Simon Gilbert is the drummer of Suede.

    Simon Gilbert was born in Stratford Upon Avon in Warwickshire on 23/5/65 (the oldest member of Suede). He's got a sister named Sarah, and has only met his dad, a BBC sound technician a few years ago

    Interesting Facts and Rumors

    Simon is a proud homosexual who came out in 1993 and was beaten up near a club in London by some homophobics in 1995.

    Once said in an interview that he's a bisexual who never had a hetrosexual relationship.

    Enjoys videofilming, and is resposible for 2 Suede videos - Europe is our playground and Can't Get Enough.

    Simon is the 8 year older cousin of Neil Codling, Suede's keyboardist.

    Got a dog named George - a golden retriever who appears in the beginning of the Saturday Night video.

    His favorite alcoholic drink is Guiness.

    His blood type is A-.

    He's 5'10" feet tall, shoe size - 9.5.

    From the Coming Up tour booklet:

  • Favourite Spice Girl: Old Spice
  • What makes him happy on a saturday night: Sleep
  • Most popular misconception about himself: It ain't that big
  • Song he wishes he had written: Happy Birthday
  • Strangest gift sent by a fan: Fans never send me gifts!!
  • What will he have engraved on your tombstone: R.I.P. Dead Poof
  • Favorite soup: Tomato
  • Punchline to his favorite joke: "Fish"
  • Favorite insult: "You little shit!"
  • Song he wishes he hadn't written: "Only death is free"
  • Tell us a secret: "Shit smells of roses""
  • Who were you in a previous life: Ray
  • Lifelong ambition he has already achieved: Living
  • Lifelong ambition he has still to achieve: More living
  • Hero of 96: Selina Scott
  • Villain of 96: Julia Sommerville
  • One that would really improve the quality of his life: The total ban of airplanes
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