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  1. Stephen Percy Harris (born 12 March 1956) is an English musician, best known as the bassist, keyboardist, backing vocalist, primary songwriter and founder/leader of heavy metal band Iron Maiden. He has been the band's only constant member since their inception in 1975 and, along with guitarist Dave Murray, the only member to appear on every album.

  2. Oct 7, 2023 · Here’s how it works. Features. Classic Rock. “Steve invited me round to his nan’s house to jam”: the story of Steve Harris’s pre-Iron Maiden bands Gypsy’s Kiss and Smiler and the birth of a legend. By Johnny Black. ( Classic Rock ) published 7 October 2023.

    • Paul Brannigan
    • Genesis – Supper's Ready (Foxtrot, 1972) My introduction to Genesis came when someone at school recommended the Trespass album to me. I got into that, and then bought Nursery Cryme and Foxtrot after that.
    • Jethro Tull – Thick As A Brick, Part 1 (Thick As A Brick, 1972) Another epic! There’s so much going on in this song, so many time changes, slow parts and fast parts, light and shade, and those dynamics are something I’ve always tried to consider for Maiden songs.
    • UFO – Love To Love (Strangers In The Night, 1979) UFO have loads of great songs, and loads of great albums, but this version in particular, on Strangers In The Night, really struck a nerve with me.
    • Wishbone Ash – Throw Down The Sword (Argus, 1972) Argus is one of my favourite albums of all time, and every song on it is great, so I’ve selected this one, the final track, just as introduction for people who don’t know it.
  3. Sep 20, 2022 · ( Classic Rock ) last updated 20 September 2022. Iron Maiden and British Lion bassist Steve Harris on having too many ideas and being a tongue-tied fanboy. (Image credit: PYMCA / Getty Images) Steve Harris is in philosophical mood when he calls from his home in the Bahamas.

    • Dave Everley
  4. An interview with Iron Maiden bassist and British Lion leader Steve Harris about his solo project and musical influences. Learn how he approaches bass differently in British Lion and why he prefers to record live in the studio.

  5. Mar 11, 2020 · Features. Bass Player. Iron Maiden's Steve Harris talks British Lion, songwriting, and why his SansAmp is a carry-on essential when touring. By Joel McIver. ( Bass Player ) published 11 March 2020. "Whether the crowd is 200 or 200,000 people, there’s no difference - I still give 110 per cent wherever I'm playing"

  6. Jul 17, 2019 · The bassist and songwriter of the legendary metal band reflects on their career and influences ahead of their U.S. tour. He talks about their early days, their hits, their fans and their new mobile game.