Paul Di’Anno – born Paul Andrews in Chingford, Essex, England on May 17, 1958 –
was a heavy metal vocalist best known as the frontman for iconic rock band Iron
Maiden between 1978 and 1981. He began singing for local rock bands as a
teenager before successfully auditioning in 1978 for Iron Maiden, a new band
formed by bassist / songwriter Steve Harris. Both Paul Di’Anno and Steve Harris
began writing songs together and built up a following before releasing their
debut EP, The Soundhouse Tapes (1979) which led to signing to EMI Records and
the release of their self-titled album in...