Bruce Dickinson is an English singer born in 1958, best known as the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Iron Maiden. He joined the band in 1981 and debuted on their 1982 album The Number of the Beast, helping establish them as major forces in the metal scene throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. After departing in 1993, he pursued a solo career before rejoining Iron Maiden in 1999, where he has remained active. Dickinson is recognized for his wide-ranging operatic vocal style and energetic stage performances. Beyond music, he has worked as an airline pilot and authored an autobiography detailing his career trajectory and personal experiences.