| Saxon |
| | Background information | | Origin |
 Barnsley, Yorkshire, England | | Genre(s) | NWOBHM
Heavy metal
Hard rock | | Years active | 1976 - present | | Label(s) | Steamhammer/SPV | | Website | www.saxon747.com | | Members | Biff Byford
Doug Scarratt
Nigel Glockler
Paul Quinn
Nibbs Carter
Oliver/Dawson Saxon
John Ward
Graham Oliver
Hadyn Conway
Steve Dawson
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The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (frequently abbreviated as NWOBHM or N.W.O.B.H.M.) emerged in the late 1970s and reached mainstream attention in the early 1980s, in the United Kingdom, as a reaction in part to the decline of early heavy metal bands such as...
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| Saxon are a British heavy metal band, formed in 1976 in Barnsley, Yorkshire. As leading lights in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal they had a brief period of UK Top 40 success in the early 1980s, and also tasted success in Europe and Japan. They still tour heavily and regularly. Their latest (in support of The Inner Sanctum album) tour is their largest in the UK since the early 1980s. Until this, the band's fame had been focussed largely in Germany for many years. Heavy metal redirects here. ...
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The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (frequently abbreviated as NWOBHM or N.W.O.B.H.M.) emerged in the late 1970s and reached mainstream attention in the early 1980s, in the United Kingdom, as a reaction in part to the decline of early heavy metal bands such as...
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The Inner Sanctum is the seventeenth album by the British heavy metal metal band Saxon, released on March 5, 2007. ...
There is another incarnation of Saxon featuring two former band members who hold the legal rights to the name - "Oliver/Dawson Saxon".
History Saxon began with a lineup of Peter "Biff" Byford on vocals, Paul Quinn and Graham Oliver on guitars, Steve Dawson on bass and drummer Pete Gill. Early in their career the band changed their name from Son of a Bitch to Saxon, and gained support slots on tour with more established bands such as Motörhead. Real name Peter Byford. ...
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Peter Gill, more commonly called Pete Gill, is a world class drummer, former member of heavy metal bands Saxon and Motörhead. ...
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In 1979 the band signed to the Carrere record label and released their eponymous debut album. In 1980 follow-up album Wheels of Steel spawned two hit singles: the title track, and the crowd favourite "747 (Strangers in the Night)". The Strong Arm of the Law album, considered by fans to be one of their best recordings, was released later that same year, and chart success continued with singles from their next release, Denim and Leather. The title track to that album is seen as an anthem of the early 1980s metal movement. Later legal issues with Carrere negated most if not all of the financial gains seen during their early success. Saxon is the debut studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1979 (see 1979 in music). ...
Wheels of Steel is the second studio album by heavy metal band Saxon. ...
Strong Arm of The Law is the third studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1980 (see 1980 in music). ...
Denim and Leather is the fourth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1981 (see 1981 in music). ...
A relentless series of headlining tours around the UK capitalised on this success, but Saxon were never able to break into the lucrative U.S. market. After 1983's Power and the Glory album, Saxon went in an increasingly commercial direction, in an effort to counterbalance NWOBHM music's decline. This had little success despite signing to major record label EMI. Indeed, the move did little more than alienate their core fanbase. They were seen by detractors as the epitome of the heavy metal cliché. Recently, they have returned to their less overtly commercial roots, and still have a larger following. Saxon recently did a 25th Anniversary of NWOBHM tour of Germany beginning in early March 2005. To celebrate the anniversary of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), the band played songs they recorded during the 1980s. Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic - President George Walker Bush (R) - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from...
Power and the Glory is the fifth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1983 (see 1983 in music). ...
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The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (frequently abbreviated as NWOBHM or N.W.O.B.H.M.) emerged in the late 1970s and reached mainstream attention in the early 1980s, in the United Kingdom, as a reaction in part to the decline of early heavy metal bands such as...
Saxon's latest studio album, entitled The Inner Sanctum, was released in Europe on March 5, 2007, and North America on April 3, seen by many critics as their best work in years. In 2007, they started a world tour in support of The Inner Sanctum. Surprisingly for their age, they will only have 15 nights off from 60 dates. The Inner Sanctum is the seventeenth album by the British heavy metal metal band Saxon, released on March 5, 2007. ...
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Collaboration with Harvey Goldsmith In 2007, Saxon was the subject of an episode of Harvey Goldsmith's Get Your Act Together. Harvey Goldsmith CBE (b. ...
Saxon's popularity had been in decline since about 1983. As part of his program, Goldsmith wanted to try and restore their popularity and cement their reputation as a great band once again. He claimed their music was just like Iron Maiden's and they should have similar levels of success (Iron Maiden are one of the top selling heavy metal acts of all time). He went on a 6 month make over of Saxon, including their look, sound and stage set. He drafted in two new producers to overlook the production of the new single If I Was You (a song about gun culture), which went straight to number one of the Rock Charts in over 10 countries (becoming their most successful single for over 12 years).
At the end of the programme, Saxon sold out the Sheffield City Hall (over 2,000 capacity) becoming their biggest UK date in over 15 years. Since then they have gone on one of their biggest tours ever, with healthy ticket sales that were not present for years.
Line-ups Throughout the band's history line-up changes have been common, but with Byford and Quinn remaining as constants. Gill left in 1981 after injuring his hand, to be replaced by Nigel Glockler, formerly of Toyah Willcox's band, who was himself replaced twice – briefly between 1987 and 1988 (by Nigel Durham), and, more permanently, following an injury of his own in 1998. Glockler rejoined the band in 2005 being completely cured from his injury. Gill later went on to play for Motörhead. Dawson departed in 1986 – his replacement, Paul Johnson, lasted two years before leaving. Nibbs Carter has filled the position ever since. When Graham Oliver left in 1995 (replaced by Doug Scarratt), the band split into two different Saxon groups - one dominated by vocalist Byford and his cohort Quinn and the other consisting of original Saxon members Oliver and Dawson. A period of legal actions ensued, resulting in both groups having the right to use Saxon in their name (although former member one must be indicated as "Oliver/Dawson Saxon"). The line-up of Byford's Saxon has been fairly stable apart from the departure of a few drummers. Following Glockler's departure, German Fritz Randow took up the position until 2004. His replacement was former Stratovarius man Jörg Michael. Nigel Glockler, British drummer famous for his staying in heavy metal legend Saxon. ...
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The line-up that played on the Lionheart album consisted of Byford on vocals, guitarists Quinn and Scarrat, Carter on bass and Michael on drums. The German originally agreed to perform on the album as a session musician, but following his firing from Stratovarius was hired as a full-time member. Following the rapid reunion of Stratovarius, Michael departed after only a year in the job, opening the door for Glockler to return to Saxon. Saxon recorded The Inner Sanctum after the release of the live album The Eagle Has Landed - part 3, which features Glockler and Micheal on drums, as well as former drummer Fritz Randow. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Sideman. ...
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Line-up history Founding members of Saxon listed in bold
Son of a Bitch (1976-1978) Real name Peter Byford. ...
A South Yorkshire guitarist. ...
Paul Quinn is a guitarist and founding member of NWOBHM band Saxon. ...
Steven Dobby Dawson, British bass guitarist, founder of Saxon. ...
David Jenkins Ward (September 17, 1871—February 18, 1961), a democrat, was a U.S. Congressman. ...
Saxon (1978-present)
Original lineup (1978-1981) Real name Peter Byford. ...
A South Yorkshire guitarist. ...
Paul Quinn is a guitarist and founding member of NWOBHM band Saxon. ...
Steven Dobby Dawson, British bass guitarist, founder of Saxon. ...
Peter Gill, more commonly called Pete Gill, is a world class drummer, former member of heavy metal bands Saxon and Motörhead. ...
Second lineup (1981-1986) Real name Peter Byford. ...
A South Yorkshire guitarist. ...
Paul Quinn is a guitarist and founding member of NWOBHM band Saxon. ...
Steven Dobby Dawson, British bass guitarist, founder of Saxon. ...
Nigel Glockler, British drummer famous for his staying in heavy metal legend Saxon. ...
Third lineup (1986-1987) Real name Peter Byford. ...
A South Yorkshire guitarist. ...
Paul Quinn is a guitarist and founding member of NWOBHM band Saxon. ...
Nigel Glockler, British drummer famous for his staying in heavy metal legend Saxon. ...
Fourth lineup (1987-1988) Real name Peter Byford. ...
A South Yorkshire guitarist. ...
Paul Quinn is a guitarist and founding member of NWOBHM band Saxon. ...
Nigel Durham is the drummer on Saxons album Destiny. ...
Fifth lineup (1988-1994) Real name Peter Byford. ...
A South Yorkshire guitarist. ...
Paul Quinn is a guitarist and founding member of NWOBHM band Saxon. ...
Timothy Nibbs Carter (Cleethorpes, 1966), British born bassist for heavy metal band Saxon. ...
Nigel Glockler, British drummer famous for his staying in heavy metal legend Saxon. ...
Sixth lineup (1995-1999) Real name Peter Byford. ...
Paul Quinn is a guitarist and founding member of NWOBHM band Saxon. ...
Timothy Nibbs Carter (Cleethorpes, 1966), British born bassist for heavy metal band Saxon. ...
Nigel Glockler, British drummer famous for his staying in heavy metal legend Saxon. ...
Seventh lineup (1999-2004) Real name Peter Byford. ...
Paul Quinn is a guitarist and founding member of NWOBHM band Saxon. ...
Timothy Nibbs Carter (Cleethorpes, 1966), British born bassist for heavy metal band Saxon. ...
Fritz Randow (born August 6, 1952) is a drummer from Germany. ...
Eighth lineup (2004-2005) Real name Peter Byford. ...
Paul Quinn is a guitarist and founding member of NWOBHM band Saxon. ...
Timothy Nibbs Carter (Cleethorpes, 1966), British born bassist for heavy metal band Saxon. ...
Jörg Michael is the German drummer of the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius. ...
Present lineup (2005-present) Real name Peter Byford. ...
Paul Quinn is a guitarist and founding member of NWOBHM band Saxon. ...
Timothy Nibbs Carter (Cleethorpes, 1966), British born bassist for heavy metal band Saxon. ...
Nigel Glockler, British drummer famous for his staying in heavy metal legend Saxon. ...
Oliver/Dawson Saxon (1994-present) In 1994, Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson, founding members of Saxon, reunited. They began under the name 'Son of a Bitch' (which had been Saxon's own name originally, before they became well known) but were often billed as Saxon on tours by promoters, though the band often didn't discourage this. In 2000 after a period of inactivity they decided to officially rename themselves Oliver/Dawson Saxon. The band has been known by this name ever since, and despite recording other material from 1996 onwards have always relied primarily on Saxon songs during live sets. Despite Byford attempting a legal injunction against the use of the name "Saxon" in the band's title to falsely promote themselves, as founding members of the original band courts deemed use of the name legally acceptable[citation needed].
Son of A Bitch (1994-1999) (often billed as Saxon on tours) - Ted Bullet - vocals
- Graham Oliver - guitar
- Steve Dawson - bass
- Pete Gill - drums
Son of A Bitch (1999) (often billed as Saxon on tours) - Kev Moore - vocals
- Graham Oliver - guitar
- Steve Dawson - bass
- Nigel Durham - drums
Oliver/Dawson Saxon (2000) - John Ward - vocals
- Graham Oliver - guitar
- Steve Dawson - bass
- Nigel Durham - drums
Oliver/Dawson Saxon (2000-present) - John Ward - vocals
- Graham Oliver - guitar
- Hadyn Conway - guitar
- Steve Dawson - bass
- Nigel Durham - drums
Present lineups
Saxon (1995-1999, 2005-present) - Biff Byford - vocals (Saxon: 1976-present)
- Doug Scarratt - guitar (Saxon: 1995-present)
- Paul Quinn - guitar (Saxon: 1976-present)
- Nibbs Carter - bass, keyboards (Saxon: 1988-present)
- Nigel Glockler - drums (Saxon: 1981-1987, 1988-1999, 2005-present)
Real name Peter Byford. ...
Paul Quinn is a guitarist and founding member of NWOBHM band Saxon. ...
Timothy Nibbs Carter (Cleethorpes, 1966), British born bassist for heavy metal band Saxon. ...
Nigel Glockler, British drummer famous for his staying in heavy metal legend Saxon. ...
Oliver/Dawson Saxon (2000-present) - John Ward - vocals (Oliver/Dawson Saxon: 2000-present)
- Graham Oliver - guitar (Saxon: 1976-1994, Oliver/Dawson Saxon: 1994-present)
- Haydn Conway - guitar (Oliver/Dawson Saxon: 1994-present)
- Steve Dawson - bass (Saxon: 1976-1986, Oliver/Dawson Saxon: 1994-present)
- Nigel Durham - drums (Saxon: 1987-1988, Oliver/Dawson Saxon: 1999-present)
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A South Yorkshire guitarist. ...
Steven Dobby Dawson, British bass guitarist, founder of Saxon. ...
Nigel Durham is the drummer on Saxons album Destiny. ...
Discography
Studio albums Saxon is the debut studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1979 (see 1979 in music). ...
Wheels of Steel is the second studio album by heavy metal band Saxon. ...
Strong Arm of The Law is the third studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1980 (see 1980 in music). ...
Denim and Leather is the fourth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1981 (see 1981 in music). ...
Power and the Glory is the fifth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1983 (see 1983 in music). ...
Crusader is the sixth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1984 (see 1984 in music). ...
Innocence Is No Excuse is the seventh studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1985 (see 1985 in music). ...
Rock the Nations is the eighth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1986 (see 1986 in music). ...
Destiny is the ninth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1988 (see 1988 in music). ...
Solid Ball of Rock is the tenth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1990 (see 1990 in music). ...
Forever Free is the eleventh studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1992 (see 1992 in music). ...
Dogs of War is Saxons twelveth full-length album. ...
Unleash the Beast is Saxons thirteenth studio album, released in 1997. ...
Metalhead is the fourteenth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1999 (see 1999 in music). ...
Killing Ground is the fifteen full-length studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 2001 (see 2001 in music). ...
Heavy Metal Thunder is the greatest hits album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 2002 (see 2001 in music). ...
Lionheart is the sixteen studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 2004 (see 2004 in music). ...
The Inner Sanctum is the seventeenth album by the British heavy metal metal band Saxon, released on March 5, 2007. ...
Live albums The Eagle Has Landed is the first live album by heavy metal band Saxon, released in 1982. ...
Rock n Roll Gypsies is the second live album by the band Saxon released in 1989 by Roadrunner Records. ...
Tracklisting Opening Theme Heavy Metal Thunder Rock And Roll Gypsy And The Bands Played On 20,000 FT Ride Like The Wind Motorcycle Man 747 (Strangers In The Night) See The Light Shining Frozen Rainbow Strong Arm Of The Law Princess Of The Night Wheels Of Steel Denim And Leather...
The Eagle Has Landed - part II is a Double Live Album by the band Saxon. ...
Track listing Friday Rock Show 15/02/80 Backs To The Wall Stallions Of The Highway Motorcycle Man Still Fit To Boogie 747 (Strangers In The Night) Studio B15 Live 25/04/82 20,000 FT Dallas 1PM The Eagle Has Landed Reading Festival / Friday Rock Show 26/06/86...
The Eagle Has Landed - part III is a Double Live Album by the band Saxon. ...
Videos Tracklisting Intro - Suzie Hold On Never Surrender Princess Of The Night The Eagle Has Landed Redline This Town Rocks Power And The Glory And The Bands Played On 747 (Strangers In The Night) Wheels Of Steel ...
Back On The Streets (Video Clip) Dallas 1pm Devil Rides Out Everybody Up A Little Bit Of What You Fancy Broken Heroes Play It Loud Shout It Out Crusader Medley (Heavy Metal Thunder/Stand Up And Be Counted/Taking Your Chances/Warrior) Rockin Again (Video Clip) ...
Greatest Hits Live is the title of several albums: Greatest Hits Live (Bachman-Turner Overdrive album), 1986, Bachman-Turner Overdrive Greatest Hits Live (Stiff Little Fingers album), 1988, Stiff Little Fingers Greatest Hits Live, 1988, Carly Simon Greatest Hits Live (Saxon album), 1990, Saxon Greatest Hits Live (James Brown album...
The Saxon Chronicles is a double DVD showcasing one of the NWOBHM pioneers spanning 23 years of their career. ...
Live Innocence - The Power and the Glory is a DVD released by heavy metal band Saxon in 2003. ...
UK hit singles - 1980 "Wheels of Steel" #20
- 1980 "747 (Strangers in the Night)" #13
- 1980 "Backs To The Wall" #64
- 1980 "Big Teaser" #66
- 1980 "Strong Arm Of The Law" #63
- 1981 "And the Bands Played On" #12
- 1981 "Never Surrender" #18
- 1981 "Princess Of The Night" #57
- 1983 "Power and the Glory" #32
- 1983 "Nightmare" #50
- 1984 "Sailing To America" #81
- 1985 "Back On The Streets" #75
- 1986 "Rock 'N' Roll Gypsy" #72
- 1986 "Waiting For The Night" #66
- 1986 "Rock The Nations" #80
- 1987 "Northern Lady" #91
- 1988 "Ride Like The Wind" #52
- 1988 "I Can't Wait Anymore" #71
Did not have any US Top 40 hits.
Unofficial releases
Live albums For Iron Maidens 1992 live album, see Live at Donington Live at Donnington is an unofficial live album by Saxon. ...
Live at Donnington 1980 an unofficial live album by Saxon. ...
Compilations A Collection of Metal is a compilation album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1997 (see 1997 in music). ...
Diamonds and Nuggets is a compilation album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 2000. ...
Burrn! Presents Best of Saxon is a Japanese compilation album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 2000 (see 2000 in music). ...
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