Adrian Smith
Hard rock, Guitarist
1957 –
Who is Adrian Smith?
Adrian Frederick "H" Smith is an English guitarist, best known as a member of Iron Maiden, for whom he writes songs and performs live backing vocals on some tracks.
Smith grew up in Camden, London and became interested in rock music at 15. He soon formed a friendship with future Iron Maiden guitarist Dave Murray, who inspired him to take up the guitar. After leaving school at 16, he formed a band called Urchin, which he led until their demise in 1980. He joined Iron Maiden in November 1980, replacing Dennis Stratton. Following a short-lived solo project called A.S.A.P, he left Iron Maiden in 1990 and formed a group called Psycho Motel. In 1997, Psycho Motel was put on hold and he joined the band of former Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson. Smith and Dickinson returned to Iron Maiden in 1999, after which the band gained new success. Smith has a current side project called Primal Rock Rebellion.
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- Born
- Feb 27, 1957
London Borough of Hackney - Also known as
- Smith, Adrian
- Adrian Frederick "H" Smith
- Melvin
- H
- Adrian Frederik Smith
- Iron Maiden
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Children
- Nationality
- England
- Profession
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on July 23, 2013
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