Former Iron Maiden Singer Announces Farewell Tour Plans

Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno has announced plans for his farewell tour.

"I am gonna be 'Pulling The Plug' next year 2013, and making it my 'Farewell Tour'... It was good whilst it lasted," posted Di'Anno on Monday.

"To all of you who have been with me from the start and many new friends who have given me the privilege of being able to play and meet so many of you through the years I can't find the right words to tell you all how much I'll miss you. All of you have my love & respect forever, and anyone who knows me knows that ain't a load of b-llocks you have kept me going through difficult times, happy times and a lot of heartbreak. I thank you all with all my heart and I'm glad you're not here right now watching me write this crying like a big Jessie (for you mates it means a wuss!) thank you all again, I love you all and wish you all health good fortune and most of all love & happiness. You will be with me always thankyou thankyou thankyou. Timao Corinthians n again te amo simper, Love Paul."

Di'Anno was the voice and frontman for Maiden in their formative years; he appeared on the band’s first two albums, 1980’s "Iron Maiden" and 1981’s "Killers", as well as 1981’s "Maiden Japan" live EP.

Thanks for the report to HenneMusic.com.

Comments

[Agent 00Awesome]

Not to be an ass..but its about time.

This guys been milking his Iron Maiden fame for his whole career.

[JFRules]

Better come to MTL Paul!!

[scawti]

This guys been milking his Iron Maiden fame for his whole career.

I disagree. His Battlezone albums were great but... people want him singing Maiden.He is forever known as the voice of the first Maiden albums and that's what fans expect him to come up with. That's like saying Slash is milking G n R. It would be different if someone like Blaze did the same. The fact they still got along says something as well. I can't see Bruce or Steve keeping quiet if they felt someone was cashing in on their name.

[ShockHazard]

I'd like to see him perform a show or two with Maiden!

[nnb]

ShockHazard wrote:

I'd like to see him perform a show or two with Maiden!

That would be interesting, but I don't think he could keep up with their energy and performance level. Even with age finally starting to catch up to them.

[PatVanHalen5150]

He'll cancel it before it starts.

[Slap-happy]

Doesn't he still have to pay back the benfits he fraudulently claimed in the UK when he was actually touring?