He was the first singer of the legendary band Iron Maiden, and for that reason alone he deserves a place of honor in the history of heavy metal. Paul Andrews, better known by his stage name, Paul Di’Annohas died at the age of 66, as announced on social networks by his record company Conquest Music. Paul Di’Anno died at his home in Salisbury (United Kingdom). according to the statement, which does not report the date of death.
Born Chingford, East London, 17 May 1958, Paul Di’Anno He stood out as the singer of Iron Maiden between 1978 and 1981.. He sang on their groundbreaking debut album Iron Maidenand in the subsequent successful release titled Killers.
Since leaving Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno had a long and eventful recording career with the bands Battlezone and Killers, as well as numerous solo releases and guest appearances.
Despite being suffering from serious health problems in recent years Limited to performing in a wheelchair, Paul Di’Anno continued to entertain his fans around the world, racking up over 100 shows as of 2023.
His first retrospective album of his career, The Book of the Beastwas released in September 2024 and featured highlights from his recordings since leaving Iron Maiden.
“Conquest Music are proud to have had Paul Di’Anno in our family of artists and ask their legion of fans to raise a glass in his memory,” the statement states.
Monday 21st October 2024
We are all deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Paul Di’Anno earlier today. Paul’s contribution to Iron Maiden was immense and helped set us on the path we have been traveling as a band for almost five decades. His pioneering presence as a… pic.twitter.com/pqskpLPBwc
— Iron Maiden (@IronMaiden) October 21, 2024
The members of Iron Maiden have mourned the death of Paul Di’Anno. The band’s Twitter account has highlighted “Paul’s immense contribution” to the band’s success.
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