Anecdotes

Iron Maiden's 1988 album "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" came 30th in Classic Rock Magazine's list of the 30 greatest concept albums of all time. (mars 2003)

Lead singer for British heavy metal band Iron Maiden since 1982.

Was asked to join the United Kingdom's Olympic fencing team. Dickinson turned it down since he was on tour with Iron Maiden.

He went to the wedding of Marillion frontman Fish in 1987.

Currently a first officer for the UK-based charter airline Astraeus. He flies the Boeing 737-300 and slightly larger 737-700. (2004)

Joined Iron Maiden in 1981 after they fired their original singer Paul DiAnno. He auditioned by singing three songs over Paul DiAnno's original vocal tracks on the "Killers" album. There's actually a recording of this going around in the bootleg market. Bruce's first shows were in Italy from 10/26/81 to 10/31/81. His first album with Iron Maiden was "The Number Of The Beast" in 1982. Bruce recorded 10 Iron Maiden albums and left the band in 1993 to further his solo career. He recorded 7 solo albums including a "best of" with added bonus tracks. Bruce rejoined Iron Maiden in 1999 and has since then recorded four albums with Iron Maiden; "Brave New World", "Dance of Death", "A Matter of Life and Death" and "The Final Frontier", the last of which debuted at number one in the album charts of 27 different countries.

Bring Your Daughter... To The Slaughter, the classic Maiden tune, was originally performed by Bruce as a solo artist.

Is a militant non-smoker who strictly forbids it at his concerts.

Has written two novels "The Adventures of Lord Iffy-Boatrace" and "The Missionary Position".

Enjoys the hobby of professional fencing.

Hosted "The Friday Night Rock Show" on BBC 6 Music Radio until May 28, 2010.

Upgraded to Captain for Astraeus Airlines flying Boeing 757 series jets.

Has an estimated net worth of 20-30 $million.

Currently on the "Dance of Death World Tour" with Iron Maiden (19/10/2003 - 12/12/2003). (juin 2003)

Scheduled to release his new solo album "Tyranny Of Souls" on May 23rd. (avril 2005)

Before Iron Maiden, he was the lead singer for London-based Metal band Samson, led by Paul Samson.

When Bon Jovi headlined at Donnington Park, Bruce, Dee Snider and Paul Stanley joined Bon Jovi onstage for the last song of the evening. Bruce was wearing Union Jack shorts and didn't know the words to the song being played so he had to run around stage reading the lyrics from a sheet of paper.

His employer, Astraeus Airlines, has acquired Boeing 757 jets and he now flies the jet on charter. On a recent flight AEU666, he flew to Iceland as co-pilot, with a jet full of Iron Maiden fans and did the Iron Maiden show, then flew back to London Gatwick.

Released his first solo album, Tattooed Millionaire, in 1990.

He has three children with his wife Paddy Bowden: Griffin Dickinson, Austin Dickinson and Kia Michelle Dickinson.

Hosts "The Rock Show" on BBC 6 Music Radio at 23:00 London Time (6:00 Eastern). (août 2004)

With Iron Maiden, set to release their latest album, "A Matter of Life and Death". (août 2006)

On the worldwide "Somewhere Back In Time" Tour with Iron Maiden, visiting many new countries, and others the band haven't been in a while (i.e. Australia) (février 2008)

Wrote his Autobiography "What Does This Button Do?" which was originally published October 19, 2017.

According to Metallian.com he was in the band Styx prior to Iron Maiden.

He utilized former Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith when recording his solo LP.

Before being the long time singer for Iron Maiden, Bruce was in the bands Speed, Shots and Heavy Metal band Samson. His first studio recording was a song called 'Dracula' for the band Shots.

Iron Maiden are currently scheduling tour dates and preparing. Tour begins Summer 2005. (octobre 2004)

Iron Maiden (Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Janick Gers, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Nicko McBrain) is currently on "Give Me Ed... Til I'm Dead" tour and working on a new album titled "Dance of Death" scheduled for release in September of 2003. (juin 2003)