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Andy C. Saxton

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Andy C. Saxton
Saxton at a BAFTA Screening in London
Saxton at a BAFTA Screening in London
Background information
OriginWatford, England
GenresRock, progressive metal, acoustic, solo bass
Occupation(s)Musician, producer, film composer
Years active1996–present
Websiteandysaxton.com

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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Andy Saxton". IMDb.com. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Bass Players United – Interview- Andy Saxton". Bass Players United. Retrieved 30 March 2016.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b "New Slipknot Bassist Identity Discovered – Kerrang!". www.kerrang.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  4. ^ "A Souvenir From Italy Feat. Charlie Simpson – Cry For Silence Lyrics, Song Meanings, Videos, Full Albums & Bios". SonicHits. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  5. ^ "Bassically speaking: Andy Saxton, The Reunion". Bass Guitar magazine. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  6. ^ "Cry For Silence – Through The Precious Words". Discogs.com. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  7. ^ "Cry For Silence – The Longest Day E.P". Punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  8. ^ "CRY FOR SILENCE RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM 10th MARCH". Facebook.com. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  9. ^ "Plastichead.com (UK): Music CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, Books, Accessories and other Music Merchandise". Plastichead.com. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  10. ^ "'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.