Founded in Leyton in London's East End in 1975, Iron Maiden released their first album in 1980 as a five-piece with Paul Di'Anno on vocals. Bruce Dickinson would replace him in 1981. With several line-up changes Steve Harris would remain the only original member never to have had a hiatus.
When Bruce Dickinson quit in 1994 and was replaced by Wolfsbane's Blaze Bayley, the band lost a lot of their fanbase. They recorded two albums with Blaze before Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned to the fold for 2000's "Brave New World", and 2003's "Dance of Death", making them a six-piece. As of 1999 the line-up hasn't changed
Keyboards Michael Kenney (1986-present) (Live performances only, not a full member)
Origin
London, England
Formed
1976
Members
Bruce Dickinson, Paul Di'Anno, Adrian Smith, Thunderstick, Clive Burr, Janick Gers, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Dennis Stratton, Blaze Bayley, Doug Sampson, David Murray, Tony Parsons, Dennis Wilcock, Dave Murray, Paul Todd
