Dead is the first singer of the legendary band Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno at the age of 66, spreading sorrow in the rock and metal scene. The news of the death of former Iron Maiden frontman was confirmed by his label. “On behalf of his family, Conquest Music regretfully confirms the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di’Anno. After leaving Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno had a long and adventurous record career with Battlezone and Killers, as well as numerous solo releases and guest appearances. Although in recent years he was afflicted with serious health problems that limited him to appearing in a wheelchair, Paul continued to entertain his fans around the world, counting over 100 concerts from 2023. His career’s first retrospective album, The Book of the Beast, was released in September 2024 and contained the most important points of his recordings after leaving Iron Maiden. Conquest Music is proud to have Paul Di’Anno in her artistic family and asks the legion of his fans to raise a glass in his memory.” Born in Chingford, East London on 17 May 1958, Paul first became known as the singer of the English heavy metal band between 1978 and 1981. He sang on their pioneering debut album “Iron Maiden” and the influential release that followed, “Killers”. Since leaving Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno has had a long and full of record career events with BATTLEZONE and KILLARS as well as many solo releases and guest appearances.
Paul Di’Anno died, Iron Maiden’s first singer
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