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Barry Graham Purkis, more commonly known as Thunderstick (born 7 December 1954), is an English drummer who wore various masks and used to perform on-stage closed in a cage. He was in the cult-band Samson, with whom his name is most associated.
Aug 23, 2022 · “40 years of Thunderstick (The Band) has given me inordinate amounts of rock’n’roll memories throughout its existence,” Barry Graham Purkis (aka Thunderstick) told MetalTalk. “Like many bands that can claim longevity, it has had both ups and downs over the years.
Oct 8, 2023 · New Wave Of British Heavy Metal drummer Barry Graham Purkis, his iconic masked alter-ego Thunderstick, and ... Snakebite taken from the upcoming album Lockdown.
Aug 4, 2023 · NWOBHM legend, Barry Graham Purkis, resurrected his Thunderstick persona back in 2017 and released a critically-acclaimed album, Something Wicked This Way Comes – the first all-new Thunderstick product in thirty years. The revitalised band has since proved a popular live draw at festivals.
Mar 21, 2024 · Thunderstick is the stage name of Barry Graham Purkis, an English drummer who is best known for his work with the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band Samson. He is known for his theatrical performances, often wearing a mask and performing in a cage.
Apr 19, 2024 · Barry Graham Purkis. Age: 69 (born Dec 7th, 1954) Place of birth: United Kingdom (London, England) Gender: Male. Trivia. In 2009, after years of rest from the musical scene, he appeared live at Keep It True festival along with Roxxcalibur's members and singer Harry Conklin, playing the songs "Bright Lights" and "Too Close to Rock".
Aug 4, 2023 · Barry discusses his career and forthcoming new album for Darren's Music Blog
