Birth name Paul Andrews Born 17 May 1958 Chingford, Essex, England Died 21 October 2024 (aged 66) Salisbury, Wiltshire, England Genres Heavy metal Occupations Singersongwriter Years active 1977–2024 Paul Andrews (17 May 1958 – 21 October 2024), better known by his stage name Paul Di'Anno, was an English heavy metal singer who was the lead vocalist for Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981. In his post-Maiden career, Di'Anno issued numerous albums over the years, as both a solo artist and as a member of bands such as Gogmagog, Di'Anno's Battlezone, Killers, Rockfellas, and Warhorse. Together with fellow Iron Maiden member Dennis Stratton, he joined Praying Mantis for the recording of their 1990 live album Live at Last.