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====== Iron Maiden ====== | ====== Iron Maiden ====== | ||
- | Iron Maiden is an English heavy metal band from Leyton, East London, founded in December 1975 by bassist and principal composer Steve Harris. The other group members are Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Dave Murray and Adrian Smith. [([[https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Maiden# | + | ==== English heavy metal band ==== |
+ | Iron Maiden is an English heavy metal band from Leyton, East London, founded in December 1975 by bassist and principal composer Steve Harris. The other group members are Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Dave Murray and Adrian Smith. [([[http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/ | ||
+ | ==== The band once stopped to play an impromptu gig at a wedding in Poland ==== | ||
+ | Iron Maiden came to a concert in Poznan Arena. Musicians stayed overnight at the hotel Merkury and as true heavy metal musicians, they decided to drop out for a drink. The closest active restaurant (remember this was 1984), Adria, was located right next to the hotel and Poznan Fair. A guest recognized them and asked for a quick show for the bride and groom. [([[https:// | ||
- | ====== The Band Once Stopped To Play An Impromptu Gig At A Wedding In Poland ====== | + | ==== The band flies their own plane ==== |
+ | The name of this jumbo jet is a word game that combines the term "Air Force One" belonging to the President of the United States and " | ||
- | Iron Maiden came to a concert in Poznan Arena. Musicians stayed overnight at the hotel Merkury and as true heavy metal musicians, they decided to drop out for a drink. The closest active restaurant | + | ==== Bruce Dickinson ==== |
+ | The singer Bruce Dickinson isn't only one of the unequaled incredible | ||
+ | ==== Nicko McBrain ===== | ||
+ | McBrain was drumming at age 10, playing on his mom's cooker with anything that could fill in as drumsticks, including knitting needles. [([[https:// | ||
- | ====== The Band flies their own plane ====== | + | ==== Original Lineup |
- | The name of this Jumbo Jet is a word game that combines the term "Air Force One" belonging to the President | + | The band's original lineup consisted |
+ | ==== Live Performances With Eddie ==== | ||
- | ====== Bruce Dickinson ====== | + | Iron Maiden is known for their energetic and theatrical live performances, |
- | The singer Bruce Dickinson isn't only one of the unequaled incredible metal entertainers, | + | ==== Eddie ==== |
+ | Eddie, the band's iconic mascot, was created by artist Derek Riggs and has appeared on every Iron Maiden album cover since their debut.[([[https:// | ||
- | ====== Nicko McBrain ====== | + | ==== Self-Titled Debut Album ==== |
- | McBrain was drumming at age 10, playing on his mom' | + | Iron Maiden' |
+ | ==== Bruce Dickinson Joining The Band ==== | ||
+ | Bruce Dickinson joined Iron Maiden as the band's vocalist in 1981, replacing Paul Di' | ||
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+ | ==== The Number of the Beast ==== | ||
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+ | ==== Eddie Variations ==== | ||
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+ | The band's mascot Eddie has been depicted in various forms over the years, including as a mummy, a cyborg, a soldier, and even as a devil.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Powerslave ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden' | ||
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+ | ==== Nicko McBrain Joining The Band ==== | ||
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+ | Nicko McBrain joined Iron Maiden as their drummer in 1982, replacing Clive Burr.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Inspirations ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden' | ||
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+ | ==== Seventh Son of a Seventh Son ==== | ||
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+ | The band's album " | ||
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+ | ==== Complex Compositions ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden is known for their long and complex compositions, | ||
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+ | ==== 16 Studio Albums ==== | ||
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+ | The band has released a total of 16 studio albums, with their most recent being " | ||
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+ | ==== Successful ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the most successful heavy metal bands of all time.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Longest Song To Date ==== | ||
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+ | The band's album "The Book of Souls" (2015) features their longest song to date, " | ||
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+ | ==== Legacy Of The Beast Game ==== | ||
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+ | The band's " | ||
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+ | ==== Awards ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden has received numerous awards and accolades throughout their career, including a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2011.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Steve Harris ==== | ||
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+ | Steve Harris, in addition to his role as the band's bassist, is the primary songwriter for Iron Maiden and has written many of their most popular songs.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Fear of the Dark ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden' | ||
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+ | ==== Brave New World ==== | ||
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+ | The band's album "Brave New World" (2000) marked the return of vocalist Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Adrian Smith, who had previously left the band in the 1990s.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Touring ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden has toured extensively throughout their career, playing shows in over 60 countries and performing in front of millions of fans.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Rock In Rio ==== | ||
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+ | The band's concert at Rock in Rio in 2001 drew a crowd of over 250,000 people, making it one of the largest live performances in history.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== A Matter of Life and Death ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden' | ||
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+ | ==== Trooper ==== | ||
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+ | The band's song "The Trooper" | ||
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+ | ==== Iron Maiden Day ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden was honored with their own "Iron Maiden Day" in Argentina, which was declared by the Buenos Aires city legislature in 2011.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Somewhere in Time ==== | ||
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+ | The band's album " | ||
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+ | ==== Music Festivals ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden has headlined major music festivals around the world, including Download Festival, Wacken Open Air, and Rock am Ring.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Piece Of Mind ==== | ||
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+ | The band's album "Piece of Mind" (1983) features the classic song "The Trooper" | ||
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+ | ==== Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ==== | ||
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+ | The band has been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame multiple times but has yet to be inducted.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Iron Maiden Family ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden has a loyal fanbase known as the "Iron Maiden Family," | ||
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+ | ==== Dance of Death ==== | ||
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+ | The band's album "Dance of Death" (2003) features a cover art that depicts Eddie as the Grim Reaper, holding the strings of a marionette.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Influential ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden has been an influential band for many other metal acts and has helped shape the genre of heavy metal as a whole.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Killers ==== | ||
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+ | The band's album " | ||
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+ | ==== Virtual XI ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden' | ||
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+ | ==== Final Frontier Tour ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden' | ||
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+ | ==== No Prayer for the Dying ==== | ||
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+ | The band's album "No Prayer for the Dying" (1990) features the hit single "Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter," | ||
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+ | ==== Iron Maiden Fan Club ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden has a dedicated fan club called the "Iron Maiden Fan Club," which offers exclusive merchandise, | ||
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+ | ==== The X Factor ==== | ||
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+ | The band's album "The X Factor" | ||
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+ | ==== Musicianship And Technical Skill ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden has been praised for their musicianship and the technical skill of their guitarists, particularly the harmonized guitar solos of Dave Murray and Adrian Smith.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Charity ==== | ||
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+ | The band has been recognized for their philanthropic efforts, including their support for cancer research and their involvement in various charitable initiatives.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Most Enduring And Influential ==== | ||
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+ | Iron Maiden continues to tour and release new music, maintaining their status as one of the most enduring and influential bands in heavy metal history.[([[https:// | ||
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