phillips is smokin' here.
noiseache 11 months ago
If Drumming were a martial art, Simon Phillips would be a 15th dan black belt master
chopzmasta07 11 months ago
The fills are insane. One of the cooler features of the god of drumming ive ever heard.
HikinPhotoBoi 11 months ago
He really is a true master. Just so tasteful and creative!
aussiedrumnerd 11 months ago
That look in 3:40 - 3:42 :D
petem79 11 months ago
Thats a tetonic-plate shifting momentus godly piece of musical-power performance, feel the power. Even the horrific leggings, the white socks and the plimsols don't matter.
KONAMAN100 1 year ago
Wow! What a super performance! I've never heard a drummer better than this guy. And his compositions are awesome as well!
MacXpert74 1 year ago
so why dont they just tell us the new drummer for Dream Theater already, is it Simon Phillips or what?
trigger696 1 year ago
totally sick song!
Simon is the man!
Munchite 1 year ago
I agree. Simon would bring something different to DT's table. Maybe make Mike jealous enough and envious enough to come back. Ha!
dkofva 1 year ago
SIMON IS THE BEST OPTION TO BE THE NEW DRUMMER FOR DREAM THEATER
SIMON RULES!!
keyboardlima 1 year ago
2:13 IS WIN!!!
Moog168 1 year ago
Hi-Hats sound great in this clip.
harnois75 1 year ago
simon was jammin out before travis barker was a cum stain on the back of his dad's hand
burnthedead13 1 year ago 3
travis barker has jack shit on simon
burnthedead13 1 year ago
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Simon a drummer that's a few notches below Travis Barker but still good.
He does some cool stuff. I like his cha-cha beats & stuff.
Check out Barker. TB is so smooth and fluttery on the drums. Chicks go crazy and Travis flies upside down while he jams on the drums. I get very excited by the drums of Travis. He's very delightful.
This song is kind of cheesy. Simon should learn some Blink 182 songs. At least he's not hunched over his snare for 1/2 an hour like Buddy Rich does.
JoeJacari 1 year ago
@JoeJacari - There's no comparison; it's like apples and oranges. Simon plays odd time signatures, polyrhythms, syncopations and the like with effortless ease and grace; in the same manner Travis plays straightforward 4/4 time signatures. Night and day…two diiferent leagues. No disrespect to Travis implied. Perhaps your opinion is based on musical taste or a preference for Travis' theatrics and not technical savvy or ability?!
IMARenegade 1 year ago 6
@IMARenegade Pretty sure JoeJacari is the most obvious troll I've ever seen.
rohaninabout 1 year ago
@rohaninabout I suppose everyone is entitled to their own opinion and they're not always going to jive with our own; at which point, you just gotta consider the source of the opinion. Not everyone has the descerning ear for musical excellence as perhaps you and I.
IMARenegade 1 year ago
@JoeJacari That was hard to get, but i see now, i see the irony in your comments. Bet you love Simon too. :-)
freezehawk3 1 year ago
@JoeJacari Travis Barker? Are you serious? I mean can you actually play the drums? Simon Philips is in a totally different class
merryhobgoblin 1 year ago 2
@JoeJacari
Every drummer can jam as smooth as Trabis Barker.
Travis would probably die if he tried to play grooves like ex. Simon Phillips...
EILIVdrummer 1 year ago
@JoeJacari You must be just ball busting, any thinking person with a pulse knows
Simon is one of the greats and Travis, come on, be serious, is mediocre at best.
stickstam 1 year ago
@JoeJacari
dude reallY? REALLY? C'MON SON
diexico 1 year ago
@JoeJacari ''few notches below Travis Barker'' wtf, is that a joke or something?
tealmarlin 1 year ago
@JoeJacari We are all entitled to our opinions,but on this occasion you are way off the mark.
This guys time signatures are brilliant.
ollyfun 1 year ago
@JoeJacari to be honest i think travis barker trys to hard and has very little expirience compared to simon, simon has all the odd timing down, great co-ordination, travis barker from what i see can only do like 3 different drum beats, and he's flo rider remix isnt very interesting either, id love to see travis do something as complex as this ^^
thefear10001 1 year ago
@JoeJacari This comment must be a joke because this is bordering on retardation.
zenf1sh 1 year ago
@JoeJacari Oh, you must be trolling.
MrGenericdrummer 1 year ago
Simon = new drummer for dream theater
DrummerBoyJustin 1 year ago 28
@DrummerBoyJustin THAT would make a very interesting combo...Mike Portnoy is an awesome drummer but I think Simon would bring a lot to the table that would compliment the very talented musicianship of the rest of the band. I like your idea.
IMARenegade 1 year ago 13
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puqgmbh 7 months ago
@IMARenegade nobody will ever compliment this band as mike once did. and to me, it's vice versa. phillips sounds too perfect for this band. mike had his mistakes in playing. but without those mistakes, i don't think this band would have been interesting any longer.
progressiphiLe 6 months ago
and btw, i like gavin harrison more.
progressiphiLe 6 months ago
@DrummerBoyJustin
They are both amazing drummers, but IMO, Simon is more skilled than Portnoy.
RandomlyDrumming 1 year ago 9
@DrummerBoyJustin Simon would PULL the group in his direction.His persona is that strong.I think that Dream Theater would limit him.His music here gives him a lot of fliudity.
gebass6 11 months ago
@DrummerBoyJustin He could keep up thats for sure! He could certainly accent different areas of their compositions. He would be a great addition to DT. When a band has played together for a long time they tend to get a little "predictable". A drummer like Simon could change some of that.
billpeart 10 months ago
@DrummerBoyJustin That is what I said!
123TheBaron456 10 months ago
@123TheBaron456 Ya and look who got more likes.
DrummerBoyJustin 10 months ago
@DrummerBoyJustin who cares about likes
123TheBaron456 10 months ago
@123TheBaron456 well Obviously you because you seem to be the one getting all jealous.
DrummerBoyJustin 10 months ago
@DrummerBoyJustin Ehmmm.. no I think not
MeinlHm 8 months ago
@DrummerBoyJustin Simon's a great player, but his style wouldn't fit dreamtheater. Mike Mangini is a better drummer for dreamtheater and I'm glad they chose him. It would be very interesting though.
TheDrummerman95 4 months ago
very nice..i like the double bass part!!simon rules!!
The1974drummer 1 year ago
recipe for playing such as Simon is thinking faster than play
sobasia 1 year ago
You know you play drums for years,and of course you get better,and sometimes you get really good and people tell you so. Then you see this guy and realise that really you have no more right to call yourself a drummer than your neighbours cat has...lol
He is totally amazing and just a different class..i bow my head in admiration sir..your a genius
merryhobgoblin 1 year ago
ERES GRANDE SIMON!!!
batraco24 1 year ago
Beautiful!!
realitychckr 1 year ago
2:56 sick lick
xXRASHEEDXx 1 year ago
wow wow wow !
lineman1954 1 year ago
Oh my god... Simon is the best! And the sound of this clip is awesome! Thanks to IMARenegade.
weissnet666 1 year ago 8
@weissnet666 Very glad you like it....sorry for lagging with my response.
IMARenegade 1 year ago 2
WHAT ARE THOSE LONG TOMS THINGIES TO THE LEFT? SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THEY ARE
xXRASHEEDXx 1 year ago
@xXRASHEEDXx Octobans!
number1drummerman 1 year ago
why is he so freakin groooveyy!!??
xXRASHEEDXx 1 year ago
awesome video and nice sound. didn't know Simon had long hair that time, very funny to see.
MrBennie182 1 year ago
Simon says :D
bas7es 1 year ago
This was filmed at NFL Films in the early 90's. Friends of mine worked there at the time and gave me his sticks that were used at this session. I have the uncut tapes plus 4 pair of Promark sticks that were not used. I also received a copy of his solo album title protocol on CD(a new format at the time). I listen to that album over and over, Simon arranged and played keyboards on that album. The guitar parts you you hear were originally done on keyboards by Simon.
garsbaby 1 year ago
Can't stop watching...
steveinspain69 1 year ago
i "met" simon first in 1984 with mike oldfield and was simply upset of his style, drumming and musical intelligence. this thingie still makes me shiver. a masterspiece of modern drumming.
sEIGu 1 year ago
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Absolutely incredible. 3 stroke ruffs up and down the toms during the solo look mind boggling. What a guy! Great video!
kieran100574 1 year ago
Absolutely incredible. 3 stroke ruffs up and down the toms during the solo look mind boggling. What a guy! Great video!
kieran100574 1 year ago
Well this is a masterpiece.
A drummer that listen to the environment is a vinner.
Thanks for the lesson
Thomas.
Musicvision53 1 year ago
ur so amazing sir! wishing to be like you someday! :)
unatkulut 1 year ago
the master in action - poetry in perfect motion
osullibr 1 year ago
The music itself is awful, but the drumming is amazing.
dtegg91 1 year ago
Incredibly precise.The ultimate drummer.
ollyfun 1 year ago
Truly.... This is Art in Motion...
montreauxs 1 year ago
What a fantastic drummer.Just great.
MarkyCool67 1 year ago
he is just the best drummer
Metadeth99 1 year ago
Fusion at its best.
bigskyduck 1 year ago
...and a killer groove from 2:19-2:34!
bigskyduck 1 year ago
Words escape me.Awesome!!
ollyfun 1 year ago
Ultieme beheersing van een instrument. Staat op dezelfde hoogte als Joe Satriani.
Geweldig.
Appie7021 1 year ago
what a monster!!! his fills r just crazy!!!
drewsk12345 1 year ago
he make every song much better! simon is amazing man...he is much more than drummer!
maka1508 2 years ago
AMAZING = SIMON PHILLIPS
marco64galrza 2 years ago
i want a pair of tama sweat pants :(
JesseSharzankskee 2 years ago
@JesseSharzankskee Then I'll take the headband. ;)
Drumsquire 2 years ago
@JesseSharzankskee
They may even be spandex Tama biking pants - even better!
jgbuckley 1 year ago
@JesseSharzankskee - only if I get to smell them after you wear them for a week.
GaryNull 1 year ago
thats awesome...
oggfish 2 years ago
Stunning.
Juddyism 2 years ago 2
Simon shows us his novel way of stretching his bass drum heads in one of his videos, I think it the first one. Always used to make me laugh.
bentlittlefinger 2 years ago
look how he hits his 2 swish cymbals at the end !!! :D
they are hopping up and down :D :D
awesome this guy !
Keksdiebchen 2 years ago
simon simon simon!
himmetabi 2 years ago
Incredible !
souldiver365 2 years ago
Nice...
bcwdrums 2 years ago
J'ai vu Simon 5 ou 6 fois avec Toto en concert et il est plus applaudi que le reste du groupe malgré les monstres présents sur scène.
Sans doute le meilleur batteur du monde!
MrDavidtinez 2 years ago
This song has one of the best drumfills I ever heard.
wildanS 2 years ago 4
3:11 to 3:14 awesome
stickstam 2 years ago 2
I had the ugliest mug on my face when he did that....I was screaming too saying "OOOOMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGGGG"
Moog167 2 years ago
@wildanS
3:14-3:16 ?
JonP1961 2 years ago
what a finally!!!
odinslostson 2 years ago
finale perhaps?
herrkaliyuga 2 years ago
Anthony Jackson and Simon Phillips... great tune!
mountdennis 2 years ago 2
Simon is the king on drums :) well i think he is ^^ i was 8 or 10 years when i heard this song for the first time :) and its still kicks ass! ( iam 22 now :P )
SMKPIKKA 2 years ago
Indeed the SOUND is amazing! Most drummers wouldn't be able to create this sound in the studio, let alone on YouTube...
bananagroover 2 years ago
And you know what the amazing thing is about Simon? The CD/LP version of this track had ALL the instruments.....bass, guitar, keys and drums (naturally) all credited as being PLAYED BY HIM......ONLY!!!! (I have this on vinyl....lucky me!)....so a bang-up job to the other 2 guys (Anthony Jackson and Ray Russell) for doing this. Now....what's that joke about dumb drummers again?..... LOL
hamjamnspamalot 2 years ago 3
vinyl?
lucky bastard!
unfortunate that his best album is out of print.
Lifesucksdie123 2 years ago
They just are sooo on top of everything, it's just mindblowing... I wish i would be able to make such sophisticated music...
o0Ezri0o 2 years ago
love the hats at 1:50
xTaylorCrazyx 2 years ago 9
yes your a hero for sure, thanks.
quinn127 2 years ago 3
HE HE HE
fashtionguru 2 years ago 3
IMARenegade you are a HERO!!!!!
This is one of THE greatest fusion clips on youtube and THE SOUND!!! :-O
A Billion thanks!
bearandhammer 2 years ago 22
Thank you very much...!!! Glad you like it!!
IMARenegade 2 years ago
I agree
quinn127 2 years ago
those fills after 02:40 are SOO good.
Opehelia 2 years ago 5
AMAZING !!!
bwdrummer1980 2 years ago 3
excelente!!
StarOceanBoy 2 years ago 3
3:20 - Amazing! :D
SigDrums 2 years ago
is that a typo and you meant 0:00-4:41? :D
crank a vice all the way closed.... and it's almost this tight?
JonP1961 2 years ago 6
ottimo!!!!!!
CLAUDIOBAGLIONILIVE 2 years ago
Aside from the ridiculous technical ability, it's really very catchy music. I get the part at 1:27 stuck in my head for weeks at a time.
PragueMeddler 2 years ago 4
I need a mobile elevator to pick my jaw up from the floor and get it back on my face. :0
AMAZING!
SigDrums 3 years ago 3
no comments!
Blisscension 3 years ago 2
Undoubtedly GENIUS... Awesome!
sebavitali 3 years ago
ahahahahahahah...Che cazzo bravo!!!è un mostro!!!!il migliore!!grandissimo..inimitabile!!se questo è bravo gli altri sono mezze seghe!
slowburnnn 3 years ago
muy bueno
dreamjamer 3 years ago 2
Bravo
dreamjamer 3 years ago
This is awesome!! Simon my hero!!;)
raphaelpedersen 3 years ago 10
Somebody borrowed my VHS of this, and never returned. Thanks for posting it!
This is one of his great tracks, and he plays it even better here than on the CD.
KarateKataBrazil 3 years ago
gracious
djfabozzi 3 years ago
3:15 is lovely
harnois75 3 years ago
Cool!
bootoc 3 years ago 2
wow...
TheDarthnick 3 years ago
This guy is sorely underrated. he is one of the Best!
froggpond1 3 years ago 6
why unterrated?^^
TheDarthnick 3 years ago
I think he is one of the great drummers of our time, but dones not get the recognition of other lesser players......Lars for instance
froggpond1 3 years ago 3
there are many people who know that simon could be the gratest or one of the greatest (he is absolutely amazing). but I know what you mean.
there are bands or singers like britney spears who just sing, but musicans like simon who make an amazing stuff with their instruments... i miss them in the tv and in the radio (here in switzerland you can`t hear ANY song of toto etc... :( maybe hold the line...)
TheDarthnick 3 years ago 3
Simon is my DRUM LEADER.. Take me to the starship...GEEEEZZZ!
daddybear 3 years ago
The Octoban/ left snare/ 10" tom pattern is insane. And the breaks in the middle? PHEW!
OctoJan 3 years ago
thanks!!
Sunrise017 3 years ago
Amazing!
christopher99 3 years ago
Awesome! Thanks, mate!
tuttskifruttski 3 years ago