Thunderstick

Barry Graham, aka Thunderstick, began drumming for Iron Maiden in 1977; a year later he joined Samson where he spent the next three years as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal's most controversial figure - the man in the rapist's mask. The image was indeed offensive and did little to elevate either his or Samson's career, but he was still a powerful drummer in the Keith Moon mould. Aside from appearing on Samson's three albums, Survivors, Head On and Shock Tactics, he also appeared on the Gillan set, For Gillan Fans Only. After Samson he teamed up with Gillan guitarist Bernie...