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