The late Paul Di'Anno spent just three years (1978–1981) fronting Iron Maiden, but his contribution to their eventual global success remains incalculable. The two albums on which he appeared remain cherished in an entirely different manner to their successors. With Di’Anno at the mic, Maiden were unpredictable. They were underdogs. And above all they were ravenous for a place on the world stage.
Paul had the talent to have been a part of that, for sure. But he never had the greatest respect for authority. It was among his major downfalls. Being told where to be at a certain time, how to behave, how much to drink… all were expectations guaranteed to bring out the singer’s demons.
