Paul Samson (born Paul Sanson, June 4, 1953, died August 9, 2002) was a gui… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Samson (born Paul Sanson, June 4, 1953, died August 9, 2002) was a guitarist closely associated with the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal.
After a period in several obscure bands, Samson formed his own eponymous outfit, Samson, in 1978, consisting of Chris Aylmer on bass, and Clive Burr on drums. Burr left, and eventually joined Iron Maiden, and was replaced by the controversial Thunderstick, who wore a gimp mask on stage. At a time when the also masked Cambridge Rapist was making the news, he became a target for criticism. In 1979, the line-up was expanded to a four piece with the addition of Bruce Bruce (aka Bruce Dickinson) on vocals.
The band enjoyed a strong cult following in the best years of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal releasing the albums Survivors, Head On and Shock Tactics, until 1981 when Thunderstick left, and Bruce Bruce, who changed his name back to his real surname of Dickinson at this point, left to join Iron Maiden.
The talented vocalist Nicky Moore was recruited as replacement and Mel Gaynor then Pete Jupp took over drums, and this line-up released the commendable albums Before the Storm and Don't Get Mad Get Even. These two albums sold in higher quantities than the first three, and the band toured more countries and played to bigger audiences than the Bruce/Thunderstick lineup, although the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal was by now said to be a spent force. The band finally threw in the towel in 1984.
Samson spent the subsequent years in a variety of solo and group projects, including various temporary reformations of Samson, and had success as a producer, and also as a blues player, spending a year in Chicago. He played on the recording of the Ram Jam 1977 rock hit Black Betty.
In 2002 he died of cancer, whilst recording a new Samson album with Nicky Moore.
After a period in several obscure bands, Samson formed his own eponymous outfit, Samson, in 1978, consisting of Chris Aylmer on bass, and Clive Burr on drums. Burr left, and eventually joined Iron Maiden, and was replaced by the controversial Thunderstick, who wore a gimp mask on stage. At a time when the also masked Cambridge Rapist was making the news, he became a target for criticism. In 1979, the line-up was expanded to a four piece with the addition of Bruce Bruce (aka Bruce Dickinson) on vocals.
The band enjoyed a strong cult following in the best years of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal releasing the albums Survivors, Head On and Shock Tactics, until 1981 when Thunderstick left, and Bruce Bruce, who changed his name back to his real surname of Dickinson at this point, left to join Iron Maiden.
The talented vocalist Nicky Moore was recruited as replacement and Mel Gaynor then Pete Jupp took over drums, and this line-up released the commendable albums Before the Storm and Don't Get Mad Get Even. These two albums sold in higher quantities than the first three, and the band toured more countries and played to bigger audiences than the Bruce/Thunderstick lineup, although the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal was by now said to be a spent force. The band finally threw in the towel in 1984.
Samson spent the subsequent years in a variety of solo and group projects, including various temporary reformations of Samson, and had success as a producer, and also as a blues player, spending a year in Chicago. He played on the recording of the Ram Jam 1977 rock hit Black Betty.
In 2002 he died of cancer, whilst recording a new Samson album with Nicky Moore.
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Paul Samson Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Paul Samson:
Big Brother You'll find us in the gutter You pass us in the…
Blood Lust Here I stand, I believe it's true Running out, light's runn…
Bright Lights Speeding on the highway, bright lights on the road Looking f…
Communion Muscles getting weaker Outlook getting bleaker Sun is settin…
Earth Mother You grabbed me and whipped me and stretched me Raw lines…
Go to Hell Get out, you're not my kind Sleazy little lizzy thought you'…
Grime Crime Gazing at you in the darkness, lustingly Nicotine glistened…
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…
Nice Girl Prawling round with beady eyes Mister undercover Late night …
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 Foot Under You've been running since time began But you're singing the …
Tomorrow or Yesterday Once i had a dream i couldn't sleep through But it…
Wrong Side of Time Though you're far away I know the feeling strong No matter…
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