Bruce Dickinson Net Worth

Bruce Dickinson's Quotes

• I never intended to become a professional pilot. But, as I became more curious about aircraft, and, well, not being John Travolta, I realized that the only way I was ever going to fly a jet is if I got a job.
• Iron Maiden is an institution, and I'm delighted that I'm involved in it, but there was a time that I wasn't delighted so I quit.
• If you really want to annoy me, ask me when I'm going to retire from rock n' roll.
• I'm trying to be as green as I can. As an airline pilot, I have a carbon footprint that's a size 10, so it's pretty hard.
• My dad always told me, 'I don't care what you do. Just aim to be the best at it. Even if it's the world's best window cleaner.'

Interesting Facts about Bruce Dickinson

1. Lead singer for British heavy metal band Iron Maiden since 1982.
2. Has written two novels "The Adventures of Lord Iffy-Boatrace" and "The Missionary Position".
3. Joined Iron Maiden in 1981 after they fired their original singer Paul DiAnno. He auditioned by singing three songs over Paul DiAnno's original vocal tracks on the "Killers" album. There's actually a recording of this going around in the bootleg market. Bruce's first shows were in Italy from 10/26/81 to 10/31/81. His first album with Iron Maiden was "The Number Of The Beast" in 1982. Bruce recorded 10 Iron Maiden albums and left the band in 1993 to further his solo career. He recorded 7 solo albums including a "best of" with added bonus tracks. Bruce rejoined Iron Maiden in 1999 and has since then recorded four albums with Iron Maiden; "Brave New World", "Dance of Death", "A Matter of Life and Death" and "The Final Frontier", the last of which debuted at number one in the album charts of 27 different countries.
4. Before Iron Maiden, he was the lead singer for London-based Metal band Samson, led by Paul Samson.
5. Iron Maiden's 1988 album "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" came 30th in Classic Rock Magazine's list of the 30 greatest concept albums of all time. [March 2003]
6. He went to the wedding of Marillion frontman Fish in 1987.
7. Enjoys the hobby of professional fencing.
8. When Bon Jovi headlined at Donnington Park, Bruce, Dee Snider and Paul Stanley joined Bon Jovi onstage for the last song of the evening. Bruce was wearing Union Jack shorts and didn't know the words to the song being played so he had to run around stage reading the lyrics from a sheet of paper.
9. Was asked to join the United Kingdom's Olympic fencing team. Dickinson turned it down since he was on tour with Iron Maiden.
10. Hosted "The Friday Night Rock Show" on BBC 6 Music Radio until May 28, 2010.
11. Currently a first officer for the UK-based charter airline Astraeus. He flies the Boeing 737-300 and slightly larger 737-700. [2004]
12. His employer, Astraeus Airlines, has acquired Boeing 757 jets and he now flies the jet on charter. On a recent flight AEU666, he flew to Iceland as co-pilot, with a jet full of Iron Maiden fans and did the Iron Maiden show, then flew back to London Gatwick.
13. Released his first solo album, Tattooed Millionaire, in 1990.
14. Bring Your Daughter... To The Slaughter, the classic Maiden tune, was originally performed by Bruce as a solo artist.
15. Upgraded to Captain for Astraeus Airlines flying Boeing 757 series jets.
16. He has three children with his wife Paddy Bowden: Griffin Dickinson, Austin Dickinson and Kia Michelle Dickinson.
17. Has an estimated net worth of 20-30 $million.
18. Before being the long time singer for Iron Maiden, Bruce was in the bands Speed, Shots and Heavy Metal band Samson. His first studio recording was a song called 'Dracula' for the band Shots.
19. Currently on the "Dance of Death World Tour" with Iron Maiden (19/10/2003 - 12/12/2003). [June 2003]
20. Hosts "The Rock Show" on BBC 6 Music Radio at 23:00 London Time (6:00 Eastern). [August 2004]