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Paul Andrews (born 17 May 1958), better known by his stage name Paul Di'Anno, is an English heavy metal singer who was the lead vocalist for Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981.
Learn about Paul Di'anno, the British singer who was the original vocalist of Iron Maiden and has a long and diverse career in heavy metal and punk rock. Find out his biography, discography, tour dates, and contact information.
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- Iron Maiden (The Soundhouse Tapes, 1979) Here’s the song that started it all, in its rawest form. An early incarnation of Iron Maiden famously spent £200 recording four songs at Spaceward Studios in Cambridge on New Year’s Eve 1978, all of which except Strange World would surface on a self-financed EP.
- Running Free (single, 1980) Reflecting their steadily growing impetus, Maiden’s first single for EMI Records preceded their debut album by months, taking them into the UK’s Top 40, where they memorably refused to mime for Top Of The Pops, insisting upon performing the song live (the first band to do so since The Who eight years earlier).
- Prowler (Iron Maiden, 1980) Penned once again by Harris and Di’Anno, Prowler was the opening track of an album that catapulted Iron Maiden from the pub circuit to the ranks of serious contenders.
- Charlotte The Harlot (Iron Maiden, 1980) It was guitarist Dave Murray that supplied Charlotte The Harlot for the debut. Davey’s songs are somewhat rare, but experience informs us that they’re generally worth the wait.
Sep 20, 2022 · Talking to the new issue of Classic Rock magazine, former Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di’Anno reflects back on his time fronting the British metal legends, and admits, “I don’t blame them for getting rid of me.”
6 days ago · Di'Anno, who finally underwent his knee surgery in September 2022, played the first show since the operation on October 1, 2022 at the Keep It True Rising II festival in Würzburg,...
Oct 16, 2023 · Paul Di'Anno, who recorded two albums with IRON MAIDEN before being fired, reveals his struggles with severe PTSD and his upcoming documentary by Wes Orshoski. He also talks about his new project WARHORSE and his recent concerts with Gus G.
Paul Di'Anno, the original singer of Iron Maiden, has formed a new band called Warhorse with Croatian musicians. They have released a EP "Stop The War" and are working on a full length album for 2024.
