Samson (UK)

Samson (UK)
Genre(s)
NWOBHM
Lyrical theme(s)
Society, Rock/Metal, Life
Origin Formed in Last label Status
United Kingdom (London, England) 1977 Angel Air Split-up
Last known line-up
Paul Samson - Guitars (R.I.P. - August 9th 2002)
Nicky Moore - Vocals (Mammoth (UK)), Uli Jon Roth, Tiger)
Chris Aylmer - Bass (Rogue Male, M-80) (R.I.P. 1957 - January 9th 2007, throat cancer)
Barry "Thunderstick" Graham - Drums (Iron Maiden)
Former/past member(s)
Vocals :
Bruce Bruce (aka Bruce Dickinson) (1980-81) (Iron Maiden, Speed (UK), Shots)
Mick White (1988)
Peter Scallan (1990)

Bass :
Mervin Goldsworthy (1985-1986) (Diamond Head, Streetfighter (UK))
Kevin Riddles (1986) (Angel Witch, Tytan, Lion (Guest))
Dave Boyce (1987-1989) (Ore)

Drums :
Clive Burr (1977) (Iron Maiden, Elixir (UK), Alcatrazz, Gogmagog (UK), Trust (Fra), Desperado (US), Stratus, Praying Mantis)
Mel Gaynor (1981) (Simple Minds)
Pete Jupp (1982-1985, 2001) (Wildlife)
Edgar Patrik (1985) (Tyran' Pace, Bonfire, Sinner (Ger))
Mark Brabbs (1986) (Tank)
Chris Shirley (1986-1987)
Charlie McKenzie (1988-1991) (Emerson, Black Rose (UK))
Tony Tuohy (1993)

Guitar:
Dave Colwell (1985) (A.S.A.P., Bad Company)

Keyboard:
Toby Sadler (1987-1990) (Airrace, Lisa Dominique Band, White Spirit, Panama , Air Pavilion)
Additional notes
Pictured (L to R): Bruce Bruce, Paul Samson, Thunderstick, Chris Aylmer

At the time of their first recording, pioneering New Wave of British Heavy Metal group Samson consisted of guitarist Paul Samson, bassist Chris Aylmer, drummer Thunderstick (real name: Barry Graham; concealed his identity by wearing a gimp-style mask), and vocalist Bruce Bruce, better known as Bruce Dickinson. The group got most of its attention playing with Iron Maiden, [...]
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Discography


Mr Rock And Roll Single, 1978
Telephone Single, 1978
Mr Rock 'n' Roll / Primrose Shuffle Single, 1979
Survivors Full-length, 1979
Hard Times Single, 1980
Vice Versa Single, 1980
Head On Full-length, 1980
Riding With The Angels Single, 1981
Shock Tactics Full-length, 1981[1 review, 78%]
Life On The Run Single, 1982
Losing My Grip Single, 1982
Red Skies Single, 1982
Before the Storm Full-length, 1982
Red Skies / Living, Loving, Lying Single, 1983
Last Rites Best of/Compilation, 1984
Mr Rock And Roll EP, 1984
Are You Ready? Single, 1984
Fight Goes On Single, 1984
Don't Get Mad, Get Even Full-length, 1984
Biceps of Steel Video/VHS, 1985
Thank You and Goodnight Live album, 1985[1 review, 60%]
Head Tactics Best of/Compilation, 1986
No Turning Back / Reach Out to Love Single, 1986
Vice Versa(remix) / Losing My Grip(remix) Single, 1986
Joint Forces Full-length, 1986[1 review, 40%]
And There it Is EP, 1988
'Ignition' Session Demo, 1989
Pillars of Rock Best of/Compilation, 1990
Live at Reading '81 Live album, 1990
Refugee Full-length, 1990[2 reviews, average 91%]
1988 Best of/Compilation, 1993
Samson Full-length, 1993[1 review, 72%]
Live At The Marquee Live album, 1994
Burning Emotion/The Best of 1985-1990 Best of/Compilation, 1995[1 review, 89%]
The BBC Sessions Best of/Compilation, 1997
British Steel: Heavyweight of Metal Live & Loud Split, 1998
The Masters Best of/Compilation, 1998
Past Present And Future Best of/Compilation, 1999
There and Back Best of/Compilation, 2001
Live in London Live album, 2001
Riding With the Angels: The Anthology Best of/Compilation, 2002
Tomorrow and Yesterday Best of/Compilation, 2006
P.S.... Full-length, 2006



Links

Official
Paul Samson

Labels
Angel Air Records

Fan site
Samson @ Myspace.com
Burning Emotion
Samson (UK) @ BNR Metal Pages



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