ArtistInfo

Samson

Band, *1976 GB
Rock

Samson were a British hard rock band formed in 1977 by guitarist and vocalist Paul Samson. They are best known for their first three albums with future Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson, then known as "Bruce Bruce", and drummer Thunderstick (real name Barry Graham Purkis), who wore a leather mask and performed on stage in a metal cage. Drummer Clive Burr was also a member of the band, both before and after his tenure with Iron Maiden. Drummer Mel Gaynor had a successful music career being a member of Simple Minds for over 20 years. Dickinson's replacement on vocals, Nicky Moore, performed with Samson throughout the mid-1980s and again from the late 1990s onwards; he has also been a member of the bands Mammoth and Nicky Moore and the Blues Corporation.

Members

	Paul Samson g, voc 1953-2002 GB
	Mel Gaynor dr, voc *1959 GB
	Bruce Dickinson voc *1958 GB
	Clive Burr dr 1957-2013 GB
	Nicky Moore voc *1952 GB
	Pete Jupp dr, voc GB
	Merv Goldsworthy b, voc
	Chris Aylmer b
	Thunderstick perc, dr *1954 GB
	Dave Colwell g GB
	Edgar Patrik dr, perc, bvoc DE
	Mick White bvoc
	Barry Graham dr, perc *1954 GB
	Peter Scallan voc
	Dave Boyce b GB
	Charlie Mack