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NWOBHM (Heavy Metal) band led by guitarist (R.I.P). Formed in 1977, disbanded in 2002 following the death of Paul Samson. Members included Clive Burr (later with Iron Maiden), John McCoy (former Gillan), Bruce Dickinson, later joining 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'.