Paul DiAnno, the vocalist who sang withIron Maidenon their earliest releases, has died.
It said DiAnno whose real name was Paul Andrews died at his home in Salisbury, England.
DiAnnos gruff voice proved a perfect fit for the blistering songs bassist Steve Harris was writing at the time.
Paul Di’Anno singing with Iron Maiden in 1981.Paul Natkin/Getty Images
A couple of Iron Maiden live recordings with DiAnno were pressed onto the 1980 EP,Live!!
DiAnno also sang on Iron Maidens 1981 sophomore effort,Killers.
But soon after, DiAnno was booted from the band, allegedly over his drug use and partying.
(He was replaced by Iron Maidens eventual longtime vocalist, Bruce Dickinson.)
