Just slightly over 50 years ago the band started and already had a partially formed vision as to what the band, its music and it message would be.
It has stayed pretty much true to its origin and to its fans spanning the decades. You’ll see 70 year olds swaying to the band’s music right next to teenagers. That’s quite an achievement.
In the Thames & Hudson’s new oversize and thick hardbound book: Iron Maiden: Infinitive Dream The Official History, with a foreword by band member Steve Harris, delves into the impressive history of the band.
Filled with archival photos from concerts, behind-the-scenes, recording sessions and more the book also contains song lists, lyrics, personal accounts, key moments in the band’s history, triumphs, downfalls and everything associated with a band that has lasted over 50 years.
I never listened to Iron Maiden that much growing up but I did know some people who were big fans.
Looking over the book I can see how the band predated Grunge, Punk and even some Heavy Metal bands. Iron Maiden opened the door to a diverse repertoire.
It’s stage shows were unique, often disturbing, never boring and full of energy. The band's mascot Eddy the psychopathic, monster killer and horror icon has became a well-known symbol of the band.
Eddy has changed over the years taking on various personas yet always retaining his horror/blood lust identity.
The book is fascinating look into the working of a band, its longevity and place in popular music.
2 Timothy 1:7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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