Pete Gill
| Pete Gill | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Peter Gill |
| Born | 9 June 1951 (age 65) |
| Origin | Sheffield, England |
| Genres | Heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1976–1987 |
| Associated acts |
The Glitter Band Saxon Motörhead |
Pete Gill (born 9 June 1951) is an English former heavy metal drummer, formerly a member of The Glitter Band, Saxon and Motörhead.
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 four first albums, leaving the band after he injured his hand. Gill later spent three years with Motörhead, 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.[1] After years of absence Gill reunite with his former Saxon colleagues in a new band, named Son of a Bitch with bassist Steve Dawson and guitarist Graham Oliver. Gill stayed briefly in the band, recording only one album called Victim You. in 1996.
Discography
Saxon
- (1979) Saxon
- (1980) Wheels of Steel
- (1980) Strong Arm of the Law
- (1981) Denim and Leather
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
- ↑ Burridge, Alan (April 1991). "Motörhead". Record Collector (140): 16–22.
