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Also known as Adrian Frederick Smith

English guitarist

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Acting · Hackney, London, England, UK

Adrian Frederick "H" Smith (born 27 February 1957) is an English musician, best known as one of the three guitarists in the heavy metal band, Iron Maiden, for whom he regularly writes and, along with bassist Steve Harris, performs live backing vocals on some songs. Growing up in Camden, London, Smith gained an interest in rock music at 15 and formed a friendship with future Iron Maiden…

Known for

  • Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition — Self2026
  • Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer — Self (archive footage)2025
  • Iron Maiden - Hellfest 2023 — Guitar2023
  • Iron Maiden: The Future Past in Amsterdam — Guitar2023
  • Iron Maiden: The Book of Souls - Live Chapter — Guitars, Backing Vocals2017
  • Iron Maiden: The Book of Souls - Live Chapter — Guitar2017
  • Iron Maiden: The Book of Souls - Live at Wacken Open Air 2016 — Guitar/Backing Vocals2016
  • Iron Maiden: [2016] New York, NY — Guitars2016
  • Iron Maiden: Download Festival 2016 — Guitar2016
  • Iron Maiden - Rock am Ring 2014 — Guitar/Backing Vocals2014

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Country
United Kingdom
Active from
1957

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Adrian Frederick "H" Smith (born 27 February 1957) is an English guitarist, best known as a member of British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, for whom he writes songs and performs live backing vocals on some tracks. Smith grew up in London and became interested in rock music at 15. He soon formed a friendship with future Iron Maiden guitarist Dave Murray, who inspired him to take up the guitar. After leaving school at 16, he formed a band called Urchin, which he led until their demise in 1980. <a

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Born
Adrian Frederick Smith , ( 1957-02-27 ) 27 February 1957 (age 69) , Hackney, London , England
Genres
Heavy metal progressive rock hard rock
Occupations
Musician songwriter
Instruments
Guitar vocals
Years active
1972–present
Labels
DJM EMI Capitol Harvest Enigma Victor Sanctuary Raw Power Castle CMC Air Raid Columbia Portrait Parlophone Spinefarm BMG
Website
ironmaiden .com

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Official website
www.ironmaiden.com
Image
Adrian Smith @ Bluesfest July 6 2010.jpg
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Adrian Smith (musician)
date of birth
1957-01-01
start of work period
1972-00-00
name in native language
Adrian Smith
birth name
Adrian Frederick Smith
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Adrian Frederick Smith (born 27 February 1957) is an English guitarist and singer best known as a member of heavy metal band Iron Maiden, for whom he also writes songs and performs backing vocals.

Smith grew up in London and became interested in rock music at 15. He soon formed a friendship with future Iron Maiden guitarist Dave Murray, who inspired him to take up the guitar. After leaving school at 16, he formed the band Urchin, which he led until their demise in 1980. He joined Iron Maiden in November 1980, replacing Dennis Stratton. Following a short-lived solo project called ASAP, he left Iron Maiden in 1990 and, after a year-long hiatus, formed the band The Untouchables which later became Psycho Motel.

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