Biff Byford

Biff Byford is best known as the lead vocalist of British heavy metal outfit Saxon, but his career has intertwined itself into the metal scene via collaborations, guest spots, and his own 2020 debut solo album, School of Hard Knocks. Born and raised in Yorkshire, England, Byford grew up in the industrial and mining heartland of Britain, finding himself working in one of the many mining pits across Yorkshire. Alongside his work, Byford was taught guitar by a friend, and then he took up bass and played in numerous local bands. In 1973, Byford formed his first group, the power ...