Interview with Nigel Glockler:
1) What's your fave Saxon song?
I haven't really got a fave song - obviously I have a fave off each album
but to narrow it down to just one is impossible! However, "Unleash" is my
fave album - I really felt that we all performed exceptionally well on that
and the vibe in the studio was brill! - and I loved playing the title track
live - it was just manic!
2) Where does your nickname 'The Red Baron' comes from?
Ha Ha! I guess that comes from the fact that one of my favourite films is
"The Blue Max" - I can't stop watching it! I don't know if you know what
it's about - WW1 flying - and I'm fascinated about Baron Von Richtofen -
hence that nickname! I've been called a few nicknames in my time - the most
recent band-wise was "The Engine" courtesy of Biff!
3) Do you prefer live or studio work?
Sorry to be difficult, but I love both - the creativity in the studio,
seeing the birth of a song and hearing all the different parts gel into it's
final format is great fun - hard work but great and very fulfilling.
Then playing live gives you such a buzz that you only get from being in
front of an audience. Every gig is so unique.
4) What other bands do you like?
I'm really into Type O Negative, Tiamat and that sort of Gothic type of
metal at the moment but I still listen to my faves like Van Halen, Black
Sabbath, Yngwie Malmsteen, Rush, Saga, Toto - all sorts of stuff really.
5) Who is your fav drummer?
Simon Phillips, Terry Bozzio, Vinny Colaiuta.
6) What is the reason you left Saxon?
I ripped a muscle between my neck and shoulder - like tearing a piece of
raw steak in half - and it bloody well hurt! I think it happened in Brazil
and when we went to Sweden shortly afterwards, it kept tearing because I
hadn't seen my doctor as I didn't know what it was, but the gigs were very
painful - I thought I had just strained my shoulder but I was told what I
had done and that I should not play for a few months to let it heal.
Saxon went to the U.S. without me and then I did a couple of gigs in England when
they returned which were agony so I had to make the decision to leave in
order to let my muscle repair. In the meantime, I've been writing loads of
stuff here at home so I've been keeping really busy.
Leaving the band hasn't caused any animosity - we all keep in touch a lot
and we'll always be really good mates.
7) Could you tell us something about the drums you use?
I use Premier drums, sticks, heads, Paiste cymbals, Remo roto-toms and
Spoxe, and a DW remote hat. Bass drums are 24", 2x8" roto toms, 10", 12",13", 16", 18" toms, 20" gong drum and various snare drums.
One other thing - thanks to every one for all your support - and you WILL
hear me next year - I'm writing a couple of albums at this very moment! In
the words of a certain actor - "I'LL BE BACK"!!!!!!!!!
All the best, Nigel Glockler, November 1999.
Interview with Biff:
What is your favourite Saxon song?
The Thin Red Line
Who is your favourite guitar player?
Eddie van Halen
Proudest moment?
The birth of my daughter
What do you think of the press?
It has to be there
What do they mean with the 'Barnsley Big Teasers'?
Our first single was called 'Big Teaser' and we were based in Barnsley, so...
Interview with Paul 'Blute' Quinn:
What does your nickname 'Blute' mean?
They called me so, because of my first attempt at growing a goatee beard like Popeye's Bluto
What is your favourite Saxon song?
To Hell And Back Again, Altar Of The Gods and Unleash The Beast
What is your favourite Saxon album?
Wheels Of Steel and Unleash The Beast
Who is your favourite guitar player?
Jeff Beck. He and Rod Stewart invented Led Zeppelin's sound on the 'Thruth' album
What was your favourite gig?
The Monsters of Rock in Sao Paolo in Brazil
Son Of A Bitch?
It was better when me & Biff were members.
Graham: Misguided
Dobby: Always good for a joke (very funny guy)
Pete Gill: God's gift to womankind
What was your proudest moment in your life?
First T.V. appearance (Top of the Pops 1980)
Media?
They should be careful with their power
Comparrison Maiden/Saxon?
Different influences, but similar audience. They had the better producer (Martin Birch of Deep Purple fame)
Barnsley Big Teasers?
The press were fond of joking that Saxon were not the aggressive bikers that they seemed
Interview with Doug Scarrat:
What are your favourite Saxon songs?
Old: Power and the Glory
New: Cut Out The Disease
What are your favourite Saxon albums?
Old: Power And The Glory
New: Unleash The Beast
Proudest moment?
When I got married
Who is your favourite guitar player?
Steve Lukather (Toto)
Favourite music:
Metal: Judas Priest
Rock: King's X, John Sykes
Jazz: Pat Metteny
Blues: Robin Ford
