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He has been cited as one of the greatest heavy metal bassists ever. In 2012, Harris released his debut solo album, British Lion, which was followed by The Burning in 2020. Early life.
Oct 7, 2023 · In November 1973, future Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris was a 17-year-old trainee draughtsman whose dreams of becoming a professional footballer had been elbowed aside by a burgeoning interest in rock music.
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- 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.
Sep 20, 2022 · Steve Harris interview: British Lion, what he can't say about Iron Maiden, and retirement. By Dave Everley. ( 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.
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#IronMaiden + #BritishLion legend #SteveHarris talks about falling in love with music and why, despite loving melody so much, he decided to pick up the bass ...
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Mar 11, 2020 · Nonetheless, that’s what bassist Steve Harris, Maiden’s undisputed leader, has been doing since his band British Lion debuted in 2012 with a self-titled album.
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.
