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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Nigel Glockler
| name = Nigel Glockler
| image = NigelGlockler.jpg
| image = NigelGlockler.jpg
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1953|1|24}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1953|1|24}}
| birth_place = [[Hove]], East Sussex
| birth_place = [[Hove]], [[East Sussex]], England
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[progressive rock]], [[hard rock]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]|[[progressive rock]]|[[new wave music|new wave]]}}
| occupation = Musician
| occupation = {{hlist|Drummer|Songwriter}}
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| years_active = 1980–present
| instrument = Drums, vocals, percussion, guitar, [[bass guitar]], [[talking drum]], keyboard, [[synthesizer]], [[mellotron]]
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| label = {{hlist|[[EMI Records|EMI]]|[[Virgin Records|Virgin]]}}
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| years_active = 1980–present
| current_member_of = [[Saxon (band)|Saxon]]
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| label = [[EMI Records|EMI]], [[Virgin Records|Virgin]]
| associated_acts = [[Saxon (band)|Saxon]], [[Steve Howe (musician)|Steve Howe]], [[GTR (band)|GTR]], [[Toyah (band)|Toyah]]
| past_member_of = {{hlist|[[GTR (band)|GTR]]|[[Toyah (band)|Toyah]]}}
}}
}}
'''Nigel Glockler''' (born 24 January 1953){{citation needed|date=August 2018}} is an English musician, best known as the longtime drummer for the heavy metal band [[Saxon (band)|Saxon]], which he first joined in 1981.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=On The Beat with Nigel Glockler of Saxon: Talks Gear and Influences |url=https://www.moderndrummer.com/2018/04/on-the-beat-with-nigel-glockler-of-saxon-talks-gear-and-influences/ |magazine=Modern Drummer |access-date=20 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sonicperspectives.com/interviews/interview-with-nigel-glockler/|title=Interview with Nigel Glockler (Saxon)|website=sonicperspectives.com|access-date=19 June 2018}}</ref><ref name="LetItRock">{{cite web |title=Interview with NIGEL GLOCKLER |url=http://dmme.net/interviews/glockler.html |website=Let It Rock |access-date=20 June 2018 |date=January 2002}}</ref>
'''Nigel Glockler''' (born 24 January<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1617673707216072704|user=SaxonOfficial|title=Please join us in wishing The Engine Room, Mr Nigel Glockler, a very Happy Birthday!|date=Jan 24, 2023|access-date=19 August 2023}}</ref> 1953<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mutilador Fanzine - HEAVY BIRTHDAY NIGEL GLOCKLER!! January 24th 1953 SAXON ex Paul Di'Anno, Thunderstorm, etc... {{!}} Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/mutiladorfanzine/photos/a.756193974440173/3948113335248205/ |access-date=2023-11-02 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}}</ref>) is an English musician, best known as the longtime drummer for the heavy metal band [[Saxon (band)|Saxon]], which he first joined in 1981.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=On The Beat with Nigel Glockler of Saxon: Talks Gear and Influences |url=https://www.moderndrummer.com/2018/04/on-the-beat-with-nigel-glockler-of-saxon-talks-gear-and-influences/ |magazine=Modern Drummer |access-date=20 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sonicperspectives.com/interviews/interview-with-nigel-glockler/|title=Interview with Nigel Glockler (Saxon)|website=sonicperspectives.com|date=5 May 2018 |access-date=19 June 2018}}</ref><ref name="LetItRock">{{cite web |title=Interview with NIGEL GLOCKLER |url=http://dmme.net/interviews/glockler.html |website=Let It Rock |access-date=20 June 2018 |date=January 2002}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Glockler began his musical career in 1980 as the drummer for the British band Krakatoa. In 1981 he joined a
Glockler began his musical career in 1980 as the drummer for the British band Krakatoa. In 1981 he joined
Toyah, a band with the singer [[Toyah Willcox|Toyah]].<ref name="LetItRock" /> At the end of that year, he joined Saxon when previous drummer [[Pete Gill]] retired due to an injury. Glockler has been with Saxon since then, except for two temporary absences. He also occasionally plays bass and keyboards for the band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.audionetwork.com/composer/biography/nigel-glockler_36?composer=36|title=Production Music by Nigel Glockler {{!}} Audio Network|website=Audio Network|access-date=20 June 2018}}</ref>
[[Toyah (band)|Toyah]], a band fronted by singer [[Toyah Willcox]].<ref name="LetItRock" /> At the end of that year, he joined Saxon when previous drummer [[Pete Gill]] retired due to an injury. Glockler has been with Saxon since then, except for two temporary absences. He also occasionally plays bass and keyboards for the band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.audionetwork.com/composer/biography/nigel-glockler_36?composer=36|title=Production Music by Nigel Glockler {{!}} Audio Network|website=Audio Network|access-date=20 June 2018}}</ref>


Glockler first left Saxon in 1987 when he was invited by [[Steve Howe (musician)|Steve Howe]] to join a reformed lineup of the supergroup [[GTR (band)|GTR]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Meister's "Views of the Cruise" – Volume No. 5 – Nigel Glockler of Saxon |url=http://www.decibelgeek.com/wordpress/meisters-views-of-the-cruise-volume-5-nigel-glockler-of-saxon/ |website=Decibel Geek |access-date=20 June 2018 |date=28 January 2013}}</ref> That lineup did not release any albums though some songs appeared on later albums by other GTR members.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tranglos.com/marek/yes/tr_125.html |title=Tentative Review by The Christopher Currie: GTR – GTR |publisher=Tranglos.com |date=29 August 1998 |access-date=17 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060622202750/http://www.tranglos.com/marek/yes/tr_125.html |archive-date=22 June 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Glockler then returned to Saxon in 1988. In the early-to-mid 1990s he contributed to the albums ''[[Turbulence (Steve Howe album)|Turbulence]]'' by Steve Howe and ''[[Aqua (Asia album)|Aqua]]'' by [[Asia (band)|Asia]], plus two albums by The Original Iron Men (featuring former [[Iron Maiden]] members [[Paul Di'Anno]] and [[Dennis Stratton]]). Glockler stayed with Saxon until 1998 when he was forced to temporarily retire due to neck injuries that impeded his drumming.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2013/09/11/on-first-extensive-us-tour-in-years-metal-pioneers-saxon-to-play-peabodys|title=On first extensive U.S. tour in years, metal pioneers Saxon to play Peabody's|last=Niesel|first=Jeff|work=Cleveland Scene|access-date=20 June 2018}}</ref>
Glockler first left Saxon in 1987 when he was invited by [[Steve Howe (musician)|Steve Howe]] to join a reformed lineup of the supergroup [[GTR (band)|GTR]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Meister's "Views of the Cruise" – Volume No. 5 – Nigel Glockler of Saxon |url=http://www.decibelgeek.com/wordpress/meisters-views-of-the-cruise-volume-5-nigel-glockler-of-saxon/ |website=Decibel Geek |access-date=20 June 2018 |date=28 January 2013}}</ref> That lineup did not release any albums though some songs appeared on later albums by other GTR members.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tranglos.com/marek/yes/tr_125.html |title=Tentative Review by The Christopher Currie: GTR – GTR |publisher=Tranglos.com |date=29 August 1998 |access-date=17 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060622202750/http://www.tranglos.com/marek/yes/tr_125.html |archive-date=22 June 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Glockler then returned to Saxon in 1988. In the early-to-mid 1990s he contributed to the albums ''[[Turbulence (Steve Howe album)|Turbulence]]'' by Steve Howe and ''[[Aqua (Asia album)|Aqua]]'' by [[Asia (band)|Asia]], plus two albums by The Original Iron Men (featuring former [[Iron Maiden]] members [[Paul Di'Anno]] and [[Dennis Stratton]]). Glockler stayed with Saxon until 1998 when he was forced to temporarily retire due to neck injuries that impeded his drumming.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2013/09/11/on-first-extensive-us-tour-in-years-metal-pioneers-saxon-to-play-peabodys|title=On first extensive U.S. tour in years, metal pioneers Saxon to play Peabody's|last=Niesel|first=Jeff|work=Cleveland Scene|access-date=20 June 2018}}</ref>
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* 1991: ''[[Solid Ball of Rock]]''
* 1991: ''[[Solid Ball of Rock]]''
* 1992: ''[[Forever Free (Saxon album)|Forever Free]]''
* 1992: ''[[Forever Free (Saxon album)|Forever Free]]''
* 1995: ''[[Dogs of War (album)|Dogs of War]]''
* 1995: ''[[Dogs of War (album)|Dogs of War]]''
* 1996: ''[[The Eagle Has Landed – Part II|The Eagle Has Landed Part II]]''
* 1997: ''[[Unleash the Beast]]''
* 1997: ''[[Unleash the Beast]]''
* 2006: ''[[The Eagle Has Landed – part 3]]''
* 2006: ''[[The Eagle Has Landed – Part III]]''
* 2007: ''[[The Inner Sanctum]]''
* 2007: ''[[The Inner Sanctum]]''
* 2009: ''[[Into the Labyrinth (Saxon album)|Into the Labyrinth]]''
* 2009: ''[[Into the Labyrinth (Saxon album)|Into the Labyrinth]]''
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* 2016: ''[[Let Me Feel Your Power]]''
* 2016: ''[[Let Me Feel Your Power]]''
* 2018: ''[[Thunderbolt (album)|Thunderbolt]]''
* 2018: ''[[Thunderbolt (album)|Thunderbolt]]''
* 2021: ''[[Inspirations (Saxon album)|Inspirations]]''
* 2022: ''[[Carpe Diem (Saxon album)|Carpe Diem]]''
* 2023: ''[[More Inspirations]]''
* 2024: ''[[Hell, Fire and Damnation]]''


=== Asia ===
=== Asia ===
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=== Steve Howe ===
=== Steve Howe ===
* 1991: ''[[Turbulence (Steve Howe album)|Turbulence]]''
* 1991: ''[[Turbulence (Steve Howe album)|Turbulence]]''

=== Six By Six ===

* 2022: ''Six By Six''
* 2024: ''Beyond Shadowland''


== References ==
== References ==
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*https://www.discogs.com/es/artist/285446-Nigel-Glockler
*https://www.discogs.com/es/artist/285446-Nigel-Glockler
*https://www.allmusic.com/artist/saxon-mn0000259800
*https://www.allmusic.com/artist/saxon-mn0000259800
*http://dedica.la/artist/Nigel+Glockler/biography#.UUYxxj6mmFE{{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20220328104712/https://dedica.la/artist/Nigel+Glockler/biography#.UUYxxj6mmFE]
*https://sixbysixband.com/


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Nigel Glockler
Background information
Born (1953-01-24) 24 January 1953 (age 71)
Hove, East Sussex, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Drummer
  • Songwriter
Years active1980–present
Labels
Member ofSaxon
Formerly of

Nigel Glockler (born 24 January[1] 1953[2]) is an English musician, best known as the longtime drummer for the heavy metal band Saxon, which he first joined in 1981.[3][4][5]

Career

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Glockler began his musical career in 1980 as the drummer for the British band Krakatoa. In 1981 he joined Toyah, a band fronted by singer Toyah Willcox.[5] At the end of that year, he joined Saxon when previous drummer Pete Gill retired due to an injury. Glockler has been with Saxon since then, except for two temporary absences. He also occasionally plays bass and keyboards for the band.[6]

Glockler first left Saxon in 1987 when he was invited by Steve Howe to join a reformed lineup of the supergroup GTR.[7] That lineup did not release any albums though some songs appeared on later albums by other GTR members.[8] Glockler then returned to Saxon in 1988. In the early-to-mid 1990s he contributed to the albums Turbulence by Steve Howe and Aqua by Asia, plus two albums by The Original Iron Men (featuring former Iron Maiden members Paul Di'Anno and Dennis Stratton). Glockler stayed with Saxon until 1998 when he was forced to temporarily retire due to neck injuries that impeded his drumming.[9]

After receiving medical treatment, Glockler was able to play drums again, first contributing to the album Mad Men and English Dogs with Saxon guitarist Doug Scarratt in 2001. Glockler again rejoined Saxon in 2005 upon the departure of drummer Jörg Michael, and remains with the band to the present day. In late 2014 he survived a brain aneurysm and several surgeries.[10][11]

Equipment

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Glockler currently uses and endorses British Drum Co drums, Canopus snares, Remo drumheads, Wincent drumsticks and is also a longtime endorser of Paiste cymbals.

Discography

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Saxon

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Asia

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Toyah

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  • 1981: Anthem

Steve Howe

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Six By Six

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  • 2022: Six By Six
  • 2024: Beyond Shadowland

References

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  1. ^ @SaxonOfficial (24 January 2023). "Please join us in wishing The Engine Room, Mr Nigel Glockler, a very Happy Birthday!" (Tweet). Retrieved 19 August 2023 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ "Mutilador Fanzine - HEAVY BIRTHDAY NIGEL GLOCKLER!! January 24th 1953 SAXON ex Paul Di'Anno, Thunderstorm, etc... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  3. ^ "On The Beat with Nigel Glockler of Saxon: Talks Gear and Influences". Modern Drummer. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Interview with Nigel Glockler (Saxon)". sonicperspectives.com. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Interview with NIGEL GLOCKLER". Let It Rock. January 2002. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Production Music by Nigel Glockler | Audio Network". Audio Network. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  7. ^ "Meister's "Views of the Cruise" – Volume No. 5 – Nigel Glockler of Saxon". Decibel Geek. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  8. ^ "Tentative Review by The Christopher Currie: GTR – GTR". Tranglos.com. 29 August 1998. Archived from the original on 22 June 2006. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  9. ^ Niesel, Jeff. "On first extensive U.S. tour in years, metal pioneers Saxon to play Peabody's". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  10. ^ Bowar, Chad (9 December 2014). "Saxon Postpone Tour Dates after Drummer Nigel Glockler Rushed to the Hospital". Loudwire. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  11. ^ Lach, Stef (21 October 2016). "Saxon's Glockler to be Reunited with Life-Saving Nurse". Classic Rock Magazine. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
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