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Influenced By David Coverdale, Lemmy, Ian Gillan, Rob Halford, Phil Mogg, Ozzy Osbourne, Phil Lynott, Bon Scott Born on May 17, 1958, Di'Anno (real name Andrews) grew up in England — spending his teenage years singing in various rock bands and working as a butcher and chef. He befriended bass player Steve Harris, who was looking to find a replacement for a singer that just left his up-and-coming heavy metal band in 1977, Iron Maiden. Di'Anno wasn't that impressed by what he'd previously seen of the band but decided to be tried out for the band, and got the job immediately. Iron Maiden soon found themselves as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. 1979 saw the release of Maiden's self-issued debut recording, The Soundhouse Tapes, which instantly sold out its initial pressing as the band built a devoted following. Signed to EMI/Capitol shortly thereafter, Maiden set out on conquering the rest of the world. 1980's self-titled release “Iron Maiden” quickly became a cl...