Andy C. Saxton
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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[1] from Watford, England. He has worked alongside many famous bands and musicians including Bon Jovi, Sepultura, Alexisonfire, Jimmy Eat World.[2] Saxton was also the bassist for the Progressive Metal band Cry For Silence for eight years with the new [3]Slipknot bassist Alessandro Venturella.[3] Saxton has played on albums with Ryan Richards from Funeral For a Friend and Charlie Simpson from Busted/Fightstar[4]
Influences[edit]
According to an interview published in Bass Guitar magazine,[5] Saxton's main influences are Alain Caron, Jaco Pastorius, Ryan Martinie, Stuart Zender, Les Claypool and Flea.
Discography[edit]
- Through The Precious Words (2001)[6] with Cry For Silence
- The Longest Day Mighty Atom Records (2004)[7] with Cry For Silence
- The Glorious Dead Visible Noise (2008)[8] with Cry For Silence
- Takin Over Plastic Head Distribution (2009)[9] with New Device
- The Shape Of Things To Come Basick Records (2017)[10] with First Signs Of Frost
References[edit]
- ^ "Andy Saxton". IMDb.com. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ "Bass Players United – Interview- Andy Saxton". Bass Players United. Retrieved 30 March 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "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.