Genre(s):
NWOBHM, Traditional Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Epic themes, Partying, Rock & Roll
Origin:
United Kingdom (Barnsley,South Yorkshire)
Formed In:
1977
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Peter "Biff" Byford - Vocals (1977-) (Paul Di'Anno & Dennis Stratton)
Paul Quinn - Guitar (1977-)
Doug Scarratt - Guitar (1995-)
Tim "Nibbs" Carter - Bass (1988-)
Nigel Glockler - Drums (1981-1987, 1988-1998, 2005-) (Paul Di'Anno, ex-Winter's Reign, ex-Tony Martin, Thunderstorm (Ger), The Bernie Tormл Band)
Former/Past Member(s):
Guitar:
Graham Oliver (1977-1995) (Oliver/Dawson Saxon, Son Of A Bitch)
Bass:
Steve Dawson (1977-1986) (Oliver/Dawson Saxon, Son of a Bitch)
Paul Johnson (1986-1988) (Heritage (UK))
Drums:
Pete Gill (1977-1981) (ex-Motцrhead, Son of a Bitch)
Nigel Durham (1987-1988) (Oliver/Dawson Saxon)
Fritz Randow (1998-2004) (ex-Sinner (Ger), ex-Victory (Ger), ex-Moon Doc)
Jцrg Michael (2004-2005) (Avenger (Ger), ex-Axel Rudi Pell, Beto Vбzquez Infinity (Guest), Der RiЯ, ex-Grave Digger, Headhunter (Ger), House Of Spirits, ex-Mekong Delta, ex-Rage (Ger), ex-Running Wild, Stratovarius, ex-Tom Angelripper, ex-Unleashed Power, Laos, Schwarz Arbeit)
Additional notes
25th February 2003: The Law found in favour of Biff Byford, the lead singer, in a case involving previous band members Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson, who registered the name SAXON (Oliver/Dawson Saxon) for themselves in 1997 without the knowledge of Mr Byford.
The band has been around in one form or another since 1970 - first being known as Blue Condition, and then SOB, and finally Son of a Bitch, before being renamed to Saxon in 1979.
(This is not the same as the Blue Condition that Al Atkins (Judas Priest) sang for in the mid-1960s; that was a different band which split up in '68.)
Born Dates:
Peter "Biff" Byford (5th January 1951 Barnsley, Yorkshire UK)
Graham Oliver (6th July 1952 Mexborough, South Yorkshire UK)
Steve Dawson (1951)
Timothy 'Nibbs' Carter (1966)
Jцrg Michael (27th March 1963)
The band has been around in one form or another since 1970 - first being known as Blue Condition, and then SOB, and finally Son of a Bitch, before being renamed to Saxon in 1979.
(This is not the same as the Blue Condition that Al Atkins (Judas Priest) sang for in the mid-1960s; that was a different band which split up in '68.)
Born Dates:
Peter "Biff" Byford (5th January 1951 Barnsley, Yorkshire UK)
Graham Oliver (6th July 1952 Mexborough, South Yorkshire UK)
Steve Dawson (1951)
Timothy 'Nibbs' Carter (1966)
Jцrg Michael (27th March 1963)
Discography:
Saxon - Backs To The Wall [single] - 1979
Saxon - Big Teaser [single] - 1979
Saxon - Saxon [full-length] - 1979
Saxon - 747 (Strangers In The Night) [single] - 1980
Saxon - Heavy Metal Thunder [single] - 1980
Saxon - Motorcycle Man [single] - 1980
Saxon - Strong Arm Of The Law [single] - 1980
Saxon - Suzie Hold On [single] - 1980
Saxon - Wheels Of Steel [single] - 1980
Saxon - Wheels Of Steel [full-length] - 1980
Saxon - Strong Arm Of The Law [full-length] - 1980
Saxon - And The Bands Played On [single] - 1981
Saxon - Princess Of The Night [single] - 1981
Saxon - Denim And Leather [full-length] - 1981
Saxon - Never Surrender [single] - 1981
Saxon - The Eagle Has Landed - Live [live album] - 1982
Saxon - Nightmare [single] - 1983
Saxon - Power And The Glory [single] - 1983
Saxon - Warrior [single] - 1983
Saxon - Power & The Glory [full-length] - 1983
Saxon - Strong Arm Metal [best of/compilation] - 1984
Saxon - Do It All For You [single] - 1984
Saxon - Just Let Me Rock [single] - 1984
Saxon - Sailing To America [single] - 1984
Saxon - Crusader [full-length] - 1984
Saxon - Back On The Streets [single] - 1985
Saxon - Broken Heroes (Where Are They Now) [single] - 1985
Saxon - Rock 'n' Roll Gypsy [single] - 1985
Saxon - Saxon En Espana [single] - 1985
Saxon - Innocence Is No Excuse [full-length] - 1985
Saxon - Northern Lady [single] - 1986
Saxon - Rock The Nations [single] - 1986
Saxon - Waiting For The Night [single] - 1986
Saxon - Rock The Nations [full-length] - 1986
Saxon - I Can't Wait Anymore [single] - 1988
Saxon - Ride Like The Wind [single] - 1988
Saxon - Destiny [full-length] - 1988
Saxon - Rock N' Roll Gypsies [live album] - 1989
Saxon - Back On The Street [best of/compilation] - 1990
Saxon - Requiem (We Will Remember) [single] - 1990
Saxon - Greatest Hits Live ! [live album] - 1990
Saxon - Solid Ball Of Rock [full-length] - 1990
Saxon - Best Of Saxon [best of/compilation] - 1991
Saxon - And The Bands Played On (Cd Single) [single] - 1992
Saxon - Forever Free [full-length] - 1992
Saxon - Iron Wheels [single] - 1992
Saxon - Dogs Of War [single] - 1995
Saxon - Dogs Of War [full-length] - 1995
Saxon - Champions Of Rock [best of/compilation] - 1996
Saxon - The Eagle Has Landed Ii [live album] - 1996
Saxon - A Collection Of Metal [best of/compilation] - 1996
Saxon - Absent Friends [single] - 1997
Saxon - Unleash The Beast [full-length] - 1997
Saxon - Altar Of The Eagles [ep] - 1998
Saxon - Bbc Sessions/Live At Reading [live album] - 1998
Saxon - Metalhead [full-length] - 1999
Saxon - Diamonds & Nuggets [best of/compilation] - 2000
Saxon - Beast Of Rock [best of/compilation] - 2001
Saxon - Masters Of Rock [best of/compilation] - 2001
Saxon - Killing Ground [full-length] - 2001
Saxon - The Very Best Saxon Album Ever [best of/compilation] - 2002
Saxon - Heavy Metal Thunder [best of/compilation] - 2002
Saxon - Beyond The Grave [single] - 2004
Saxon - Lionheart [full-length] - 2004
Saxon - The Eagle Has Landed Iii [live] - 2006
Saxon - The Very Best Of Saxon: 1979-1988 [best of/compilation] - 2007
Saxon - If I Was You [single] - 2007
Saxon - The Inner Sanctum [full-length] - 2007
Saxon - I've Got To Rock (Stay Alive) [single] - 2007
Saxon - Live To Rock [single] - 2008
Saxon - Into The Labyrinth [full-length] - 2009
Saxon - Call To Arms [full-length] - 2011
Saxon - Heavy Metal Thunder - Live: Eagles Over Wacken [live] - 2012
Saxon - Sacrifice [full-length] - 2013
Saxon - Let Me Feel Your Power [live] - 2016
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Official site:
www.saxon747.com
