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Nigel Glockler

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Nigel Glockler
Background information
Born (1953-01-24) 24 January 1953 (age 71)
Hove, East Sussex, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Drummer
  • Songwriter
Years active1980–present
Labels
Member ofSaxon
Formerly of

Nigel Glockler (born 24 January[1] 1953[2]) is an English musician, best known as the longtime drummer for the heavy metal band Saxon, which he first joined in 1981.[3][4][5]

Career

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Glockler began his musical career in 1980 as the drummer for the British band Krakatoa. In 1981 he joined Toyah, a band fronted by singer Toyah Willcox.[5] At the end of that year, he joined Saxon when previous drummer Pete Gill retired due to an injury. Glockler has been with Saxon since then, except for two temporary absences. He also occasionally plays bass and keyboards for the band.[6]

Glockler first left Saxon in 1987 when he was invited by Steve Howe to join a reformed lineup of the supergroup GTR.[7] That lineup did not release any albums though some songs appeared on later albums by other GTR members.[8] Glockler then returned to Saxon in 1988. In the early-to-mid 1990s he contributed to the albums Turbulence by Steve Howe and Aqua by Asia, plus two albums by The Original Iron Men (featuring former Iron Maiden members Paul Di'Anno and Dennis Stratton). Glockler stayed with Saxon until 1998 when he was forced to temporarily retire due to neck injuries that impeded his drumming.[9]

After receiving medical treatment, Glockler was able to play drums again, first contributing to the album Mad Men and English Dogs with Saxon guitarist Doug Scarratt in 2001. Glockler again rejoined Saxon in 2005 upon the departure of drummer Jörg Michael, and remains with the band to the present day. In late 2014 he survived a brain aneurysm and several surgeries.[10][11]

Equipment

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Glockler currently uses and endorses British Drum Co drums, Canopus snares, Remo drumheads, Wincent drumsticks and is also a longtime endorser of Paiste cymbals.

Discography

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Saxon

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Asia

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Toyah

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  • 1981: Anthem

Steve Howe

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Six By Six

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  • 2022: Six By Six
  • 2024: Beyond Shadowland

References

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  1. ^ @SaxonOfficial (24 January 2023). "Please join us in wishing The Engine Room, Mr Nigel Glockler, a very Happy Birthday!" (Tweet). Retrieved 19 August 2023 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ "Mutilador Fanzine - HEAVY BIRTHDAY NIGEL GLOCKLER!! January 24th 1953 SAXON ex Paul Di'Anno, Thunderstorm, etc... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  3. ^ "On The Beat with Nigel Glockler of Saxon: Talks Gear and Influences". Modern Drummer. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Interview with Nigel Glockler (Saxon)". sonicperspectives.com. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Interview with NIGEL GLOCKLER". Let It Rock. January 2002. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Production Music by Nigel Glockler | Audio Network". Audio Network. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  7. ^ "Meister's "Views of the Cruise" – Volume No. 5 – Nigel Glockler of Saxon". Decibel Geek. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  8. ^ "Tentative Review by The Christopher Currie: GTR – GTR". Tranglos.com. 29 August 1998. Archived from the original on 22 June 2006. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  9. ^ Niesel, Jeff. "On first extensive U.S. tour in years, metal pioneers Saxon to play Peabody's". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  10. ^ Bowar, Chad (9 December 2014). "Saxon Postpone Tour Dates after Drummer Nigel Glockler Rushed to the Hospital". Loudwire. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  11. ^ Lach, Stef (21 October 2016). "Saxon's Glockler to be Reunited with Life-Saving Nurse". Classic Rock Magazine. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
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