A Manchester Hard Rock band, formed in 1981, SAM THUNDER released first, three track demo in 1982 featuring former ARAGORN and WOLFBANE drummer Chris Dadson. During 1983 drummer Andy Chemney and vocalist Will Glover joined the group from fellow Manchester act THD. Glover had previously fronted AXIS.

Dadson then jumped over to CHATEAUX to record the 'Firepower' album. SAM THUNDER's solitary album, 1984's 'Manoueveres', issued in picture disc form, was produced by Lol Cooper of 100% PROOF. Prior to recording the band was augmented by keyboardist Mike Hepplestone.

SAM THUNDER scored a rare coup when supporting Canadian songstress LEE AARON at London's Marquee club as the band were also engaged to become Aaron's backing band the same night for her first ever British show.

After the group split Naylor and Chemney formed AOK. Glover much later turned up fronting another Manchester act GONE SAVAGE and EAGLES cover band ILLEGAL EAGLES.