Q 01/05

Who founded Iron Maiden in 1975 and went on to be its bassist and main songwriter?

A) Steve Harris

B) Dave Murray

C) Rod Smallwood

D) Clive Burr

Answer · why

A) Steve Harris

He and Dave Murray are the only members to appear on every release.

Q 02/05

In which part of London was Iron Maiden formed?

A) Camden

B) Leyton

C) Brixton

D) Hackney

Answer · why

B) Leyton

Their first gig was at St. Nicks Hall in nearby Poplar on 1 May 1976.

Q 03/05

The band's name was inspired by a film adaptation of which Alexandre Dumas novel?

A) The Three Musketeers

B) The Count of Monte Cristo

C) The Man in the Iron Mask

D) The Black Tulip

Answer · why

C) The Man in the Iron Mask

The title reminded Harris of the iron maiden torture device.

Q 04/05

What name did the band originally use before settling on Iron Maiden?

A) Ash Mountain

B) Smiler

C) Urchin

D) Gypsy's Kiss

Answer · why

A) Ash Mountain

Most members preferred Iron Maiden, so the first name lasted only briefly.

Q 05/05

Who has been the band's lead singer on most of its albums since 1982?

A) Paul Di'Anno

B) Blaze Bayley

C) Bruce Dickinson

D) Dennis Wilcock

Answer · why

C) Bruce Dickinson

He came from Samson, auditioned in September 1981 and was hired on the spot.