Former Iron Maiden Singer Paul Di’Anno Laid to Rest in London.
Paul Di’Anno, the former singer of Iron Maiden, was laid to rest last week on Thursday, November 21 in the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium in Manor Park, East London, United Kingdom. Several photos have come out of the ceremony, some of which you can see via a few Facebook profiles below.
One of those posts, coming from Di’Anno’s official Facebook page showcasing his lowered coffin, was accompanied by this caption:
“Let’s raise glass for the last time for Paul Di’Anno. His funeral was today and this picture is published by the approval of his family. Thanks to everyone today and thanks Kastro Pergjoni for beautiful afternoon at Cart and Horses in long memory of Paul.” Born in Chingford, East London on May 17, 1958, Di’Anno was the lead singer of Iron Maiden from 1978 and 1981, singing on their self-titled and its follow-up Killers.The metal world suffered a great loss last month when former Iron Maiden vocalist and solo metal artist Paul Di’Anno suddenly passed away in his home at 66 years old. Fans, former bandmates, and really anyone that ever met the dude shared their stories about how awesome he was and tributes poured in as a result of his passing. Featured on Iron Maiden’s first two albums Iron Maiden and Killers, Di’Anno remained a member of the band from 1978 to 1981. During that time, he contributed stellar performances that metalheads still revere to this day, including songs like “Phantom of the Opera,” “Murders in the Rue Morgue”, “and “Wrathchild.”
Following his time in Maiden, Di’Anno eventaully fronted Praying Mantis from 1989 to 1990 and Battlezone from 1985 to 1998. He eventually kicked off his solo career in 1997. Most recently, he released an album with his latest project Warhorse this past July.
