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SAMSON
CURRENT NAME	Samson
FORMER NAMES	-
ORIGIN	London, England, United Kingdom
STATUS	Active
FORMED IN	1977
LABEL	No label
GENRE	Heavy metal
STYLE	-
LYRICAL THEME	-
BAND ADDED	2002-08-13, 00:00
LAST UPDATE	2009-06-27, 06:43

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Samson were one of the first and most successful British heavy metal bands in the 80's. The band was originally formed in 1977, broke up in 1994 but reunited once again in 1999. A new album is currently being planned.

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Nicky Moore	1981-1984, 1999-	Vocals
Paul Samson	1977-1994, 1999-	Guitars, vocals

Former members Add - Fetch
Rik Anthony	1990-1994	Vocals
Clive Burr	1977-1978	Drums	See also Gogmagog, Iron Maiden
Roger Hunt	1977-1977	Drums
Tony Tuohy	1990-1994	Drums
Mel Gaynor	1981-1982	Drums
Charlie McKenzie	1987-1989	Drums	See also Black Rose
Pete Jupp	1982-1984	Drums
Barry Graham	1979-1981	Drums
Mervyn Goldsworthy	1983-1984	Bass	See also Diamond Head
Toby Sadler	1987-1989	Keyboards	See also Airrace, Dominique, Lisa
Dave Boyce	1987-1989	Bass
John McCoy	1977-1977	Bass	See also Guy-Mccoy-Torme
Peter Scallan	1989-1989	Vocals
Mick White	1987-1988	Vocals	See also First Strike
Bruce Dickinson	1979-1981	Vocals	See also Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden, Shots, Speed, Styx
Chris Aylmer	1977-1983	Bass
Dave "Bucket"	1983-	Guitars
Mark Newman	1978-1978	Vocals	See also Zorro

Session musicians Add - Fetch
Mike Feather		Vocals	On tour 1989.
Colin Towns		Keyboards, piano	On Survivors.
Gary Owens		Vocals	On Refugee.

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Official releases Add
1979	Survivors	Thunderbolt
1980	Head On	RCA Records
1981	Shock Tactics	RCA Records
1982	Before The Storm	Polydor
1985	Thank You And Goodnight	No label
1988	And There It Is	Metal Masters
1990	Refugee	Maze
1993	Samson (comp.)	Progressive

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