Iron Maiden at 50

<B>An essential addition to the library of any Iron Maiden fan, this unique look back at the heavy metal giants examines the band’s legacy through the lens of 50 key milestones.<br><br></B>It’s tough to believe Iron Maiden’s been around for a half-century, but author Dan Bukszpan has the receipts. In <I>Iron Maiden at 50</I>, Bukszpan <B>pays tribute to the British metal legends on the occasion of their 50th anniversary </B>by examining 50 of the most significant moments, performances, albums, singles, and personnel decisions from throughout their career. The resulting volume features:<br><br><ul><li>Sturdy hardcover format</li><li>Stunning concert and candid offstage photography</li><li>Images of memorabilia, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, concert T-shirts, backstage passes, and more</li><li>An Iron Maiden timeline</li><li>Complete discography<br><br></li></ul> Bukszpan covers everything down through the decades:<br><br><ul><li>Bassist Steve Harris founding the band in East London</li><li>Their first independent EP</li><li>Early success in Japan</li><li>Numerous personnel changes that resulted in the current stable lineup</li><li>Groundbreaking tours</li><li>The band’s private Boeing 757, piloted by vocalist Bruce Dickinson</li><li>Dickinson’s solo efforts</li><li>All the studio albums<br><br></li></ul> …and much more! <br><br>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.<br><br>The result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history—in a milestone year.