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Samson

Samson is a nwobhm band from United Kingdom, active 1977 to 2002. 12 releases and 14 musicians in the catalog.
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Facts

Genre
NWOBHM
Parent genre
Heavy Metal
Origin
England, United Kingdom
Formed
1977
Disbanded
2002
Releases
12

Biography

Samson were a British heavy metal 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, 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. Dickinson's replacement on vocals, Nicky Moore, performed with Samson throughout the mid-1980s and again from the late 1990s onwards. Samson were a part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.

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Genres

Current line-up

Former members

MusicianInstrumentsYears
Clive Burruntil 1978
Edgar PatrikMembranophone1984 to 1985
Bruce Dickinson1979 to 1981
Chris ShirleyDrums (drum set)1986 to 1987
John McCoyBass1979 to 1979

Albums

Other releases

EPs, demos, live records and compilations.

Related bands

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