Steve Harris

Rock bassist and songwriter for Iron Maiden

Steve Harris - Rock bassist and songwriter for Iron Maiden
Born

March 12th, 1956
69 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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A prominent bass player and songwriter in the heavy metal genre, this individual co-founded Iron Maiden in 1975. The band achieved worldwide success with iconic albums including 'The Number of the Beast' and 'Powerslave'. Contributions to the band's distinctive sound are evident through innovative bass lines and complex song structures. In addition to playing, significant involvement in songwriting led to numerous hit tracks that helped define the genre. Over decades, the band developed a loyal fanbase and became integral to metal music culture.

Co-founded Iron Maiden

Wrote and composed key songs

Achieved multiple platinum albums

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