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It’s tough to believe Iron Maiden’s been around for a half-century, but author Dan Bukszpan has the receipts. In Iron Maiden at 50, Bukszpan pays tribute to the British metal legends on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by examining 50 of the most significant moments, performances, albums, singles, and personnel decisions from throughout their career. The resulting volume features:
- Sturdy hardcover format
- Stunning concert and candid offstage photography
- Images of memorabilia, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, concert T-shirts, backstage passes, and more
- An Iron Maiden timeline
- Complete discography
- Bassist Steve Harris founding the band in East London
- Their first independent EP
- Early success in Japan
- Numerous personnel changes that resulted in the current stable lineup
- Groundbreaking tours
- The band’s private Boeing 757, piloted by vocalist Bruce Dickinson
- Dickinson’s solo efforts
- All the studio albums
In addition, thorough sidebars examine unique aspects of the band’s career, such as the post-Maiden careers of former vocalists Paul Di’Anno and Blaze Bayley, and the 1984 Polish concerts that helped spur the band’s global popularity.
The result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history—in a milestone year.
