“When Bruce came back I wasn’t 100% sure of the reasons behind it. I was like, ‘Well, okay, let’s see.’ I’ll be honest – I wasn’t sure”: How Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris made his peace with singer Bruce Dickinson

Iron Maiden in 1999.

When singer Bruce Dickinson rejoined Iron Maiden in 1999, the band’s legions of fans were ecstatic. But amid the celebrations, one man remained cautious – Maiden’s bassist and leader Steve Harris.

As Harris now recalls to MusicRadar, he had serious doubts about Dickinson’s motives – and remained uncertain for months on end until the singer’s performances and commitment won him over.