Paul Di’Anno was a legend in many ways. Iron Maiden started with his hand in the mix, being the lead singer on the first two albums of the band. Although he left soon after, being a part of the band from 1978 to 1981, and was replaced by Bruce Dickinson, that does not mean that his impact on the music industry was any less significant.
Heading several other bands in the years since then, like Killers and Battlezone. He also had an impactful solo career and changed lives, both through his music and the concerts that he played them at. With all that he was able to accomplish in his life, it is safe to say that his fans are heartbroken at his sudden passing.
Paul Di’Anno Lives On In His Art
Paul Di’Anno’s label, Conquest Music, released a statement on behalf of his family (via Variety), where they announced his sudden passing. Having passed away at the age of 66, he resided in Salisbury in his final moments. The statement focused on the life that the legend led rather than the inevitable pain that his passing has brought, talking about all that he accomplished in the years since he joined Iron Maiden.
Although he was only a part of the beloved band for two albums, his exit did not satisfy his thirst to create. His works reflected parts of himself, and they were seen through all the bands and eras of his professional life. The statement also revealed that the singer had performed a hundred shows since 2023.
While these were certainly the highlights that most people know about the singer, he was also suffering from an illness for many years. However, being in a wheelchair did not stop him from wanting to entertain his fans, as he even performed in concerts in the same.
It is safe to say that his loss will be felt because of the life he led, teaching many what it meant to truly live.
Paul Di’Anno’s Illness and Iron Maiden’s Philanthropy
Considering Paul Di’Anno’s illness, it is almost heartwarming to know that Iron Maiden was also aiding in shining light on another illness. Considering the sales that the band has hit over the years, it is safe to assume that they have made plenty of money, and it would seem that quite an impressive percentage of it has gone to philanthropy.
During an interview with Samaritan Mag, the bassist of the band, Steve Harris, talked about how they have tried to help their community. They like to be quite humble about their donations, finding it to be unbecoming to televise their charity. However, they were vocal about one cause they were trying to bring more awareness to: multiple sclerosis.
Harris revealed that when the late and former member of the band, Clive Burr, was diagnosed with the same, they started the ‘The Clive Burr Trust’ in his honor. This was a personal issue for Harris in more ways than one, as he mentioned there was another friend from his past who suffered from the same illness and was actually in a wheelchair.
Considering the compassionate way that they approach helping others would certainly make the late member very proud of the band that he was once a part of.
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