Nigel Glockler | |
|---|---|
 Glockler in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | (1953-01-24)24 January 1953 (age 72) Hove,East Sussex, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Member of | Saxon |
| Formerly of | |
Nigel Glockler (born 24 January[1] 1953[2]) is an English musician, best known as the longtime drummer for the heavy metal bandSaxon, which he first joined in 1981.[3][4][5]
Glockler began his musical career in 1978 as the drummer for the British band Krakatoa. In 1981 he joinedToyah, a band fronted by singerToyah Willcox.[5] At the end of that year, he joined Saxon when previous drummerPete 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 bySteve Howe to join a reformed lineup of the supergroupGTR.[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 albumsTurbulence by Steve Howe andAqua byAsia, plus two albums by The Original Iron Men (featuring formerIron Maiden membersPaul Di'Anno andDennis 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 albumMad Men and English Dogs with Saxon guitarist Doug Scarratt in 2001. Glockler again rejoined Saxon in 2005 upon the departure of drummerJörg Michael, and remains with the band to the present day. In late 2014 he survived a brainaneurysm and several surgeries.[10][11]
Glockler currently uses and endorses British Drum Co drums, Canopus snares,Remo drumheads, Wincent drumsticks and is also a longtime endorser ofPaiste cymbals.
