Samson
Rock band from London · formed 1977
- Shows on record
- 5
- Rooms played
- 4
- Cities
- 4
- Releases
- 25
- Last show
- Jun 7, 2025Marvellous Island Festival
About
Samson is a band from London, formed in 1977, tagged hard rock, heavy metal, metal by its sources. Shows on record run from 2011 to 2025, across 4 rooms in 4 cities.
- Samson formed in 1977 — MusicBrainz
- Samson disbanded in 2002 — MusicBrainz
- Thunderstick: member — MusicBrainz
- Chris Aylmer: member — MusicBrainz
- Sam Bluitt: member — MusicBrainz
- Dave Boyce: member — MusicBrainz
- Charlie Mackenzie: member — MusicBrainz
- Nicky Moore: member — MusicBrainz
- Paul Samson: member — MusicBrainz
- Peter Scallan: member — MusicBrainz
- Mick White: member — MusicBrainz
- Bruce Dickinson: member (former member) — MusicBrainz
- John McCoy: bass (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Edgar Patrik: membranophone (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Samson has 25 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1979–2019 — MusicBrainz
- Samson (band) formed in 1977 — Wikipedia
- Samson (band) is from London , England — Wikipedia
- Samson (band) plays Heavy metal — Wikipedia
- Samson (band) plays hard rock — Wikipedia
- Samson has 132427 listeners on Last.fm — Samson on Last.fm
- Country (per TheAudioDB): London, England — Samson on TheAudioDB
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
5 on record · SongkickShows per year
- 20111 show
- 20141 show
- 20151 show
- 20221 show
- 20251 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2025 | Marvellous Island Festival · TorcySupportwith HUGEL, Mind Against, Bon Entendeur, +60 | Support | HUGEL, Mind Against, Bon Entendeur, +60 |
| Mar 19, 2022 | Thompson House · NewportSupportwith Psychostick, As You Wish, SUMPP | Support | Psychostick, As You Wish, SUMPP |
| Jan 9, 2015 | Deep South the Bar · RaleighHeadlinerwith Sky Blew, Lazurus, Sonyae, +3 | Headliner | Sky Blew, Lazurus, Sonyae, +3 |
| Aug 14, 2014 | Deep South the Bar · RaleighHeadlinerwith Wolf Blitzer, Chaundon, Eternal, +1 | Headliner | Wolf Blitzer, Chaundon, Eternal, +1 |
| May 21, 2011 | Majestic Ventura Theater · VenturaSupportwith Rey Fresco, Softsilence | Support | Rey Fresco, Softsilence |
Where they play
4 rooms in 4 citiesRooms played most
- Deep South the Bar · Raleigh2 shows
- Majestic Ventura Theater · Ventura1 show
- Marvellous Island Festival · Torcy1 show
- Thompson House · Newport1 show
Cities played
- Raleigh2 shows
- Newport1 show
- Torcy1 show
- Ventura1 show
Live history
5 shows on record- Shows counted
- 5
- First on record
- May 2011
- Latest on record
- Jun 2025
Shows per year
- 20111
- 20141
- 20151
- 20221
- 20251
Top rooms
- Deep South the Bar, Raleigh · 2
- Marvellous Island Festival, Torcy · 1
- Thompson House, Newport · 1
- Majestic Ventura Theater, Ventura · 1
Top cities
- Raleigh, NC · 2
- Newport · 1
- Torcy · 1
- Ventura, CA · 1
Often on the bill with: Eternal, Psychostick, Rey Fresco, SUMPP
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
25 releases, 1979–2019Bright Lights: The Albums 1979-1981
2019 · Compilation
Look to the Future / Refugee / P.S…
2018 · Compilation
Joint Forces 1986-1993
2017 · Compilation
The Polydor Years
2017 · Compilation
Tomorrow and Yesterday
2006 · Compilation
Riding With the Angels: The Anthology
2002 · Compilation
Past Present & Future
1999 · Compilation
British Steel: Heavyweights of Metal Live & Loud
1998 · Compilation
The Masters
1998 · Compilation
The BBC Sessions
1997 · Album
Live at the Marquee
1994 · Album
1988
1993 · Compilation
Samson
1993 · Album
Live at Reading '81
1990 · Album
Pillars of Rock
1990 · Compilation
Refugee
1990 · Album
Head Tactics
1986 · Compilation
Joint Forces
1986 · Album
Thank You and Goodnight
1985 · Album
Don't Get Mad - Get Even
1984 · Album
Last Rites
1984 · Compilation
Before the Storm
1982 · Album
Shock Tactics
1981 · Album
Head On
1980 · Album
Survivors
1979 · Album
Discography
44 releases, 1978–2019- 2019Bright Lights: The Albums 1979-1981Compilation
Rock Hard Records · HNEBOX119
- 2018Look to the Future / Refugee / P.S…Compilation
Hear No Evil Recordings Ltd · HNEBOX099
- 2017Joint Forces 1986-1993Compilation
Hear No Evil Recordings Ltd · HNECD088D
- 2017Mr Rock and Roll - Live 1981-2000Live
Hear No Evil Recordings Ltd · HNEBOX096
- 2017The Polydor YearsCompilation
Caroline Records
- 2016Are You SamsonAlbum
Flawed Gems · GEM 65
- 2006Tomorrow and YesterdayCompilation
Angel Air · SJPCD219
- 2002Riding With the Angels: The AnthologyCompilation
Castle Music · CMEDD 465
- 2000Live In London 2000Live
Mystic Records · MYS CD 154 · Mastered By: Tim Turan; Recorded By [Live Sound]: Julia Longman; Recorded By, Photography, Footage By: Jon Hinchliffe
- 1999Past Present & FutureCompilation
Zoom Club Records · ZCRCD18
- 1998British Steel: Heavyweights of Metal Live & LoudCompilation
E2 · ETDCD 019
- 1998The MastersCompilation
Eagle Records · EDM CD 027
Show 32 more releases
- 1997The BBC SessionsLive
BBC Worldwide · HV-1006
- 1995Burning Emotion (The Best Of 1985-1990)Compilation
Thunderbolt · CDTB 169 · Executive-Producer: Nigel Molden
- 1994Live at the MarqueeLive
Thunderbolt Records · CDTB 157
- 19931988Compilation
Great Expectations · PIP CD 054
- 1993Joint ForcesAlbum
Repertoire Records · REP 4340-WZ · Producer: Jo Julian
- 1993SamsonAlbum
Communique Records · CMGCD 008 · Producer, Engineer: Arthur Anderson; Producer, Engineer, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals,: Paul Samson
- 1990Live at Reading '81Live
Air Raid Records · AIRCD10
- 1990Pillars of RockCompilation
Connoisseur Collection · VSOP CD 151
- 1990RefugeeAlbum
Maze Records · CMGLP001 · Engineer [Assistant]: Chris Goreham; Engineer [Assistant]: Mike Banks; Executive-Producer: Trevor Danby; Producer: Paul Samson
- 1988'And There It Is...'EP
Metal Masters · METALP M 126
- 1986Head TacticsCompilation
Capitol Records · 24 0508 1 · Engineer [Engineered By]: Jo Julian; Remix [Remixed By]: Jo Julian; Remix [Remixed By]: Paul Samson
- 1986Joint ForcesAlbum
Repertoire Records · REP 4340-WZ
- 1986Vice VersaSingle
Capitol Records · 12 CLP 395B · Remix: Jo Julian; Remix: Paul Samson
- 1985Biceps Of SteelRelease
MMG Video · MMGVE 001
- 1985Thank You and GoodnightLive
Trend · 156.310
- 1985Thank You And Goodnight... LiveAlbum
Metronome · 825 882-1 · Producer, Engineer: Dave King; Producer, Engineer: Paul Samson
- 1984Are You ReadySingle
Polydor · POSPX 670 · Producer: Pip Williams
- 1984Don't Get Mad - Get EvenAlbum
[no label] · none · Mastered By: Ian Cooper; Producer: Pip Williams
- 1984Last RitesCompilation
Thunderbolt Records · THBL-015
- 1984The Fight Goes OnSingle
Polydor · POSPX 680
- 1983Red SkiesSingle
Polydor · POSPX 554 · Mastered By: Nick Webb; Producer, Engineer: Jo Julian
- 1982Before the StormAlbum
Polydor · 2383 654 · Mastered By [Engineer]: Ian Cooper; Producer, Engineer: Jo Julian
- 1982Life on the RunEP
Polydor · SAM 1
- 1982Losing My GripSingle
Polydor · POSP 471 · Mixed By: Jo Julian; Producer, Engineer: Tony Platt
- 1981Riding With The AngelsSingle
RCA · RCA 67 · Producer, Engineer: Tony Platt
- 1981Shock TacticsAlbum
Grand Slamm Records · SLAMCD17 · Engineer: Graham Carmichael; Producer, Engineer: Tony Platt
- 1980Hard TimesSingle
GEM · GEMS 38 · Mastered By: Arun Chakraverty; Producer: Samson
- 1980Head OnAlbum
GEM · GEMLP 108 · Engineer: Bob Broglia; Engineer: Paul Watkins; Engineer [Remix]: Craig Milliner
- 1980Vice Versa / HammerheadSingle
GEM · GEMS 34
- 1979SurvivorsAlbum
Laser Records · LAP 1 · Engineer: Bob Broglia; Producer: John McCoy
- 1978Mr. Rock & RollSingle
Lightning Records · GIL-553
- 1978TelephoneSingle
Lightning Records · GIL 547 · Producer: John McCoy
Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.
Lineup
- Thunderstick
- Chris Aylmer
- Sam Bluitt
- Dave Boyce
- Charlie Mackenzie
- Nicky Moore
- Paul Samson
- Peter Scallan
- Mick White
Former
- Bruce Dickinson
- John McCoy · bass
- Edgar Patrik · membranophone
- Chris Shirley · drums (drum set)
- Clive Burr
Airplay
Lineup history
22 members on record- Bruce Dickinson1979–1981
- John McCoybass1979–1979
- Thunderstickfrom 1979, end unknown
- Edgar Patrikmembranophone1984–1985
- Chris Shirleydrums (drum set)1986–1987
- Barry Graham Purkistenure unknown
- Charlie Macktenure unknown
- Charlie Mackenzietenure unknown
- Chris Aylmertenure unknown
- Clive Burr?–1978
- Dave Boycetenure unknown
- Dave Colwelltenure unknown
Show 10 more members
- Ian Ellistenure unknown
- Mel Gaynortenure unknown
- Merv Goldsworthytenure unknown
- Mick Whitetenure unknown
- Nicky Mooretenure unknown
- Paul Samsontenure unknown
- Pete Jupptenure unknown
- Peter Scallantenure unknown
- Sam Bluitttenure unknown
- Toby Sadlertenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: Electric Sun (via Nicky Moore), Gillan (via John McCoy), Guy McCoy Tormé (via John McCoy), Iron Maiden (via Bruce Dickinson), Mammoth (via John McCoy), McCoy (via John McCoy), Speed (via Bruce Dickinson), Thunderstick (via Thunderstick) and 1 more
Members' earlier bands: Bonfire (via Edgar Patrik), Desperado (via Clive Burr), Shots (via Bruce Dickinson), Sinner (via Edgar Patrik), Trust (via Clive Burr), Tyran’ Pace (via Edgar Patrik)
Shares members with: Alcatrazz (via Clive Burr), Bad Company (via Dave Colwell), Central Line (via Mel Gaynor), Elixir (via Clive Burr), FM (via Merv Goldsworthy), Humble Pie (via Dave Colwell), Rage (via Toby Sadler), Savoy Brown (via Ian Ellis) and 1 more
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts, Photos |
| Samson on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Samson on TheAudioDB | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| TheAudioDB | Photos, Logo |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.