Saxon began life as Son Of A Bitch, formed by Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson in the late 70's. Biff Byford and Paul Quinn came over from another band, and when Pete Gill signed up, the classic lineup was born. They changed name to Saxon right before their first album, and by the time of Wheels Of Steel they were regarded as one the leaders of the fledgling NWOBHM movement. Though the lineup has changed over the years, their blue-collar approach to their music has won them long-standing fan appeal that remains to this day in their native England. The four albums released in their prime (Wheels Of Steel through Power And The Glory) are regarded as classics in the genre.

An legal battle ensued between the current lineup (led by original members Byford and Quinn) and former members Oliver and Dawson, over the rights to the name Saxon. Some time after leaving Saxon, Oliver and Dawson wished to form a new band to continue the old Saxon tradition that they believed had diminished in recent times. Originally that new band took the old Saxon name (Son Of A Bitch), releasing an album Victim You in 1996. They then decided they wanted the Saxon name for themselves, and a legal battle ensued. A final court settlement was reached in October 2003, awarding naming rights to Biff's group, with the other faction allowed to continue as Oliver Dawson Saxon.

Saxon themselves march on, releasing a 2004 album, Lionheart, featuring tireless drummer Jörg Michael. More recently, the band announced the return of drummer Nigel Glockner.

current lineup: Biff Byford    vocals Paul Quinn    guitars Doug Scarratt    guitars Nibbs Carter    bass (Fastway) Nigel Glockner    drums

former members: Graham Oliver    guitars (Son Of A Bitch) Steve Dawson    bass (Son Of A Bitch) Paul Johnson    bass Pete Gill    drums (Motorhead, Son Of A Bitch) Nigel Durham    drums Fritz Randow    drums (Sinner) Jörg Michael    drums (Grave Digger, Headhunter, House Of Spirits, Mekong Delta, Axel Rudi Pell, Rage, Running Wild, Schwarzarbeit, Stratovarius, Unleashed Power)

Saxon 1979 Carrerre

	Track Listing: Rainbow Theme Frozen Rainbow Big Teaser Judgement Day Stallions Of The Highway Backs To The Wall Still Fit To Boogie Militia Guard	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Steve Dawson Pete Gill

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Wheels Of Steel 1980 Carrerre

• BNR Top Ten Album • Internet Top Ten Album	Track Listing: Motorcycle Man Stand Up And Be Counted 747 (Strangers In The Night) Wheels Of Steel Freeway Mad See The Light Shining Street Fighting Gang Suzie Hold On Machine Gun	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Steve Dawson Pete Gill

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Strong Arm Of The Law 1980 Carrerre

• BNR Top Ten Album • Internet Top Ten Album	Track Listing: Heavy Metal Thunder To Hell And Back Again Strong Arm Of The Law Taking Your Chances 20,000 Ft Hungry Years Sixth Form Girls Dallas 1PM	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Steve Dawson Pete Gill

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Denim And Leather 1981 Carrerre

	Track Listing: Princess Of The Night Never Surrender* Out Of Control Rough And Ready Play It Loud And The Bands Played On* Midnight Rider Fire In The Sky Denim And Leather	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Steve Dawson Pete Gill

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The Eagle Has Landed 1982 Carrerre

	Track Listing: Motorcycle Man 747 Princess Of The Night Strong Arm Of The Law Heavy Metal Thunder 20,000 Ft Wheels Of Steel Never Surrender Fire In The Sky Machine Gun	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Steve Dawson Nigel Glockner

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Power And The Glory 1983 Carrerre

	Track Listing: Power And The Glory Redline Warrior Nightmare This Town Rocks Watching The Sky Midas Touch The Eagle Has Landed	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Steve Dawson Nigel Glockner

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Crusader 1984 Carrerre

	Track Listing: The Crusader Prelude Crusader A Little Bit Of What You Fancy Sailing To America Set Me Free Just Let Me Rock Bad Boys Do It All For You Rock City Run For Your Lives	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Steve Dawson Nigel Glockner

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Innocence Is No Excuse 1985 Capitol

	Track Listing: Rockin' Again Call Of The Wild Back On The Streets Devil Rides Out Rock N' Roll Gypsy Broken Heroes Gonna Shout Everybody Up Raise Some Hell Give It Everything You've Got	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Steve Dawson Nigel Glockner

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Rock The Nations 1986 Capitol

	Track Listing: Rock The Nations Battle Cry Waiting For The Night We Came Here To Rock You Ain't No Angel Running Hot Party Til You Puke Empty Promises Northern Lady	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Paul Johnson Nigel Glockner

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Destiny 1988 Enigma

	Track Listing: Ride Like The Wind Where The Lightning Strikes I Can't Wait Anymore Calm Before The Storm S.O.S. Song For Emma For Whom The Bell Tolls We Are Strong Jericho Siren Red Alert	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Paul Johnson Nigel Durham

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Rock'n'Roll Gypsies 1989 Enigma

	Track Listing: Power And The Glory And The Bands Played On Rock The Nations Dallas 1PM Broken Heroes Battle Cry Rock N' Roll Gypsy Northern Lady I Can't Wait Anymore This Town Rocks The Eagle Has Landed Just Let Me Rock	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Nibbs Carter Nigel Glockner

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Solid Ball Of Rock 1991 Charisma

	Track Listing: Solid Ball Of Rock Altar Of The Gods Requiem (We Will Remember) Lights In The Sky I Just Can't Get Enough Baptism Of Fire Ain't Gonna Take It I'm On Fire Overture In B-Minor/Refugee Bavarian Rhapsody Crash Dive Requiem Reeperbahn Stomp	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Nibbs Carter Nigel Glockner

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Greatest Hits Live! 1991 Grand Slamm

	Track Listing: Opening Theme Heavy Metal Thunder Rock N' Roll Gypsy And The Bands Played On 20,000 Ft Ride Like The Wind Motorcycle Man 747 See The Light Shinin' Frozen Rainbow Princess Of The Night Wheels Of Steel Denim And Leather Crusader Rockin' Again Back On The Streets	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Nibbs Carter Nigel Glockner

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Forever Free 1993 Mayhem

	Track Listing: Forever Free Hole In The Sky Just Wanna Make Love To You Get Down And Dirty Iron Wheels One Step Away Can't Stop Rockin' Nighthunter Grind Cloud Nine	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Nibbs Carter Nigel Glockner

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The Best Of Saxon 1994 Griffin

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Dogs Of War 1995 Mayhem

	Track Listing: Dogs Of War Burning Wheels Don't Worry Big Twin Rolling Hold On The Great White Buffalo Demolition Alley Walking Through Tokyo Give It All Away Yesterday's Gone	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Graham Oliver Nibbs Carter Nigel Glockner

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The Eagle Has Landed II (live) 1996 CBH

	Track Listing: Intro/Warlord Dogs Of War Forever Free Requiem (We Will Remember) Crusader Lights In The Sky Iron Wheels Ain't Gonna Take It Crash Dive Refugee Solid Ball Of Rock The Great White Buffalo The Eagle Has Landed Princess Of The Night Can't Stop Rockin' Denim And Leather Wheels Of Steel-Demolition Alley	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Doug Scarratt Nibbs Carter Nigel Glockner

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Unleash The Beast 1997 Virgin

	Track Listing: Gothic Dreams Unleash The Beast Terminal Velocity Circle Of Light The Thin Red Line Ministry Of Fools The Preacher Bloodletter Cut Out The Disease Absent Friends All Hell Breaking Loose	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Doug Scarratt Nibbs Carter Nigel Glockner

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Metalhead 1999 Steamhammer/SPV

	Track Listing: Intro Metalhead Are We Travellers In Time Conquistador What Goes Around Song Of Evil All Guns Blazing Prisoner Piss Off Watching You Sea Of Life	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Doug Scarratt Nibbs Carter Fritz Randow

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Killing Ground 2001 Steamhammer/SPV

	Track Listing: Prelude To War Killing Ground Court Of The Crimson King Coming Home Till Hell Freezes Over Dragon's Lair - You Don't Know What You've Got Deeds Of Glory Running For The Border Shadows On The Wall Rock Is Our Life	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Doug Scarratt Nibbs Carter Fritz Randow

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Classic Rock Legends    2002

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Live Innocence / The Power And The Glory    2003

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The Saxon Chronicles    2003

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Live Legends    2004

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Lionheart 2004 Steamhammer/SPV

	Track Listing: Witchfinder General Man And Machine The Return Lionheart Beyond the Grave Justice To live by the Sword Jack Tars English Man´o`war Searching for Atlantis Flying on the Edge	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Doug Scarratt Nibbs Carter Jörg Michael

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The Eagle Has Landed III (live) 2006 Steamhammer/SPV

	Track Listing: This Town Rocks Backs To The Wall Redline Stand Up And Be Counted Never Surrender Frozen Rainbow Suzie Hold On Play It Loud Warrior See The Lights Shining To Hell And Back Again Stallions Of The Highway Wheels Of Steel And The Bands Played On Crusader The Return Lionheart Man & Machine Beyond The Grave Searching For Atlantis To Live By The Sword Pt. I Unleash The Beast To Live By The Sword Pt. II Flying On The Edge Jack Tars English Man 'O' War Court Of The Crimson King Broken Heroes Dragon's Lair Rock Is Our Live Travellers Time Solid Ball Of Rock	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Doug Scarratt Nibbs Carter Nigel Glockner Jörg Michael

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The Inner Sanctum 2006 Steamhammer/SPV

	Track Listing: State Of Grace Need For Speed Let Me Feel Your Power Red Star Falling I've Got To Rock (To Stay Alive) If I Was You Going Nowhere Fast Ashes To Ashes Empire Rising Atilla The Hun	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Doug Scarratt Nibbs Carter Nigel Glockner

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Into The Labyrinth 2009 Steamhammer/SPV

	Track Listing: Battalions Of Steel Live To Rock Demon Sweeney Todd The Letter Valley Of The Kings Slow Lane Blues Crime Of Passion Premonition in D Minor Voice Protect Yourselves Hellcat Come Rock Of Ages (The Circle Is Complete) Coming Home (Bottleneck Version)	Lineup: Biff Byford Paul Quinn Doug Scarratt Nibbs Carter Nigel Glockner

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