Samson
Multiple artists go by the name Samson.
1. Samson was a British hard… Read Full Bio ↴Multiple artists go by the name Samson.
1. Samson was 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), who wore a leather mask and performed on stage in a metal cage. Drummer Clive Burr was also member of the band, both before and after his tenure with Iron Maiden. Drummer Mel Gaynor also had a successful music career being a member of Simple Minds for over 20 years.
After the release of their debut album Survivors in 1979, they spent the rest of the year touring on support of the album. In early 1980, Samson appeared as the opening act for Robin Trower's concerts, including dates at Hammersmith Odeon. The tour finished at Newcastle City Hall, where days later the band opened for Rainbow, on their Down to Earth tour. Here, Samson started performing for bigger audiences, but after some touring differences, they were cancelled for the rest of the dates.
The band's second album, Head On, was released July 1980, and peaked at #34 in the UK charts. The supporting tour was full of controversy and legal issues, due to problems with their management. They kept writing and rehearsing for a new record. Ten songs had already been composed, by October 1980, and were ready to be recorded. At the same time, the band re-issued their debut album, Survivors, now with Dickinson handling vocal duties. The tour continued until the end of the year, when Samson entered the studio to record their third album, Shock Tactics. This was the last album Dickinson recorded with the band. Samson faced an innumerable amount of problems with their management. They were always being booked on ill-matched support tours. After leaving their management in 1981 they discovered that their record company was going bankrupt. Dickinson said they "made every mistake in the business". His last performance with Samson was at the Reading Festival in 1981. This was recorded by the BBC and released in 1990, as the live album Live at Reading 1981.
The group effectively disbanded with Paul Samson's death from cancer on August 9, 2002. Bass player Chris Aylmer later died on January 9th 2007 following a battle with throat cancer. He was reported to have been responsible for suggesting the band's name. He assumed the role of bass player previously having been the band's soundman.
The band appeared in a short-movie Biceps of Steel in 1980, directed by Julien Temple, which was intended as the B-film to a major feature produced and promoted by the record company. The film featured two music-video type sequences which form the 15 minute film. Though it has been largely forgotten, clips from it were seen in the movie The Incubus (1981). However, in 2006, Biceps of Steel re-surfaced on Bruce Dickinson's Anthology DVD, Bruce himself introducing the video.
2. Samson was one of the more obscure outfits signed to Andrew Oldham's Immediate label, considering that they got to cut an entire concept album, Are You Samson?, which was released by the label in 1969. They played the Marquee Club, and were known around London, but never caught on. Keyboard man and singer Ian Kewley later worked with Strider and Limey, before hooking up with Paul Young. Samson brought into their music a successful blend of harmonies which sound akin to the Gregorian psych-era choral vocal parts of the Pretty Things and the Zombies, a touch of Deep Purple circa Shades of Purple, and a hint of the increasingly popular concept album. For sake of classification, their blending of Kinks-ish psych-pop with more progressive elements is befitting of the title progressive pop.
3. Samson is an Indie Rock band from Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. The previous line up includes: Luke Lewis-Guitar & vocals, Ash Beks-Guitar & vocals, Jake Warner-Bass & vocals and Ben Warner-Drums. They frequent iconic Shepparton venue "The Yahoo Bar" and played at the first inaugural "3630 Festival" in Shepparton. Known for their 60s style sound and lo-fi sounds. Disbanded in 2011 with several members of the band forming the band "Onett"
1. Samson was a British hard… Read Full Bio ↴Multiple artists go by the name Samson.
1. Samson was 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), who wore a leather mask and performed on stage in a metal cage. Drummer Clive Burr was also member of the band, both before and after his tenure with Iron Maiden. Drummer Mel Gaynor also had a successful music career being a member of Simple Minds for over 20 years.
After the release of their debut album Survivors in 1979, they spent the rest of the year touring on support of the album. In early 1980, Samson appeared as the opening act for Robin Trower's concerts, including dates at Hammersmith Odeon. The tour finished at Newcastle City Hall, where days later the band opened for Rainbow, on their Down to Earth tour. Here, Samson started performing for bigger audiences, but after some touring differences, they were cancelled for the rest of the dates.
The band's second album, Head On, was released July 1980, and peaked at #34 in the UK charts. The supporting tour was full of controversy and legal issues, due to problems with their management. They kept writing and rehearsing for a new record. Ten songs had already been composed, by October 1980, and were ready to be recorded. At the same time, the band re-issued their debut album, Survivors, now with Dickinson handling vocal duties. The tour continued until the end of the year, when Samson entered the studio to record their third album, Shock Tactics. This was the last album Dickinson recorded with the band. Samson faced an innumerable amount of problems with their management. They were always being booked on ill-matched support tours. After leaving their management in 1981 they discovered that their record company was going bankrupt. Dickinson said they "made every mistake in the business". His last performance with Samson was at the Reading Festival in 1981. This was recorded by the BBC and released in 1990, as the live album Live at Reading 1981.
The group effectively disbanded with Paul Samson's death from cancer on August 9, 2002. Bass player Chris Aylmer later died on January 9th 2007 following a battle with throat cancer. He was reported to have been responsible for suggesting the band's name. He assumed the role of bass player previously having been the band's soundman.
The band appeared in a short-movie Biceps of Steel in 1980, directed by Julien Temple, which was intended as the B-film to a major feature produced and promoted by the record company. The film featured two music-video type sequences which form the 15 minute film. Though it has been largely forgotten, clips from it were seen in the movie The Incubus (1981). However, in 2006, Biceps of Steel re-surfaced on Bruce Dickinson's Anthology DVD, Bruce himself introducing the video.
2. Samson was one of the more obscure outfits signed to Andrew Oldham's Immediate label, considering that they got to cut an entire concept album, Are You Samson?, which was released by the label in 1969. They played the Marquee Club, and were known around London, but never caught on. Keyboard man and singer Ian Kewley later worked with Strider and Limey, before hooking up with Paul Young. Samson brought into their music a successful blend of harmonies which sound akin to the Gregorian psych-era choral vocal parts of the Pretty Things and the Zombies, a touch of Deep Purple circa Shades of Purple, and a hint of the increasingly popular concept album. For sake of classification, their blending of Kinks-ish psych-pop with more progressive elements is befitting of the title progressive pop.
3. Samson is an Indie Rock band from Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. The previous line up includes: Luke Lewis-Guitar & vocals, Ash Beks-Guitar & vocals, Jake Warner-Bass & vocals and Ben Warner-Drums. They frequent iconic Shepparton venue "The Yahoo Bar" and played at the first inaugural "3630 Festival" in Shepparton. Known for their 60s style sound and lo-fi sounds. Disbanded in 2011 with several members of the band forming the band "Onett"
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Samson Lyrics
04. Tomorrow Or Yesterday Once i had a dream i couldn't sleep through But it…
Akhir Rasa Ini Terlarut aku dalam kesendirian Saat aku menyadari tiada lagi…
Are You Ready It is time for a love sensation, to feed the…
Back To You [Samson] It's been a while since I saw you Do you still…
Big Brother You'll find us in the gutter You pass us in the…
Bite On The Bullet Oh, yeah Don't shoot until you can see the whites of…
Bite On The Bullet (Live) OoooYeah Don't shoot until you can see the whites of their…
Blood Lust Here I stand, I believe it's true Running out, light's runni…
Bounce Samson the lyrical technician See me in the club, I'm on…
Brand new day I thank you father for giving me A Brand new day…
Bright Lights Speeding on the highway, bright lights on the road Looking f…
Burn I skipped and tripped down the sidewalk Coming to meet you,…
Burning Up In the darkness of the night When the moon above is…
Communion Muscles getting weaker Outlook getting bleaker Sun is sett…
Different Girl I like you best Next to me with no makeup…
Doctor ice Nerves of steel, a hand that never shakes Iron will torture…
Dream [Samson] In the middle of nowhere In the heart of time …
Earth Mother You grabbed me and whipped me and stretched me Raw lines…
Falling Falling for you baby Falling for you baby What i gotta do T…
Front page news Wasn't long ago i first met you Didn't have nothing but…
Go To Hell Get out, you're not my kind Sleazy little lizzy thought you'…
Good to see you We said goodbye We had nothing more to say Time after time S…
Gravy Train They say that crude boys are always good for money…
Grime Crime Gazing at you in the darkness, lustingly Nicotine glistened …
Hammerhead A story is told that in Asgard of old was a…
Hard Times Gotta bar lean, I'm looking mean I need a drink, I've…
Hey You [Samson / Aylmer] Hey what's your name, what's that you'r…
Hunted I'm the lion, king of the jungle following my food home Hu…
I Don't wanna ride in no motorcars Give me two wheels and…
I Wish I Was the Saddle of a Schoolgirl's Bike Don't wanna ride in no motorcars Give me two wheels and…
Inside Out She likes to move the wrong way around Feet in the…
Into The Valley How much more can one man take How many times can…
Into The Valley (Live) How much more can one man take How many times can…
It's Not As Easy As It Seems Can you hear me? I ain't running away Don't think you'd save…
Leaving Love (Behind) I've been to hell and back getting you off my…
Let Go Me plus you, that equals better equations We must do, do…
Little Big Man Piston racing, thunder tracing Banshee wails in the desert, …
Losing My Grip Cold stove waits for me when i get home No fire…
Love Hungry You come knocking on my door Looking like a promise of…
Love Hungry (Live) You come knocking on my door Looking like a promise of…
Manwatcher Peeking at you, looking at you through the wall Wanting you,…
Never Know Why how much do you know about pain i'm looking for somebody…
Nice Girl Prawling round with beady eyes Mister undercover Late night …
Omg (1) - Samson Pulled up in that old school Do i know…
Once Bitten You don't move me you don't stir me You only cheat me And…
Riding With The Angels Katie was a kid, I guess she hid her thoughts…
six You've been running since time began But you're singing the …
Soul on Novocaine Don't you give up now Put the gun away It's really nothing…
Take It Like A Man Leading me on you've been a bad bad boy Betcha since…
Take Me To Your Leader Coming down to earth, and smiling cause you know I…
The Fight Goes On Billy was a young man shot down in his prime Jenny…
The Music הַשְׁכִּיבֵנוּ יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ לְשָׁלוֹם וְהַעֲמִידֵנוּ מַלְ…
Tomorrow Once i had a dream i couldn't sleep through But it…
Too Close To Rock We had you trained, to be so classical And you learned…
Turn on the lights I dont really care what you gonna have to say Turn…
Venus Hey, Venus, oh, Venus Hey, Venus, oh, Venus Venus, if you wi…
Vice Versa She was a real two timer She knew I'd never leave She…
Vice Versa (Live) She was a real two timer, She knew I'd never leave, She…
Walking Out On You Walking out on you [x2] Easy chairs and an easy life That's…
Wrong Side Of Time Though you're far away I know the feeling strong No matter w…
You & I She likes me I noticed The colours on her skin Keep me focus…