Simon Dredo’s passion for rock bass guitar ignited after two years of classical guitar studies, setting the stage for a career marked by versatility and dedication.

In 1988, he joined Laroxx, a well-known hard rock band with a strong following in Northern Italy. After years of touring Italy’s live music circuit, the band recorded their self-titled debut album in the summer of 1991 — twelve tracks of raw street metal energy.

Around that time, Simon started collaborating with singer and friend Francesca Chiara on the Misstery demo recordings.

In 1992, following a series of Italian live shows, Laroxx hit the road for a promotional tour in California, performing at iconic venues like The Troubadour and F.M. Station in Los Angeles. Soon after, the band changed its name to La Rox.

In 1995, La Rox released their second album, Help Me Out!, produced by Pick-Up Records. The album was distributed in Italy by Dig-it, across Europe by KDC/Point, and in Japan by King/Nexus. This release was followed by an extensive tour throughout Eastern Europe, along with multiple radio and TV appearances.

By 1996, Simon expanded his horizons, working with various bands both in the studio and on stage. His adaptability shone as he performed across different musical styles, collaborating with underground groups as well as renowned acts like the legendary 1960s Italian band I Delfini.

In 1998, Simon joined forces with acclaimed Italian guitarist Alex De Rosso (known for Solo, Dokken, Pushking), becoming the official bassist for all his projects. In December 2000, Simon recorded bass for De Rosso’s third solo album, The Thin Line Between Black and White, released in January 2003 through Athreia/Edel.

At the start of 2005, Simon was invited to tour the UK with Adam Bomb on the Welcome To My Disaster tour, headlining 37 shows at some of England’s top rock clubs.

After returning to Italy, Simon became the official bassist for the Milan-based gothic rock project The LoveCrave. In March 2006, after months of hard work, the band signed with German label Repo Records. Their critically acclaimed debut album, The Angel And The Rain, was released in Europe in October 2006.

In 2007, The LoveCrave won the M.E.I. (Independent Labels Meeting) award for “Best Italian Band on International Ground,” presented by Rock Sound magazine. The band performed live at notable venues and major summer festivals in Italy and Germany throughout 2008, including prominent events such as M’era Luna, Wave-Gotik-Treffen (W.G.T.), and Nocturnal Culture Night (N.C.N.), before diving into intensive writing sessions for their second studio album, slated for early 2010.

Also in 2007, Simon joined CyberCross, a new project led by guitarist/producer Nick Savio. Their debut album, IRA, released in 2008 via Crush & Burn Records, delivered a powerful mix of dark, gothic, and metal sounds. Their follow-up album, Mega Trip, came out in 2009 and was distributed by Masterpiece Distribution.

Repo Records partnered with promotion company CMM to support The LoveCrave’s second album, Soul Saliva, which was released in May 2010. This was followed by a promotional tour across Germany and the UK. The band also signed with Metropolis Records for the U.S. and Canada release of Soul Saliva.

In July 2010, The LoveCrave filmed a video for their cover of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, which premiered in August alongside the U.S. release of Soul Saliva. Later that year, they released the Crisalide EP, featuring special content, unplugged tracks, and the Thriller video.

Between 2014 and 2016, Simon toured Europe with Hollow Haze on their Countdown To Revenge and Memories of an Ancient Time tours, including shows with Tarja Turunen and Mike Terrana in the Czech Republic.

In November 2016, Simon joined the melodic rock project Room Experience, working alongside vocalist David Readman (Pink Cream 69). He recorded all bass parts for their second album, released in May 2020 by Art of Melody Music and distributed by Plastic Head.

In 2018, Simon was invited by Italian guitarist Albert Marshall to record bass on his solo album Speakeasy, released on September 14th by Red Cat Records and distributed by Audioglobe. The album features six instrumentals and two songs with vocalist Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteen), with Roberto Gualdi (PFM/Glenn Hughes) guesting on drums for one instrumental.

In March 2019, Simon joined the new project IT’sALIE, alongside Giorgia Colleluori (Eternal Idol) on vocals, Raffaello Indri (Elvenking) on guitar, and produced by Mat Sinner (Sinner, Primal Fear, Rock Meets Classic). Their debut album, Lilith, was released on September 18, 2020, preceded by videos for singles Fire, Wind, and Eyes.

On December 9, 2022, after two years of remote collaboration due to the Covid-19 pandemic and related lockdowns, IT’sALIE released their second album, Emosphere, accompanied by videos for singles Breath of Fire, Beyond Revenge, and Undeniable.

In the same year, Simon was invited to join the lineup of the Italian band Wheels Of Fire. In the summer of 2023, he began recording bass tracks for their new album, which was released a couple of years later. The album was preceded by the video for the first single, “Fool’s Paradise.” On March 21, 2025, Wheels Of Fire released All In through Art Of Melody Music and Burning Minds Music Group, featuring 12 tracks of melodic hard rock. Shortly after the album’s release, Simon decided to leave the band to focus full-time on his solo project.

Currently, Simon is completing the recordings of his solo project, simply called DREDO.