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Stephen Percy Harris (born 12 March 1956) is an English musician, best known as the bassist, keyboardist, backing vocalist, primary songwriter and founder/leader of heavy metal band Iron Maiden. He has been the band's only constant member since their inception in 1975 and, along with guitarist Dave Murray , the only member to appear on every album.
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- Genesis – Supper's Ready (Foxtrot, 1972) My introduction to Genesis came when someone at school recommended the Trespass album to me. I got into that, and then bought Nursery Cryme and Foxtrot after that.
- Jethro Tull – Thick As A Brick, Part 1 (Thick As A Brick, 1972) Another epic! There’s so much going on in this song, so many time changes, slow parts and fast parts, light and shade, and those dynamics are something I’ve always tried to consider for Maiden songs.
- UFO – Love To Love (Strangers In The Night, 1979) UFO have loads of great songs, and loads of great albums, but this version in particular, on Strangers In The Night, really struck a nerve with me.
- Wishbone Ash – Throw Down The Sword (Argus, 1972) Argus is one of my favourite albums of all time, and every song on it is great, so I’ve selected this one, the final track, just as introduction for people who don’t know it.
Sep 20, 2022 · By Dave Everley. ( Classic Rock ) last updated 20 September 2022. Iron Maiden and British Lion bassist Steve Harris on having too many ideas and being a tongue-tied fanboy. (Image credit: PYMCA / Getty Images) Steve Harris is in philosophical mood when he calls from his home in the Bahamas.
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Jul 17, 2019 · Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris Unpacks the Legacy of the Beast. Ahead of the band's career-spanning U.S. tour, the bassist breaks down fan favorites like "Run to the Hills," "The Trooper" and "Fear...
Jul 23, 2020 · Photo by: Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer. Steve Harris is the heart of Iron Maiden, which he formed in 1975. Ever since, through the band’s rise to worldwide fame, he’s remained as Maiden’s solid, dependable bass player and the principal songwriter. And it’s clear from what he says in this interview which of those two key roles takes ...
Mar 7, 2023 · Classic Rock. Iron Maiden's Steve Harris: "Having us on stamps is quite a thing for me" By Dave Ling. ( Classic Rock ) published 7 March 2023. In his first interview in two years, Iron Maiden mainman Steve Harris talks about being honoured by the Royal Mail, the passing of time and the future of the band.
Stephen Percy Harris (born 12 March 1956 in Leytonstone, London, England) is an English musician, bassist, keyboardist, backing vocalist, primary songwriter, and founder of Iron Maiden. He is the bassist, band leader and primary composer of the Iron Maiden. In addition, he plays keyboards, and...
