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underpants

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Mon Oct 21, 2024, 07:43 PM Oct 21

Former Iron Maiden Singer Paul Di'Anno Dies at 66

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. He suffered from health issues in recent years but still managed to perform more than 100 concerts since 2023, according to the announcement, which follows in full.

https://variety.com/2024/music/news/iron-maiden-singer-paul-dianno-dead-1236184883/

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Former Iron Maiden Singer Paul Di'Anno Dies at 66 (Original Post) underpants Oct 21 OP
performing 100+ concerts while in a wheelchair Skittles Oct 21 #1
Talk about alternative music - they've never gotten any mainstream media play underpants Oct 21 #2
That's what happens when your songs are eight minutes long jmowreader Oct 22 #3
He was a great singer... bedazzled Oct 22 #4

underpants

(186,672 posts)
2. Talk about alternative music - they've never gotten any mainstream media play
Mon Oct 21, 2024, 08:20 PM
Oct 21

and have remained a force.

Eddie.

bedazzled

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4. He was a great singer...
Tue Oct 22, 2024, 03:19 AM
Oct 22

Saw him on a double bill with judas priest and it was unforgettable. So young to pass...

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