Peter Gill (born 9 June 1951) is an English former heavy metal drummer, formerly a member of

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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

, 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

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and guitarist Graham Oliver. Gill stayed briefly in the band, recording only one album called ''

Victim You ''Victim You'' is the first studio album recorded by three of the original founding members of the British heavy metal band Saxon, Graham Oliver, Steve Dawson and Pete Gill, after their departure from Saxon. The album was recorded under Saxon's or ...

'' 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

* (1979) ''

'' * (1980) ''

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. ...

'' * (1980) ''

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 assassinati ...

'' * (1981) ''

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 ...

Motörhead

* (1984) '' No Remorse'' * (1985) '' The Birthday Party'' * (1986) '' Orgasmatron''

Son of a Bitch

* (1996) ''

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) {{UK-drummer-stub