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Contrary to popular belief, NOT Iron Maiden's original singer. They had two singers prior to Di'Anno who did not appear on any recordings.

Former frontman for Iron Maiden.

In Iron Maiden, was replaced by Bruce Dickinson.

Claims to have written the original lyrics to "Killers" in the dressing room before their performance at Rainbow.

After Iron Maiden, had a solo career, a band called Killers, and also played with Frank Noon best known for his work on the Def Leppard debut EP.

A no holds barred documentary film on Paul Di'Anno has been in the making for four years and will be ready for festival screenings late in 2024.

Paul first came to prominence as lead singer of English Heavy Metal band, Iron Maiden between 1978 and 1981. He sang on their groundbreaking debut album Iron Maiden, and the influential follow up release, Killers.

Di'Anno has released an autobiography titled The Beast. The book includes a chapter of stories and comments regarding Di'Anno written by former bandmates including Dennis Stratton, John Wiggins and Steve Hopgood. The book was controversial for its portrayal of his abuse of various drugs, many accounts of Di'Anno's violence towards people, and the explanation of his ban from America.

His first career retrospective album, The Book of the Beast was released in September 2024 and featured highlights of his recordings since leaving Iron Maiden.

Di'Anno has had several businesses outside of the music industry, including an internet café and a hotel/restaurant in England, both of which he sold.

Because of his Brazilian father, Di'Anno holds dual British and Brazilian citizenship.

Later in his career Di'Anno's style, along with his music, became darker and more aggressive as Iron Maiden evolved into a more progressive outfit.

Di'Anno has been married five times and has six children.

Despite being troubled by severe health issues in recent years that restricted him to performing in a wheelchair, Paul continued to entertain his fans around the world, racking up well over 100 shows since 2023.

Together with fellow Iron Maiden member Dennis Stratton, he joined Praying Mantis for the recording of their 1990 live album Live at Last.