# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Thunderstick + Support
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Saturday 3rd May 2025!!

The Thunderstick band return to it’s home venue!! 

Come expecting to witness a proper show from one of the leading exponents of Classic Theatrical Rock 

 

Barry Graham Purkis, more commonly known as Thunderstick (born 7 December 1954), is an English drummer who wore various masks and used to perform on-stage closed in a cage. He was in the cult-band Samson, with whom his name is most associated.[1]

In 1979, he developed his persona modelled on horror icons such as The Rocky Horror Show, Dr. Phibes and the old Hammer horror films, alternatively wearing black and white make-up, an old man/schoolteacher mask, a black cotton mask and his trademarked rhinestone covered mirrorball mask. He played inside a cage, including during a brief Samson reunion in 2000. With Samson he enjoyed a certain degree of success, especially when their album Head On was released in 1980 and reached No. 34 in the UK Albums Chart. The following single "Riding With The Angels", from the album Shock Tactics, charted in the UK Singles Chart at No. 54.

In a rare occurrence his face was seen when he performed the main-role in the b-movie Biceps of Steel, featuring his band at the time Samson. In the film his then brother-in-law Ben K. Reeves performed as Thunderstick in his stead, only for the shots where Purkis and Thunderstick were set to appear at the same time.

In the June 2005 issue of Classic Rock Magazine, Thunderstick was listed as no. 36 in the "50 Greatest Drummers in Rock" feature.

 

Tickets:  https://good-show.co.uk/events/1918
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gravesend/thunderstick-support/200027839702815
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, rocky-horror-picture-show, trips-adventures, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 71

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gravesend
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Leo's Red lion Gravesend
- **lat**: 51.444033
- **long**: 0.347611
- **full address**: Leo's Red lion Gravesend, Crete Hall Rd,Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Thunderstick + Support
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Thunderstick + Support being held?
  - **A:** Thunderstick + Support takes place on Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 07:30 pm at Leo's Red lion Gravesend, Crete Hall Rd,Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Thunderstick + Support?
  - **A:** Thunderstick + Support is organized by Leo's Red lion Gravesend.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Thunderstick + Support is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gravesend, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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