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10-21-2024, 09:10 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/iron-maiden-singer-paul-di-anno-dead-at-66/ar-AA1sF2En?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=326d43c2f6ca4687b1eff7562bf0eeb9&ei=10
Paul Di’Anno, the former frontman of legendary rock group Iron Maid, passed away in the early hours of Monday, Oct. 21. He was 66 years old.
In a statement to Metro, Conquest Music confirmed the devastating news.
"Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66," the statement reads. "Born in Chingford, East London on 17th May 1958, Paul first came to prominence as the lead singer of the English Heavy Metal band, Iron Maiden between 1978 and 1981. He sang on their groundbreaking debut album Iron Maiden, and the influential follow-up release, ‘Killers.'"
Conquest Music then revealed that after leaving Iron Maiden, Paul Di'Anno went on to have a long and eventful recording career with Battlezone and Killers. He also had numerous solo releases and guest appearances.
Metro reported that despite his noticeable deteriorating health, Di'Anno continued to perform. In 2023, he appeared in a wheelchair and sang his first UK show in 10 years at KK's Steelmill in Wolverhampton, England.
Along with Battlezone, Killers, and Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno performed with Warhorse, Rockfellas, and Gogmagog. The late musician was married five times and had six children.
His cause of death has not been revealed.
Iron Maiden is on a world tour with its current members Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain, and Janick Gers.
Paul Di’Anno, the former frontman of legendary rock group Iron Maid, passed away in the early hours of Monday, Oct. 21. He was 66 years old.
In a statement to Metro, Conquest Music confirmed the devastating news.
"Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66," the statement reads. "Born in Chingford, East London on 17th May 1958, Paul first came to prominence as the lead singer of the English Heavy Metal band, Iron Maiden between 1978 and 1981. He sang on their groundbreaking debut album Iron Maiden, and the influential follow-up release, ‘Killers.'"
Conquest Music then revealed that after leaving Iron Maiden, Paul Di'Anno went on to have a long and eventful recording career with Battlezone and Killers. He also had numerous solo releases and guest appearances.
Metro reported that despite his noticeable deteriorating health, Di'Anno continued to perform. In 2023, he appeared in a wheelchair and sang his first UK show in 10 years at KK's Steelmill in Wolverhampton, England.
Along with Battlezone, Killers, and Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno performed with Warhorse, Rockfellas, and Gogmagog. The late musician was married five times and had six children.
His cause of death has not been revealed.
Iron Maiden is on a world tour with its current members Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain, and Janick Gers.