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Paul Di’Anno Dies: Iron Maiden’s First Singer Was 66
Paul Di’Anno, the lead singer of Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981, died in England today after suffering ill health in recent years. He was 66.
Paul Di’Anno, the lead singer of Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981 which included the heavy metal band’s first two albums, died in England today after suffering ill health in recent years. On behalf of the band, Rod and Andy, and the whole Iron Maiden team, we extend our deepest sympathies to Paul’s family and close friends. Di’Anno sang on the band’s self-titled 1980 debut album and its 1981 follow-up Killers, which included the singles “Purgatory”and“Twilight Zone.” Clashes with other members of the band, reportedly due to Di’Anno’s increasing use of drugs and alcohol, led to the singer’s dismissal following the second album.
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