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Nigel Durham dies at 61: Former Saxon drummer’s cause of death, and estimated net worth

The drummer who performed on Saxon’s 1988 album 'Destiny', has died aged 61, the British heavy metal band announcedNigel Durham, the drummer who performed on Saxon’s 1988 album Destiny, has died aged 61, the British heavy metal band announced on October 24, 2026.The announcement…

Nigel Durham dies at 61: Former Saxon drummer’s cause of death, and estimated net worth
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The drummer who performed on Saxon’s 1988 album 'Destiny', has died aged 61, the British heavy metal band announcedNigel Durham, the drummer who performed on Saxon’s 1988 album Destiny, has died aged 61, the British heavy metal band announced on October 24, 2026.The announcement…

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His family has also not publicly shared further information, leaving the cause of death unknown.Durham was married to Lauretta and had a daughter, Gemma, as well as grandchildren.

However, details about his family life, including his marriage and the number of grandchildren, have largely remained private.The musician’s best-known work included his time with Saxon between 1987 and 1988, during which he contributed to Destiny.Although his tenure with the band was relatively brief, the album remains a notable part of his musical career.Following his departure from Saxon, Durham continued performing with Oliver/Dawson Saxon, a group formed by former Saxon….

In 2013, he joined Morpheus Rising as its full-time drummer.Durham’s net worth has not been publicly established.

The drummer who performed on Saxon’s 1988 album 'Destiny', has died aged 61, the British heavy metal band announced.

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