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Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith

Birthday: 1957-02-27 | Place of Birth:

Adrian Frederick "H" Smith (born 27 February 1957) is an English musician, best known as one of the three guitarists in the heavy metal band, Iron Maiden, for whom he regularly writes and, along with bassist Steve Harris, performs live backing vocals on some songs. Growing up in Camden, London, Smith gained an interest in rock music at 15 and formed a friendship with future Iron Maiden guitarist Dave Murray, who would inspire Smith to take up the guitar himself. Upon leaving school at 16, he formed his own band, Urchin, which he would lead until their demise in 1980. Having already been offered a position as their second guitarist the previous year, Smith joined Iron Maiden in November 1980, replacing Dennis Stratton. Following a short-lived solo project entitled A.S.A.P, he left Iron Maiden in 1990, forming his own group, Psycho Motel, before joining Bruce Dickinson's solo outfit in 1997. Along with Dickinson, he returned to Iron Maiden in 1999, after which the band gained renewed success, and recently formed the side project, Primal Rock Rebellion.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2013
Iron Maiden: Rock in Rio 2013

as    Guitars

2013
The History Of Iron Maiden - Part 3

as    Himself/Guitar

2012
Iron Maiden: En Vivo!

as    Guitar/Backing Vocals

2012
Iron Maiden: Behind the Beast

as    Himself

2008
Iron Maiden - The Albatross Follows On

as    Guitars, Backing vocals, Keyboards

2008
Global Metal

as    Himself

2006
Iron Maiden: Death On The Road

as    Guitar/Backing Vocals

2006
Iron Maiden - Abbey Road

as    Guitars

2005
Iron Maiden: Live At Ullevi

as    Guitars/Backing Vocals/Keyboards

2002
Iron Maiden: Rock In Rio

as    Guitar/Backing Vocals

1989
Iron Maiden: Maiden England

as    Guitar/Backing Vocals

1987
Iron Maiden: 12 Wasted Years

as    Himself - Guitarist

1985
Iron Maiden: Live After Death

as    Guitar/Backing Vocals

1984
Iron Maiden: Behind The Iron Curtain

as    Guitar/Backing Vocals