Effective period / Period of releases: 1978 - 2019

Members: Paul Samson, Mel Gaynor, Bruce Dickinson, Clive Burr, Ian Ellis, Nicky Moore, Pete Jupp, Merv Goldsworthy, Chris Aylmer, Dave Colwell, Edgar Patrik, Toby Sadler, Mick White (4), Peter Scallan, Dave Boyce, Charlie Mack (6), Barry Graham Purkis

NWOBHM band led by guitarist Paul Samson (R.I.P).
Formed in 1977, disbanded in 2002 following the death of Paul Samson.
Samson featuring Bruce Dickinson supported Iron Maiden on the "Killers" Tour in 1981
Members included Clive Burr (later with Iron Maiden), John McCoy (Gillan), Bruce Bruce (Dickinson), later with Iron Maiden), masked drummer Barry Graham Purkis alias Thunderstick, Nicky Moore, Dave 'Bucket' Colwell (Bad Company) Pete Jupp (FM (6)), Merv Goldsworthy (FM (6)).
One of the forerunners of the 'New Wave Of British Heavy Metal'.