Nibbs Carter
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Timothy 'Nibbs' Carter (Cleethorpes
, 1966), British
born bassist for heavy metal
band
Saxon
. He is the most enduring bass player in Saxon history, appearing on thirteen of their albums. Furthermore, he played an important role in the renewal process of the musical style Saxon embraced from 1990 on.
's Fastway
, which he joined in 1987, he recorded On Target (released in 1988). In 1988 he joined Saxon, after Paul Johnson left during Destiny
tour. Due to his young age (at that time he was 22) and dynamic stage presence, he became adored by Saxon fans. He made his recording debut with two live albums, Rock 'n' Roll Gypsies
(1989) and Greatest Hits Live
(1990). His addition "seemed to inject some new life into the group".
Cleethorpes
Cleethorpes is a town and unparished area in North East Lincolnshire, England, situated on the estuary of the Humber. It has a population of 31,853 and is a seaside resort.- History :...
, 1966), British
United Kingdom
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born bassist for heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band
Band (music)
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Saxon
Saxon (band)
Saxon are an English heavy metal band, formed in 1976 in Barnsley, Yorkshire. As front-runners of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, they had 8 UK Top 40 albums in the 1980s including 4 UK Top 10 albums. Saxon also had numerous singles in the Top 20 singles chart...
. He is the most enduring bass player in Saxon history, appearing on thirteen of their albums. Furthermore, he played an important role in the renewal process of the musical style Saxon embraced from 1990 on.
Biography
As a session musician with Eddie ClarkeEddie Clarke
Edward Allan Clarke better known as "Fast" Eddie Clarke, is a guitarist who was a member of British heavy metal bands Fastway and Motörhead.-Early days:...
's Fastway
Fastway (band)
Fastway is a British heavy metal band formed by guitarist, "Fast" Eddie Clarke, formerly of Motörhead, and bassist, Pete Way, formerly of UFO.-Career:...
, which he joined in 1987, he recorded On Target (released in 1988). In 1988 he joined Saxon, after Paul Johnson left during Destiny
Destiny (Saxon album)
Destiny is the ninth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1988.-Track listing:-Personnel:*Biff Byford - vocals*Graham Oliver - guitar*Paul Quinn - guitar*Paul Johnson - bass*Nigel Durham - drums-Additional Musicians:...
tour. Due to his young age (at that time he was 22) and dynamic stage presence, he became adored by Saxon fans. He made his recording debut with two live albums, Rock 'n' Roll Gypsies
Rock 'n' Roll Gypsies
Rock 'n' Roll Gypsies is the second live album by the band Saxon released in 1989 by Roadrunner Records.It was the first album produced by Biff Byford and the first work with bass player Nibbs Carter; in addition it states drummer Nigel Glockler's return to the band.In 2001 it was re-released with...
(1989) and Greatest Hits Live
Greatest Hits Live (Saxon album)
Greatest Hits Live is the third live album by the band Saxon. It was released in 1990 just one year after their previous live album Rock 'n' Roll Gypsies to celebrate the tenth anniversary years of the band's activity, together with a VHS of the concert....
(1990). His addition "seemed to inject some new life into the group".
Saxon
- (1989) Rock 'n' Roll GypsiesRock 'n' Roll GypsiesRock 'n' Roll Gypsies is the second live album by the band Saxon released in 1989 by Roadrunner Records.It was the first album produced by Biff Byford and the first work with bass player Nibbs Carter; in addition it states drummer Nigel Glockler's return to the band.In 2001 it was re-released with...
- (1990) Greatest Hits LiveGreatest Hits Live (Saxon album)Greatest Hits Live is the third live album by the band Saxon. It was released in 1990 just one year after their previous live album Rock 'n' Roll Gypsies to celebrate the tenth anniversary years of the band's activity, together with a VHS of the concert....
- (1990) Solid Ball of RockSolid Ball of RockSolid Ball of Rock is the tenth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1991 .Interestingly, five of the 11 tracks on Solid Ball of Rock were written by new bassist Nibbs Carter, who co-wrote an additional three songs....
- (1992) Forever FreeForever Free (Saxon album)Forever Free is the eleventh studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1992 .A UK version of the album features a cover of a biker Space Marine from the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame.-Track listing:-Personnel:...
- (1995) Dogs of WarDogs of War (album)Dogs of War is the twelfth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1995 . It is the last album to feature Graham Oliver on guitar.-Track listing:...
- (1996) The Eagle Has Landed - part IIThe Eagle Has Landed - part IIThe Eagle Has Landed - part II is a double live album by the band Saxon. It is the fourth live album by the band and the first recording to feature Doug Scarratt instead of Graham Oliver that left just after the release of Dogs of War because of disagreement about the band's new musical...
- (1997) Unleash the BeastUnleash the Beast-Track listing:- Personnel :* Biff Byford - Vocals* Doug Scarratt - Guitar* Paul Quinn - Guitar* Nibbs Carter - Bass* Nigel Glockler - Drums-Lyrical Concept:# "Unleash the Beast" is about a fictional story of stone gargoyles coming alive....
- (1999) MetalheadMetalhead (album)Metalhead is the fourteenth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1999 .-Track listing:-Personnel:*Biff Byford - vocals*Paul Quinn - Guitar*Doug Scarratt - Guitar*Nibbs Carter - Bass*Fritz Randow - drums...
- (2001) Killing GroundKilling GroundKilling Ground is the fifteenth full-length studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 2001 .Killing Ground was also released as a special Digi-pack edition with a bonus disc featuring 8 classics re-recorded tracks which would later appear in Heavy Metal Thunder."The Court of the Crimson...
- (2002) Heavy Metal Thunder
- (2004) LionheartLionheart (Saxon album)Lionheart is the sixteenth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 2004 .The album title is inspired from Richard Lionheart, King of England. "Beyond the Grave" was released as a single and a video...
- (2006) The Eagle Has Landed - part 3The Eagle Has Landed - part 3The Eagle Has Landed - part III is a double live album by the band Saxon.-Track listing:-Credits:*Biff Byford - vocals *Doug Scarratt - Guitar*Paul Quinn - Guitar*Nibbs Carter - Bass*Nigel Glockler - drums...
- (2007) The Inner SanctumThe Inner SanctumThe Inner Sanctum is the seventeenth album by the British heavy metal band Saxon, released on March 5, 2007. A limited edition with DVD is available too....
- (2009) Into the LabyrinthInto the Labyrinth (Saxon album)Into the Labyrinth is the 18th studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon, which was released on 9 January 2009. The album was made in between Saxon tours in 2008 and written by the band in England and at Biff Byford's house in France. The first single "Live to Rock" was released on 17 October...
- (2011) Call to ArmsCall to Arms (Saxon album)Call To Arms is the 19th studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon. Call to Arms was released the 3 June in Europe; 6 June in Denmark, Finland, and the UK; 8 June in Greece and Poland; 10 June in France. Previously, it was due to be released on 23 May 2011. The album was released on 27...
Collaborations
- (1988) On Target - FastwayFastway (band)Fastway is a British heavy metal band formed by guitarist, "Fast" Eddie Clarke, formerly of Motörhead, and bassist, Pete Way, formerly of UFO.-Career:...
- (1990) All Stars - Various Artists
- (2001) 666 The Number Of The Beast A Tribute To Iron Maiden - Various Artists