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Andy C. Saxton | |
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Saxton at a BAFTA Screening in London | |
Background information | |
Origin | Watford, England |
Genres | Rock, progressive metal, acoustic, solo bass |
Occupation(s) | Musician, producer, film composer |
Years active | 1996–present |
Website | andysaxton |
Andy C. Saxton is a musician, producer and film composer from Watford, England. He has worked alongside many famous bands and musicians including Bon Jovi, Sepultura, Alexisonfire, Jimmy Eat World. Saxton was also the bassist for the Progressive Metal band Cry For Silence for eight years with the new Slipknot bassist Alessandro Venturella. Saxton has played on albums with Ryan Richards from Funeral For a Friend and Charlie Simpson from Busted/Fightstar
Influences
According to an interview published in Bass Guitar magazine, Saxton's main influences are Alain Caron, Jaco Pastorius, Ryan Martinie, Stuart Zender, Les Claypool and Flea.
Discography
- Through The Precious Words (2001) with Cry For Silence
- The Longest Day Mighty Atom Records (2004) with Cry For Silence
- The Glorious Dead Visible Noise (2008) with Cry For Silence
- Takin Over Plastic Head Distribution (2009) with New Device
- The Shape Of Things To Come Basick Records (2017) with First Signs Of Frost
References
- "Andy Saxton". IMDb.com. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "Bass Players United – Interview- Andy Saxton". Bass Players United. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ "New Slipknot Bassist Identity Discovered – Kerrang!". www.kerrang.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- "A Souvenir From Italy Feat. Charlie Simpson – Cry For Silence Lyrics, Song Meanings, Videos, Full Albums & Bios". SonicHits. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "Bassically speaking: Andy Saxton, The Reunion". Bass Guitar magazine. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "Cry For Silence – Through The Precious Words". Discogs.com. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "Cry For Silence – The Longest Day E.P". Punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "CRY FOR SILENCE RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM 10th MARCH". Facebook.com. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "Plastichead.com (UK): Music CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, Books, Accessories and other Music Merchandise". Plastichead.com. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "'The Shape Of Things To Come' is the upcoming EP from melodic tech-rock quintet First Signs Of Frost". Basickrecords.com. Retrieved 11 August 2017.