Iron Maiden (band)

Iron Maiden are a British heavy metal band from east London. Formed in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris, previously of Gypsy's Kiss and Smiler, they are one of the most successful and influential bands in the heavy metal genre, selling over 60 million albums worldwide. Iron Maiden have so far released thirteen studio albums, four "best of" compilations, eight live albums and four limited boxed-sets. They won the Ivor Novello Award for international achievement in 2000 http://www.britishacademy.com/ivorsmenu/2000.htm.

Lineup

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For a complete list, see Iron Maiden band members.

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Current lineup

• Bruce Dickinson – vocals (1981-1993, 1999-present)
• Dave Murray – guitar (1976-present, replaced Dave Sullivan after only a few months)
• Adrian Smith – guitar (1980-1990, 1999-present)
• Janick Gers – guitar (1990-present)
• Steve Harris – bass (1975-present)
• Nicko McBrain – drums (1983-present)

Original lineup

• Paul Day – vocals (1975 - 1976)
• Dave Murray – guitar (1976-present, replaced Dave Sullivan after only a few months)
• Terry Rance – guitar (1975 - 1976)
• Steve Harris – bass (1975-present)
• Ron Matthews – drums (1975 - 1977)

Former members

• Blaze Bayley – vocals (1994-1999)
• Paul Di'Anno – vocals (1978-1981)
• Dennis Wilcock – vocals (1976 - 1977)
• Paul Day – vocals (1975 - 1976)
• Dennis Stratton – guitar (1980)
• Clive Burr – drums (1979-1982)
• Doug Sampson – drums (1977 - 1979)
• Thunderstick – drums (1977)
• Ron Matthews – drums (1975 - 1977)
• Dave Sullivan – guitar (1975 - 1976)
• Terry Rance – guitar (1975 - 1976)
• Bob Sawyer – guitar (1976)
• Terry Wapram – guitar (1977)
• Paul Todd – guitar (1979)
• Paul Cairns – guitar (1979)
• Dave Mac – guitar (1979)
• Tony Parsons – guitar (1979)
• Tony Moore – keyboards (1977)