Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, east London, in 1975 by bassist
and primary songwriter Steve Harris.
Despite little radio or television support, Iron Maiden are considered one of the most successful
heavy metal bands in history, with having sold over 85 million records worldwide
-Wikipedia
From:
Leyton, London, England
Genres:
Heavy metal
Years active:
1975present
Did You Know:
Their famous mascot "Eddie" has appeared on almost all of their album and single covers,
as well as in their live shows.
Members:
Bruce Dickinson lead vocals
(19811993, 1999present)
Steve Harris bass, backing vocals
(1975present), keyboards (1988, 1998present)
Dave Murray guitars
(19761977, 1978present)
Adrian Smith guitars, backing vocals
(19801990, 1999present), keyboards (1988)
Nicko McBrain drums, percussion
(1982present)
Janick Gers guitars
(1990present)
Founding Members:
Paul Day - vocals
Steve Harris - bass
Dave Murray - guitar (replaced Dave Sullivan after only two months)
Ron Matthews - drums
Terry Rance - guitar
Past Members:
Vocalists:
Paul Day lead vocals (19751976)
Dennis Wilcock lead vocals (19761978)
Paul Di'Anno lead vocals (19781981)
Blaze Bayley lead vocals (19941999)
Guitarists:
Terry Rance guitars (19751976)
Dave Sullivan guitars (19751976)
Bob Sawyer guitars (1977)
Terry Wapram guitars (19771978)
Paul Cairns guitars (19781979)
Paul Todd guitars (1979)
Tony Parsons guitars (1979)
Dennis Stratton guitars, backing vocals (19791980)
Drummers:
Ron "Rebel" Matthews drums (19751977)
Thunderstick drums, percussion (1977)
Doug Sampson drums, percussion (19771979)
Clive Burr drums, percussion (19791982)
Keyboardist:
Tony Moore keyboards (1977)
Iron Maiden Quotes:
"The Homer Simpson 'Conducting Oneself With Quiet Dignity' award goes to Bruce Dickinson , for not using his acceptance speech as a cheap shot against the Osbournes , but merely thanking his band and fans. Bravo, sir!"
"I went to OZZFEST 2005 san bernardino last night and things got pretty crazy. Sharon osbourne had people throwing eggs at bruce dickenson and messing with Iron Maiden's equipment during Maiden's set. Bruce said"
"[OzzFest co-founder and organizer Sharon Osbourne released an] open letter ... In 30 years in this business...I have never seen anything anywhere near as disgusting and unprofessional as what went on that night."
Iron Maiden Awards:
2009
BRIT Award for British live act
2006
Metal Storm Award for Heavy Metal - A Matter Of Life And Death
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