As per our current Database, Simon Tong is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Simon Tong is 52 years, 4 months and 13 days old. Simon Tong will celebrate 53rd birthday on a Wednesday 9th of July 2025. Below we countdown to Simon Tong upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Simon Tong |
| Occupation | Soundtrack |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Born | July 9, 1972 () |
| Birthday | July 9 |
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Simon Tong’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.
Simon Tong was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Simon Tong is an English guitarist and keyboardist, who was a member of the Verve between 1996 and 1999 and is a member of Erland and the Carnival and Transmission. Tong has played with Damon Albarn on tour with his bands Blur and Gorillaz, and as a member of the Good, the Bad & the Queen.
He ranks in BBC's "The Axe Factor" as the 40th greatest guitarist of the last 30 years.Tong grew up in English town Skelmersdale, the subject of his most recent release, Prospect of Skelmersdale with his project The Magnetic North.
Simon Tong set up a record label with Youth called Butterfly Recordings. The first acts to be released are Indigo Moss and Duke Garwood along with a compilation entitled "What the Folk".In 2012 Simon contributed to the recording of the Dr Dee soundtrack, written by Damon Albarn, which was released on 7 May 2012.
Tong is a member of the band Transmission with Youth, Paul Ferguson (of Killing Joke) and Tim Bran (of Dreadzone) which has released a single called "Noctolucent" and an album "Beyond Light" in 2006. He has also played guitar on several tracks on the 2007 Client album "Heartland".
Simon Tong is recording and performing as a member of heavy-weight folk rock band Erland and the Carnival.
