“In our heavy metal world, he’s almost as important as Elvis Presley”: Blaze Bayley remembers fellow Iron Maiden alumnus Paul Di’Anno

Blaze Bayley in 1995 and Paul Di'Anno in 1981.

Former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley has paid tribute to the band’s late, previous singer Paul Di’Anno.

Di’Anno, who sang for Maiden from 1978 to 1981, died in October at the age of 66. In the new issue of Metal Hammer, the metal legends’ frontman from 1994 to 1999 commends his singing ability, live performances and impact on the heavy music community at large.