The incredible former Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di’Anno passed away at the age of 66, the information was shared by Conquest Music on behalf of his family. According to them, the musician died at his home in Salisbury, England. He has been facing many health issues during the past years and received the help of many fans, friends and even from Iron Maiden, who helped to pay for his medical expenses. He even
had the chance to see face to face Steve Harris and Bruce Dickinson after many years without seeing them. He was a member of Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981, being part of the band’s two first albums: “Iron Maiden” (1980) and “Killers” (1981). Besides having a solo career, the musician also was part of bands like Battlezone, Gomagog, Killers and Architects of Chaoz.
Read the complete statement about the death of Paul Di’Anno
On behalf of his family, Conquest Music are sad to confirm the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di’Anno.
Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66. Born in Chingford, East London on 17th May 1958, 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. Since leaving Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno had a long and eventful recording career with Battlezone and Killers as well as numerous solo releases and guest appearances. 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.”
“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. Conquest Music are proud to have had Paul Di’Anno in our artist family and ask his legion of fans to raise a glass in his memory,” Conquest Music said.
The setlist of Paul Di’Anno’s final concert
The musician also made many concerts during the past years, the final one being in Kraków, Poland last August 30. The setlist had 12 songs and all of them were from the first two Iron Maiden albums.
- Wrathchild (Iron Maiden song)
- Sanctuary (Iron Maiden song)
- Charlotte the Harlot (Iron Maiden song)
- Murders in the Rue Morgue (Iron Maiden song)
- Remember Tomorrow (Iron Maiden song)
- Genghis Khan (Iron Maiden song)
- Killers (Iron Maiden song)
- Phantom of the Opera (Iron Maiden song)
- Transylvania (Iron Maiden song)
- Prowler (Iron Maiden song)
- Running Free (Iron Maiden song)
- Iron Maiden (Iron Maiden song)