Saturday, January 25, 2025

THE FIRST LINE-UP OF IRON MAIDEN (1975)

Paul Mario Day - Vocals (1975-1976)
The first singer of Iron Maiden, he was fired in 1976 by Dennis Wilcock allegedly because his lack of stage charisma, Day then played in bands such as More and Wildfire. He moved to Australia in 1986 and kept on writing songs and singing there with local bands.

Steve Harris - Bass (1975-present)
No introduction needed!

Ron "Rebel" Matthews - Drums (1975-1977)
The first one to be called by Steve Harris; he was fired after two years and a half in 1977 when their singer Dennis Wilcock convinced Harris to renovate the band.

Terry Rance - Guitars (1975-1976)
Dave Sullivan - Guitars (1975-1976)
Terry Rance along with Dave Sullivan managed Eddie's Bar in Faro, Portugal from 2005 until it closed down around 2009/2010. Eddie's Bar was owned by Steve Harris, opening in 1989. The pub was decorated with old Iron Maiden memorabilia such as instruments, gold records and stage props.