With his operatic vocal style, multi-octave range, and theatrical stage
presence, Bruce Dickinson cemented his place in heavy metal history as Iron
Maiden's longest-running frontman. He also launched a parallel solo career,
earning four Top 40 hits in the UK during the 1990s. Born in Worksop, England,
on August 7, 1958, he kickstarted his career as frontman of the British metal
band Samson, handling vocals on early releases like 1980's Head On (which
reached number 34 in the UK) and 1981's Shock Tactics. He then left Samson's
roster and joined Iron Maiden. Dickinson's first appea...