Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, musician, airline pilot, author and broadcaster |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 07/08/1958 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Bruce Dickinson
Bruce Dickinson announced solo shows for June 2027 as part of his PsychoGod Tour, opening at Belfast's Ulster Hall on 14 June and playing The Academy in Dublin on 16 June. Presales were scheduled to begin on 29/10/2026, with general sale following on 30/10/2026. He also said a new album with his band is due in the first half of 2027.
Dickinson announced a 2026 remix of his 1997 solo album Accident Of Birth, produced with Brendan Duffey and prepared for Dolby Atmos. The remix was previewed around National Album Day UK and released worldwide on 23/10/2026.
Dickinson was named Best Live Speaker at The Speaker Awards 2026, held on 3 July in London. He had also been nominated for Best Motivational Speaker and Best Storyteller at the same ceremony.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Paul Bruce Dickinson |
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| Summary | English heavy metal singer best known as the lead vocalist of Iron Maiden, with whom he has performed in two periods, from 1981 to 1993 and from 1999 onward. He is also known for his operatic vocal style, aviation work, fencing, writing and broadcasting. In 2026 he was named Best Live Speaker at The Speaker Awards, and he has announced a new solo album for 2027. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | Attended school in Sheffield as a teenager |
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| Higher Education | Studied at a university in London |
Personal Life
| Residence Background | Lived in Sheffield as a teenager |
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Family
| Cousin | Rob Dickinson, former lead singer of Catherine Wheel |
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| Son | Austin Dickinson, former vocalist of Rise to Remain |
Career
| Early Career | Fronted small pub bands in the 1970s |
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| Samson | Joined the British new wave heavy metal band Samson in 1979 and left in 1981 |
| Iron Maiden | Joined in 1981 replacing Paul Di'Anno, debuted on The Number of the Beast in 1982, left in 1993, and rejoined in 1999 |
| Solo Career | Released solo albums including Accident Of Birth, The Chemical Wedding, Tyranny of Souls and The Mandrake Project. A new solo album is planned for 2027, and a 2026 remix of Accident Of Birth was issued in October 2026 |
| Aviation | Former airline pilot and chairman of Aeris Aviation, which distributes the Eclipse jet in the UK |
| Broadcasting | Hosts a radio show on BBC 6Music and has presented television programmes |
| Writing | Author of the autobiography What Does This Button Do? and the comic novel The Adventures of Lord Iffy Boatrace |
| Other Ventures | Played a major role in developing Iron Maiden's Trooper beer |
| Speaking | Won Best Live Speaker at The Speaker Awards 2026 in London |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was born Paul Dickinson and changed his first name to Bruce | |
| 2. Is a certified airplane pilot who flies Iron Maiden's private plane | |
| 3. Owns and flies a replica Fokker Dr1 triplane with the Great War Display Team | |
| 4. Chairs the UK charity Flying Scholarships for Disabled People | |
| 5. Is a fencer who has competed at a high level |
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