Peter Gill (born 9 June 1951) is an English former
heavy metal drummer, formerly a member of
The Glitter Band
The Glitter Band are a glam rock band from England, who initially worked as Gary Glitter's backing band under that name from 1973, when they then began releasing records of their own. They were unofficially known as the Glittermen on the first f ...
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Saxon
The Saxons ( la, Saxones, german: Sachsen, ang, Seaxan, osx, Sahson, nds, Sassen, nl, Saksen) were a group of Germanic
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Motörhead
Motörhead () were an English rock band formed in London in 1975 by Lemmy (lead vocals, bass), Larry Wallis (guitar) and Lucas Fox (drums). Lemmy was also the primary songwriter and only constant member. The band are often considered a precu ...
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Gill was one of the two drummers in The Glitter Band, then formed part of the original line-up of Saxon in 1978. He stayed with them until 1981, recording their first four albums, leaving the band after he injured his hand. Gill later spent three years with
Motörhead
Motörhead () were an English rock band formed in London in 1975 by Lemmy (lead vocals, bass), Larry Wallis (guitar) and Lucas Fox (drums). Lemmy was also the primary songwriter and only constant member. The band are often considered a precu ...
, 1984 to 1987, recording four new tracks for the compilation ''
No Remorse'', ''
The Birthday Party'' and one full album, ''
Orgasmatron''. The band also toured extensively in the time Gill was a member.
After years of absence Gill reunited with his former Saxon colleagues in a new band, named Son of a Bitch with bassist
Steve Dawson
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and guitarist Graham Oliver. Gill stayed briefly in the band, recording only one album called ''
Victim You'' in 1996.
Pete Gill detoxed in 2004 after having a problem with alcohol for two years, and is unable to play anymore due to severe arthritis which "has spread to my hands and my legs and my back".
Discography
Saxon
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Saxon
The Saxons ( la, Saxones, german: Sachsen, ang, Seaxan, osx, Sahson, nds, Sassen, nl, Saksen) were a group of Germanic
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peoples whose name was given in the early Middle Ages to a large country (Old Saxony, la, Saxonia) near the Nor ...
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Wheels of Steel
''Wheels of Steel'' is the second studio album by English heavy metal band Saxon. Released in 1980, it was their first album to enter the UK Albums Chart, peaking at number 5, and is their highest-charting album in the UK Albums Chart to date. ...
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Strong Arm of the Law
''Strong Arm of The Law'' is the third studio album by English heavy metal band Saxon. It was released in 1980, seven months after ''Wheels of Steel'', and debuted on the UK chart at #11.
The last track, "Dallas 1 PM" concerns the assassinatio ...
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Denim and Leather
''Denim and Leather'' is the fourth studio album by English heavy metal band Saxon released in 1981. The album was certified Gold status in the U.K. This was the last album with the classic line up of Saxon, as drummer Pete Gill would leave the ...
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Motörhead
* (1984) ''
No Remorse''
* (1985) ''
The Birthday Party''
* (1986) ''
Orgasmatron''
Son of a Bitch
* (1996) ''
Victim You''
Video and DVDs
* (1986) ''
The Birthday Party'' VHS Video – 60 Minutes.
References
English heavy metal drummers
English rock drummers
Saxon (band) members
Motörhead members
Living people
1951 births
Musicians from Sheffield
Place of birth missing (living people)
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