Paul Di’Anno, Iron Maiden’s lead singer on its first two albums, has died, according to a statement from his label on behalf of his family.
No cause of death was announced but he had been struggling with illness for several years; he was 66. Di’Anno was Iron Maiden’s lead singer from 1978 through 1981, and sang on the group’s self-titled debut album and its iconic follow-up, “Killers.” He was replaced by Bruce Dickinson, who has remained the band’s singer ever since. In the years afterward, Di’Anno fronted the bands Battlezone and Killers, and released several solo albums.
Born in Chingford, East London on 17th May 1958, Paul first came to prominence as lead singer of 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. Since leaving Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno had a long and eventful recording career with Battlezone and Killers as well as numerous solo releases and guest appearances.
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