Nigel Durham, former Saxon drummer, dies at 61

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Nigel Durham, the former drummer for the British heavy metal band Saxon, has passed away at the age of 61. The band confirmed his death on October 24, describing him as a member of the ‘Saxon family’ and expressing condolences to his wife, Lauretta, his daughter, Gemma, and his grandchildren.

Durham played for Saxon from 1987 to 1988, notably performing on the 1988 album ‘Destiny’. He also performed with the group Oliver/Dawson Saxon between 2000 and 2010, and was a member of Morpheus Rising from 2013 to 2016.

The announcement follows a death hoax in April of this year, during which Durham personally addressed social media rumors by stating he was ‘still alive & kickin’. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.

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Morpheus Rising · Nigel Durham · Nigel Glockler · Oliver/Dawson Saxon · Saxon

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Durham played drums for Saxon from 1987 to 1988. www.kurir.rs · articles.thelocalreport.in · www.ibtimes.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] Durham addressed the death rumors on Facebook on July 14. www.kurir.rs · www.ibtimes.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] False claims about Durham's death circulated on social media in April. www.ibtimes.co.uk · www.kurir.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] Nigel Durham has died at the age of 61. www.kurir.rs · articles.thelocalreport.in · www.ibtimes.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] Durham performed on the 1988 album ‘Destiny’. www.kurir.rs · articles.thelocalreport.in · www.ibtimes.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] Durham played with Morpheus Rising from 2013 to 2016. www.kurir.rs · articles.thelocalreport.in
[● 3 SOURCES] Durham was the drummer for Oliver/Dawson Saxon from 2000 to 2010. www.kurir.rs · articles.thelocalreport.in · www.ibtimes.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] The death was announced by the band on October 24. www.kurir.rs · articles.thelocalreport.in · www.ibtimes.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] Durham played on the 1988 album ‘Destiny’. www.kurir.rs · articles.thelocalreport.in · www.ibtimes.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] The cause of death has not been made public. www.kurir.rs · articles.thelocalreport.in · www.ibtimes.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] Nigel Durham died at the age of 61. www.kurir.rs · articles.thelocalreport.in · www.ibtimes.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] Durham was a member of Morpheus Rising from 2013 to 2016. www.kurir.rs · articles.thelocalreport.in