Nigel Durham, the former Saxon drummer who played on the band’s 1988 album Destiny, has died at 61. Saxon announced his death in a social media statement; the cause was not known.
Key Takeaways
- Durham played with Saxon from 1987 to 1988 and later performed with Oliver/Dawson Saxon and Morpheus Rising.
- In July 2026, Durham had publicly dismissed earlier false reports of his death.
Nigel Durham’s career with Saxon and other bands
The British drummer joined Saxon in 1987, replacing Nigel Glockler. Durham played on Destiny, the band’s ninth studio album, released in March 1988. He left during the subsequent tour and was replaced by Glockler.
Durham later played with Son of a Bitch in 1999, alongside former Saxon members Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson. The group became known as Oliver/Dawson Saxon, and Durham was its drummer from 2000 to 2010. He also played with Morpheus Rising from 2013 to 2016.
Band pays tribute after earlier false reports
Saxon said it was saddened by the death of a member of the “Saxon family” and sent its thoughts to Durham’s wife Lauretta, daughter Gemma, grandchildren and family. Glockler also paid tribute to Durham on Facebook.
False reports that Durham had died circulated online in April 2026. On July 14, he addressed the rumors on Facebook, saying he was “still alive & kickin.”
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