Saxon

Saxon are an English heavy metal band formed in 1977, in Barnsley. As one of the leaders of the new wave of British heavy metal, they had eight UK Top 40 albums in the 1980s including four UK Top 10 albums and two Top 5 albums. During the 1980s, Saxon established themselves as one of Europe’s greatest metal acts. The band tour regularly and have sold more than 13 million albums worldwide. They are considered one of the classic metal acts,

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Saxon is a prominent British heavy metal band that was established in 1977 in Barnsley, England. The band's original members included vocalist Biff Byford, guitarists Paul Quinn and Graham Oliver, bassist Steve Dawson and drummer Pete Gill. Their music is a blend of traditional heavy metal, hard rock and later on incorporating power metal influences. They are highly respected as one of the pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement alongside bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Their most successful album to date is "Wheels of Steel" released in 1980 which reached number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. Some of their best known and enduring songs include "Motorcycle Man," "Denim and Leather," and "Princess...

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  1. Biff Byford is an English musician and singer best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Saxon. He was born on January 1, 1951, in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, and began playing music at a young age.

    Byford is known for his powerful and emotive vocals and his energetic live performances. He co-founded Saxon in 1977 and has been the band’s lead vocalist throughout its career. Saxon have released a number of successful albums throughout the years, including “Saxon,” “Wheels of Steel,” and “Power & the Glory,” and have had several hit singles, including “Denim and Leather,” “Strong Arm of the Law,” and “Princess of the Night.”

    In addition to his work with Saxon, Byford has also released a number of solo albums and has collaborated with a number of other musicians and bands. He is considered one of the most influential and enduring singers in the heavy metal genre. Byford continues to perform and record music with Saxon to this day.

  2. Paul Quinn is an English musician and guitarist best known as a member of the heavy metal band Saxon. He was born on May 8, 1951, in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, and began playing guitar at a young age.

    Quinn co-founded Saxon in 1977 and played guitar for the band until 1995, when he left the group to pursue other musical projects. He is known for his powerful and technical guitar skills and his contributions to Saxon’s classic rock and heavy metal sound.

    Throughout his career with Saxon, Quinn played on a number of successful albums, including “Saxon,” “Wheels of Steel,” and “Power & the Glory,” and contributed to several hit singles, including “Denim and Leather,” “Strong Arm of the Law,” and “Princess of the Night.”

    In addition to his work with Saxon, Quinn has also released a number of solo albums and has collaborated with a number of other musicians and bands. He continues to perform and record music to this day.

  3. Graham Oliver is an English musician and guitarist best known as a member of the heavy metal band Saxon. He was born on April 29, 1951, in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, and began playing guitar at a young age.

    Oliver co-founded Saxon in 1977 and played guitar for the band until 1995, when he left the group to pursue other musical projects. He is known for his powerful and technical guitar skills and his contributions to Saxon’s classic rock and heavy metal sound.

    Throughout his career with Saxon, Oliver played on a number of successful albums, including “Saxon,” “Wheels of Steel,” and “Power & the Glory,” and contributed to several hit singles, including “Denim and Leather,” “Strong Arm of the Law,” and “Princess of the Night.”

    In addition to his work with Saxon, Oliver has also released a number of solo albums and has collaborated with a number of other musicians and bands. He continues to perform and record music to this day.

  4. Steve Dawson is an English musician and bassist best known as a member of the heavy metal band Saxon. He was born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, and began playing bass at a young age.

    Dawson co-founded Saxon in 1977 and played bass for the band until 1979, when he left the group to pursue other musical projects. He is known for his powerful and technical bass skills and his contributions to Saxon’s classic rock and heavy metal sound.

    Throughout his career with Saxon, Dawson played on the band’s debut album, “Saxon,” and contributed to several hit singles, including “Denim and Leather” and “Strong Arm of the Law.”

    In addition to his work with Saxon, Dawson has also played with a number of other musicians and bands and has been involved in various musical projects. It is unclear what he is currently doing, as there is limited information available about him.

  5. Pete Gill is an English musician and drummer best known as a member of the heavy metal band Saxon. He was born on February 8, 1952, in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, and began playing drums at a young age.

    Gill co-founded Saxon in 1977 and played drums for the band until 1988, when he left the group to pursue other musical projects. He is known for his powerful and precise drumming style and his contributions to Saxon’s classic rock and heavy metal sound.

    Throughout his career with Saxon, Gill played on a number of successful albums, including “Saxon,” “Wheels of Steel,” and “Power & the Glory,” and contributed to several hit singles, including “Denim and Leather,” “Strong Arm of the Law,” and “Princess of the Night.”

    In addition to his work with Saxon, Gill has also played with a number of other musicians and bands and has been involved in various musical projects. It is unclear what he is currently doing, as there is limited information available about him.