OFF: Saxon (and now UFO)

[BL Young]

> Andy Gilham wrote:
>
> > Despite starting life not only in Barnsley but also as Son of a Bitch,
> > Saxon soon came to embody all the strengths of the NWOBHM.
>
> Any die-hard Saxon fans on the list (as if!) might like to
> know that the band underwent a schism last year. Graham Oliver
> has reformed Son of a Bitch - including some Americans I
> believe. SoaB is therefore Saxon without Biff, Saxon still have
> him.

Here's what Biff had to say about them in the Christmas issue of Brave
Words and Bloody Knuckles:

"There is a band now called Sonofabitch and we're suing them at the
moment.  They keep getting concerts and are putting their name about an
eighth of an inch high and ex-Saxon members about 15 foot.  Sonofabitch
never had an album out that band lasted only seven months, before we got
our first record deal and changed our name to Saxon."


> No-one has mentioned  *Denim and Leather*, when I was 16, 17, 18
> that song was like an anthem for my generation. Well for me and my
> mates anyway. Absolutely the dogs bits :-)
>
> Talking of '70s and early '80s metal, I went to see those
> perennial underachievers UFO last night. Sheffield City hall
> about 90% full, great atmosphere and a very competent show.
> They did nothing fancy, no dry ice, minimal lights big f**k-off
> PA. They had Somon Wright (ex AC-DC) on drums and he was easily
> the most talented guy there. Michael Schenker had a pretty
> awful sound and the classic teutonic rock-god now looks like
> ... Roy Orbison. I kid you not, black DA, shades etc. Roy
> Orbison with a flying V. Most odd.

Ohmigod!  Are there any current pictures of him on the web?  I still
have to get the "Walk on Water" album.  Is it any good?


> Chris Bates

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