| 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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| eViL_dWeLlS | August 17th, 2002 |
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