Paul Di'Anno, the former lead vocalist of Iron Maiden, has passed away at the age of 66. Di’Anno, born Paul Andrews on May 17, 1958, in Chingford, East London, was the original frontman of Iron Maiden. He contributed to their first two groundbreaking albums, *'Iron Maiden'* (1980) and *'Killers'* (1981), which included iconic tracks like "Phantom of the Opera" and "Wrathchild." After leaving Iron Maiden in 1981, Di’Anno formed several bands, including Battlezone and Killers, and later pursued a solo career. Despite facing significant health challenges in recent years, which required him to perform in a wheelchair, Di'Anno continued to perform live and released music with his latest project, Warhorse.

Source: The Express Tribune October 21, 2024 22:29 UTC