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Biff Byford is listed as a songwriter, rock singer and composer. Biff Byford was born on January 15, 1951 in Skelmanthorpe, United Kingdom. That works out to 75 years old in 2026.
My Take
Biff Byford represents something I deeply respect in heavy metal: longevity without compromise. As the voice of Saxon since the heyday of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, he has fronted the band for over four decades, riding out every shift in fashion with that unmistakable steel-edged roar. Born in 1951 in the small Yorkshire town of Skelmanthorpe, he climbed from humble roots to a global stage and never let go. I value how he still performs with conviction rather than nostalgia. Artists like him are a reminder that authenticity, sustained over a lifetime, is its own rare achievement.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Biff Byford
- Name (Japanese)
- ビフ・バイフォード
- Reading
- びふ・ばいふぉーど
- Born
- January 15, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit
- Origin
- Skelmanthorpe, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / rock singer / composer / musician
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Biff Byford born?
Born January 15, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Biff Byford from?
Biff Byford is from Skelmanthorpe, United Kingdom.
What does Biff Byford do?
Biff Byford works as singer, songwriter, rock singer, composer, musician.
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