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Met my wife on the flight 666 tour at one of the shows. 15 years married and two kids later the band obviously holds a very special place in my heart. Pure joy and love for what those 6 guys do. Thanks guys. Up the irons.
That’s awesome. You’re part of the old guard. I joined up during the Shirley era around 2001 during the BNW tour and specifically rock in rio. I’ve never looked back. Maiden for life.
That was my first Maiden concert in Caracas en 2007 or 2008, I have been lucky enough to see them a few more times around different countries with the same friends that I went to the Flight 666.
When I was a teenager in junior high school, I was bullied really badly. I was an immigrant, I was the fat kid, I didn't fit in. One day I was sitting at the lunch table by myself, and I was wearing my Iron Maiden t-shirt. This kid was walking by my table and looked at me and said, "Hey, you like Iron Maiden?" I was thinking, "Oh, here we go. He's going to punch me or something." So I said, "Yeah." He looked at me and said, "Hey man, you're cool. Come sit with us," meaning the metal kids. And there it was. I finally belonged. I was now one of the metal kids Those were my first real friends. I was walking home some time after that and a kid tried to bully me. The same kid who invited me to be with the metal kids, his name was Scott, I'll never forget his name, he came over and punked the kid who was trying to bully me. And I never really had any more trouble in junior high after that. I wish I could tell Bruce this story and how much Iron Maiden meant to me.
There is nothing as cruel as a pre-pubescent bunch of bullies. Kids are sooo nasty man. I myself was never bullied and for a good reason. I am 5`7" and have 14 % body fat and tough as hell. But I HATED seeing kids being treated that way, so I became the bully beater lol. Older of course now as I am 55 yrs old and could not fight longer than 30 secs. because it drains you(a fist fight) like hell. Let me just tell you that I would take that bully out for you aqnd invite you to the Friday keg party bro.
I like your story and glad someone took up for you but sometimes you just got to say fuck it and just knock the hell out of someone, even if you get your ass whooped, at least he will think twice about fucking with you again.
@@zancraft7865 And there it is Zancraft. A guy can take only so much bull crap till he snaps and hopefully gets some respect and hopefully does not land behind bars for no real good reason.
@@gib59er56 haha similar here I'm 60 one guy came back at me a year later in 7th grade and kicked my nuts because the year before I had threatened him and kept him from beating up my best friend who was much smaller than the bully. Dumb ass bullies lol but I was perplexed and just let that one ride ( he goes, "hey remember me?" "Yeah." And he repeated my threat then slightly hurt my right nut with his foot as I had blocked it good enough). I figured I had demented the guy's confidence or something. I should've beat his a-- when he was picking on my friend but maybe the guy's return would've been fatal? (-; But yaeh rocknroll/metal etc all about getting through life.
Bruce was great in this interview. However, I was somewhat perturbed by the interviewer talking over Bruce. Bruce is a thoughtful and introspective person who communicates well. I believe he would be even better as a guest on the Diary Of A CEO podcast, which is a RUclips channel: www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO I say this because the interviewer on that channel thinks carefully about the best questions to ask each specific guest based on their background and does not interrupt. It's a great podcast. His guests are world class, and of course, so is Bruce Dickenson and each Iron Maiden band member.
Michaela, how was your first live performance of Maiden 😁, I hope it has given you a fresh outlook of the band and lived up to your expectations 👍👍 up the irons
6:24 I can testify to how he is with fans when you meet him. During the early 2000s I was walking towards Turnham Green tube station, when I realised the long haired guy I’d just walked past was Bruce. I’ve been a Maiden fan since the mid 80s, so in my surprise at bumping into him I blurted his name out. He turned around with a smile on his face and said “yes!”. We spoke for a few mins about the band and then we went our separate ways. Here was this very successful rock singer walking down his local high street, with no airs or ego. he couldn’t have been more friendly and gracious.
This is a great story. I'm happy for you being able to meet him in this way and especially about the kindness he showed while giving you a life long memory. He seems like a genuinely good person. Hell of a rock star but ultimately a person like anyone else. As he indicated in this interview, fame is the excrement of success. He cares more about being authentic, and clearly that's his personality at his core. Where others would turn similar success into absolute narcissism, he uses it in uplifting ways for common people.
As a Brazilian I can confirm that Bruce is REALLY loved in my country. I myself have been into Maiden for 40 years now. The first time I saw Bruce perform live was in 1992 and the last time was a week ago 😃
I have seen video of Iron Maiden performing in Brazil. The fans are clearly some of the most enthusiastic for Iron Maiden that I've ever seen. Seeing Iron Maiden in Brazil with other Brazilians would be incredible for this reason alone. I was fortunate to see them during the Somewhere In Time Tour, at Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, California, United States in 1987. Also a great show because of the massive number of fans here in Southern California, but I'm not sure it compares to the fans in Brazil.
Bruce is an amazing person. I've been a Maiden fan since 1985 and just saw Maiden in Brooklyn. The magic is still there and infectious beyond description. Thanks for being the soundtrack to my life. Love IM for life.
Surely the best interview with Bruce, authentic and generous of his time. You don't get tired of listening to his stories. I saw my first Iron Maiden show at 15 in 1984 on the World Slavery Tour and I just saw them last October 30 in Montreal, I'm now 55. Maiden has been part of my life. Me and my wife are planning a trip to London next year to see them on their 50th anniversary tour, that should be the trip of a lifetime. How lucky are we that we still get to see them Live after all this time !
I grew up in the 70's and 80's and discovered Iron Maiden right as I hit 12-13 and was hooked. My friends and I loved the album covers too! As I got older and served in the Navy I began to really understand the amazing lyrics more and more. Then into my career in law enforcement and having kids the music meant more to me. Now in my 50's I enjoy Iron Maiden in another new way at this age, with nostalgia, wisdom, a desire to stay young and relive some of those good ole days. I am retired now and I have taken up the guitar and a deeper study of the music. I am learning fast and enjoying this journey! Thank you guys for still engaging with all us fans! Subscribed!
This is pure gold! My son and I just saw Bruce perform with Maiden (again haha!) in Salt Lake City a couple of weeks ago, and I just wanted to touch on a point Bruce made about the band's musical creations, and how their fans accept the relationship we have with the band's creative processes. I would also add that not only do we accept, but with Maiden we also expect it, and most wouldn't have it any other way. I discovered Maiden back in 1981 as a 12 year old kid and my favorite albums are the most recent ones they've done. It's always so exciting to see what they have created both on record and in live performance and I just love to see for the first time how they present the new material. The Senjutsu songs were spectacular and the band has just been playing so incredibly well, it is a wonderful thing to experience, the collective energy of thousands of human beings all in with the band and loving every minute of it. I'm so glad this found me today, cheers!
I am appalled by Bruce’s authenticity. Extraordinary from top to bottom, successful in everything he touched and yet so humble and balanced at the same time. I’m 50 and have been a fan since I was 11. Grateful for everything Maiden has contributed to who I am.
I went from lifelong Iron Maiden fan to mega-fan after watching this interview. Bruce has always set the standard of what a heavy metal front person should be & has never let us fans down. It was an absolute pleasure listening to him expound on his thoughts & his experience. Thanks to Rich, Sacha & Bruce for the wonderful dialogue.
I've been a maiden fan since 1988 and have been lucky enough to meet bruce and have seen maiden more times than I can remember in 40 years ! He is such a down to earth, genuine guy, an absolute legend and absolute gentleman. He is a master of his art.
I'm from Guatemala and follow Iron Maiden since the somewhere back in time tour in 2008, and now thanks to them I had visit over 20 countries and more than 40 cities.
My dad started to listen Maiden in 1983 when he was 14 years old. He took me for my first Maiden show in 2003 when I was 11 years old. My son is nearly 6, yes you know what’s coming. Sounds like Science Fiction 😂🤘🏻
Bruce Bruce (yes, only he will know why I repeated his middle name) is my absolute number one idol. I am struggling to find the words to justify this man. Legend is thrown around a lot these days but truly, in the old sense of the word, he is a legend. And born not far from me in Worksop, around which I have recently completed a 100 mile race! If he is reading this comment, I can only say thank you for getting me through a tough childhood and inspiring me to get out of poverty and into the world without fear. Much love and gratitude, Joe.
@@MaybeHarvey Bruce himself didn't like it, as it started as something of a Monty Python joke within Samson but they carried it a bit far by making his paychecks out to "Bruce Bruce" which meant he had to go get them to fix it so he could actually cash them.
Same vibe but I was born in 92 been a fan since 03 seen every tour since 06 in a few countries now . There very few bands that can do what Maiden do live
As a music compoer myself, I have been a HUGE fan of Maiden and Dickinson since nearly 40 years (although I'm not that old!). I'm even more in awe for this man after listening this podcast : he is as humble as smart and brilliant
The most fascinating interview I’ve ever seen. I’ve been a big Maiden fan since 1985. I’m from Liverpool, England and , for me, Iron Maiden are the second best band to come out of England, after The Beatles. What an extraordinary life Bruce has led!
They say you shouldn't meet your heros but in this case I'm glad I did. Bruce and Iron Maiden have been part of my life since first listening to their music in the mid 80s as a teenager. Having a difficult childhood, their music allowed me to escape, their artwork inspiried me to draw to replicate it and bring out my creativity, and be there as a woobie when I needed comforting. When I first saw the podcast title of Bruce Dickenson on Rich Roll, it made me do a double take from what at first would seem to be 2 people from different worlds but after listening to the beautiful interview, which Rich is a fantastic interviewer that allows the guest to tell their story without interruptions but at the same time providing some guidance in the journey, you see we are all very much alike then we are different. Thank you for this interview, it brought back a lot of wonderful memories.
I can't begin to express how much this man and his music meant to me for nearly 38 years now. Last June I got to see him live again on his solo tour and he had as much energy as the first time I saw him in 1990. What a career, what a character. This was really interesting!
In 1990, I was 13 years old, with few friends and dealing with a lot of issues. I was never in with the trends or able to relate to the "cool" kids. A friend had me listen to Metallica and Megadeth, but neither spoke to me. He played me Judas Priest which I liked, but it wasn't my thing. Then he played me the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son album. I was hooked with Moonchild. The title track had my imagination swimming. I finally found my "thing." Iron Maiden. I didn't care if anybody else was into them or not. They were my band and Bruce Dickinson was the guy I connected to. Especially when he released Balls to Picasso. To this day, he's my favorite rock/metal singer and nobody else is close. I've met Bruce a few times and he more than lived up to the hype.
Myself and some mates ended up having an impromptu night out with Bruce some years ago after he had given a lecture at the Royal Aeronautical Society in Hong Kong. The event was Black Tie and on the back of his dress shirt was an image of Eddie. We invited him to join us out and about later - which did, this time wearing a jacket and t shirt/jeans. He was a class act - highly intelligent and, as your summary said, a real polymath, down to earth, relaxed and gracious. We ended up at a bar where the house band played Run to the Hills, much to his amusement.... for me and those that were there, it remains one of our most fun, unexpected and enjoyable nights ever.
Absolute Legend of a guy. One of the best examples I can think of living life to the absolute maximum. Brilliant at so many things. I don't think he'll have anything left on his bucket list.
For me to think that one man in under 70 years of life can accomplish all that Bruce Dickinson has is just beyond words. Such an incredible man (and he can sing pretty good too).
I attended my 3rd Iron Maiden show in Toronto in October, and Bruce is perfectly right about making a large arena feel like a smaller club. He and the band project so well and make you feel so included that you feel like you're part of an intimate show. And he is explaining it in a strategic way, but when you're there, it seems so effortless! Such a great band with an amazing front man! Bruce said that they would be back in 2 years, and I will be there!! This is now my tradition! I am also a big prog rock fan! Up the Irons!!🤘🏾
You never know🤔 But what I do know is I have always carried a torch for this man.Iron Maiden ain't too shabby either😜🤘⛓️ I fell in love with both "Somewhere In Time"❤
What do you know. You actually give some free space to talk to Bruce and here we go, best interview fans can dream of. So deep. Thanks Bruce for doing this.
I've been a fan of Iron Maiden since the mid 1980s when I hear Number of the Beast on LP. Such an epic band. Was wonderful to see this interview. Such incredible storytelling and integrity. Thank you.
I know very little of the band iron maiden but anybody that can live like this and accomplish so much in life all at the same time has become a instant hero to me.😊🎉❤😮. Far from easy but he pulled it off!
I’m 48 been a massive fan my whole life. I have a 5 yo son now whose favourite band is Iron Maiden. Amazing to think their music is still relevant today 🤘🤘
What a fascinating guy. Full of joy and life. Privileged to have seen him perform so many times. See you at the kick off of the next tour and I’m sure many many more
I've heard that Dave Murray was in a tough crowd as a youth too, before finding music. Not the polymath that Bruce is after it all, but he also has so much confidence in his playing, just going for it with his improvisational soloing, and really rocking out in his younger days. Just a thought, not sure how valid.
Thanks for explaining what was going on in Sarajevo, Bruce. I don't need to tell you that you are an absolute legend over there, and trust me, that counts for something.
I was a big fan and got See them back in 88 , Still one of the best concerts i've ever seen . Even wrote a high school report on them back in high school. I got to meet Bruce back when he was on his accident of birth tour in Detroit. He was so nice. An amazing singer and person. still love them today
Someone on social media complained that Bruce talks too often and wants other members to talk but forget that he is the most well-spoken member in the band.
What a beauty of an interview ,he’s the most interesting person on this planet ,so real ,humble & intelligent ,& yes I’m a true Maiden fan always & forever ,thanx muchly Bruce .Also my Grandad went to the same boarding school as him !
I love Iron Maiden and Bruce Dickinson!! Bruce is one of my hero's growing up!! I saw Iron Maiden with Saxon and Fastway in Albuquerque NM 1983 and I will never forget it! It was by far the best heavy metal concert I have seen to date and I fell in love with Bruce Dickinson! My friends and I were fans from the beginning and still are today!! I love this interview, thanks for allowing us to know some interesting things about your very inspiring and interesting life! 🔥🔥🔥
Never heard of your podcast before - just showed up on my feed - but if you got Bruce on, it has to be good. Will mark it. I will see them Friday (11/8) for the thirtieth or so time (lost count). The Mighty Iron Maiden. They are the most professional band ever. Thanks and Best!
What a pleasant surprise! Passionate ultra marathon runner here (that's how I came across this podcast). 'Live After Death' was my 1st CD in the early 90's and my introduction to metal. A bit more than 3 decades later I still love this band and will for the rest of this life. Thank you!
Holy crap! Never in 100 years would I have thought Bruce Dickinson appearing on a podcast with Rich. Fantastic trivia and stories by the legend himself! Even some tidbits I never knew about. Bruce could talk! Natural Born story teller . Would love to see a part two some way , somehow down the road. Up the irons !! Catching them live tomorrow night in Charlotte, NC 🤘😎
I’m Croatian woman Into Iron’s music since late 80’ Was on the same plane with Bruce London-Zagreb on Ryanair when he performed in Zagreb solo last year.
49:00 I LOVE that he made an analogy with firing a steam engine 😂👍 54:00 The first time I saw Maiden was the A Matter Of Life And Death tour. I'd happily see that show again any time. That album in it's entirety was amazing live. Really really great interview!!!
I swear Bruce looked me in the eye in 1987 Some where in time tour, Summit,Houston, Texas I will never forget it..look forward to November 17, San Antonio, Up the Irons ..
Not the collaboration i was expecting. But definitely one we need. I love iron maiden and i found rich through tim ferris. I like when my intrests collide like this. Thanks rich.
This was great. Never thought I'd see Bruce Dickenson on Rich Roll! Just saw em live in San Diego a few weeks back. This probably recorded the day after that in LA.
Thanks for the great interview. I have listened to the band for years, but only saw them for the first time this year in Sydney. What a fantastic show, with three generations of fans. Despite what one may think of Iron Maiden's music, there is no disputing that Bruce Dickinson is an extremely smart and literate person.
The fact that Bruce can keep his voice after so many years in the same shape ks incredible , with age a singers voice does age so for some the detuning is nessisary ..but also the singers technique is what also matters , the warmup and cool down , vocal chords are essentially muscles
I love Maiden, big time. My takeaway from this conversation is Bruce Dickinson - Right Place Right time on a thunderous scale. lol. Gives that old saying merit. success is preparedness times opportunity.
Thanks Rich for this brilliant interview - brings out Bruce Dickinson's endless charisma and charm! As a Greek fan since the 80s I can confirm that Iron Maiden have thousands devoted fans over here - it would be wonderful to see them on the street one day, but I very much doubt it would ever happen :)
My first Iron Maiden tour was in 1983, Oct. 20th i think. Charlotte N.C. Quiet Riot opened for them that night. The 2nd show was Feb. 08, 1985. Powerslave World Tour along with Twisted Sister. I will never forget the 1st one because of that checkerboard white and black stage. I was totally unhinged that evening. It was like my 2nd concert ever and also my favorite band. Man, what a time. Unreal.
We took our 7yo to a show in Sydney this year. She slept through half gig but now is fully on board with with Iron Maiden being awesome. She hates covers (or non-Bruce songs) because only Bruce will do.
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Met my wife on the flight 666 tour at one of the shows. 15 years married and two kids later the band obviously holds a very special place in my heart. Pure joy and love for what those 6 guys do. Thanks guys. Up the irons.
Wow. I class that as recent. I feel really old now. I've been following Maiden since 1979!
That’s awesome. You’re part of the old guard. I joined up during the Shirley era around 2001 during the BNW tour and specifically rock in rio. I’ve never looked back. Maiden for life.
That was my first Maiden concert in Caracas en 2007 or 2008, I have been lucky enough to see them a few more times around different countries with the same friends that I went to the Flight 666.
Up the Irons??? So, you're a West Ham fan? Iron Maiden has NOTHING to do with West Ham FC
Smashing! Lol
When I was a teenager in junior high school, I was bullied really badly. I was an immigrant, I was the fat kid, I didn't fit in. One day I was sitting at the lunch table by myself, and I was wearing my Iron Maiden t-shirt. This kid was walking by my table and looked at me and said, "Hey, you like Iron Maiden?" I was thinking, "Oh, here we go. He's going to punch me or something." So I said, "Yeah." He looked at me and said, "Hey man, you're cool. Come sit with us," meaning the metal kids. And there it was. I finally belonged. I was now one of the metal kids Those were my first real friends. I was walking home some time after that and a kid tried to bully me. The same kid who invited me to be with the metal kids, his name was Scott, I'll never forget his name, he came over and punked the kid who was trying to bully me. And I never really had any more trouble in junior high after that. I wish I could tell Bruce this story and how much Iron Maiden meant to me.
There is nothing as cruel as a pre-pubescent bunch of bullies. Kids are sooo nasty man. I myself was never bullied and for a good reason. I am 5`7" and have 14 % body fat and tough as hell. But I HATED seeing kids being treated that way, so I became the bully beater lol. Older of course now as I am 55 yrs old and could not fight longer than 30 secs. because it drains you(a fist fight) like hell. Let me just tell you that I would take that bully out for you aqnd invite you to the Friday keg party bro.
I like your story and glad someone took up for you but sometimes you just got to say fuck it and just knock the hell out of someone, even if you get your ass whooped, at least he will think twice about fucking with you again.
@@zancraft7865 And there it is Zancraft. A guy can take only so much bull crap till he snaps and hopefully gets some respect and hopefully does not land behind bars for no real good reason.
@@gib59er56 haha similar here I'm 60 one guy came back at me a year later in 7th grade and kicked my nuts because the year before I had threatened him and kept him from beating up my best friend who was much smaller than the bully. Dumb ass bullies lol but I was perplexed and just let that one ride ( he goes, "hey remember me?" "Yeah." And he repeated my threat then slightly hurt my right nut with his foot as I had blocked it good enough). I figured I had demented the guy's confidence or something. I should've beat his a-- when he was picking on my friend but maybe the guy's return would've been fatal? (-; But yaeh rocknroll/metal etc all about getting through life.
That Scott seems to be a good guy 😊
This is the greatest Bruce Dickinson interview I've ever heard. As a matter of fact, this may be the greatest interview I've ever heard, period.
Absolutely agree.
Exactly, couldn't agree more.
Bruce was great in this interview. However, I was somewhat perturbed by the interviewer talking over Bruce. Bruce is a thoughtful and introspective person who communicates well. I believe he would be even better as a guest on the Diary Of A CEO podcast, which is a RUclips channel: www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO I say this because the interviewer on that channel thinks carefully about the best questions to ask each specific guest based on their background and does not interrupt. It's a great podcast. His guests are world class, and of course, so is Bruce Dickenson and each Iron Maiden band member.
"Dishonesty is corrosive to the soul". - what a brilliant statement. Bruce is such a wordsmith.
Can you follow me please 😊❤
That explains MAGA
He's made whole concept albums based on PROPAGANDA and INDOCTRINATION.
@@trkddy Hitler's campaign slogan was MAKE GERMANY GREAT AGAIN
@@trkddyu must be ret4arded
there's no pilot I'd trust more with my life than Bruce Dickinson, such a cool dude and an inspiration for me
Been a Maiden fan my whole life (53 now) and will see them live for the first time this Saturday in Fort Worth. I'm so excited!
Have a great day!
Michaela, how was your first live performance of Maiden 😁, I hope it has given you a fresh outlook of the band and lived up to your expectations 👍👍 up the irons
you are going to love it. enjoy man. up the irons all the way .
@@allanmorris1438 It was an absolute blast! If they continue to tour in 25, I'll be going!
6:24 I can testify to how he is with fans when you meet him. During the early 2000s I was walking towards Turnham Green tube station, when I realised the long haired guy I’d just walked past was Bruce.
I’ve been a Maiden fan since the mid 80s, so in my surprise at bumping into him I blurted his name out. He turned around with a smile on his face and said “yes!”. We spoke for a few mins about the band and then we went our separate ways.
Here was this very successful rock singer walking down his local high street, with no airs or ego. he couldn’t have been more friendly and gracious.
In the early 2000s he didn't have long hair anymore ;)
@@Arutha_Con_Doin Correcto. Quizá llevaba peluca😂, para ir de incógnito 😂😂, pero alguien lo reconoció 😂😂
This is a great story. I'm happy for you being able to meet him in this way and especially about the kindness he showed while giving you a life long memory. He seems like a genuinely good person. Hell of a rock star but ultimately a person like anyone else. As he indicated in this interview, fame is the excrement of success. He cares more about being authentic, and clearly that's his personality at his core. Where others would turn similar success into absolute narcissism, he uses it in uplifting ways for common people.
As a Brazilian I can confirm that Bruce is REALLY loved in my country. I myself have been into Maiden for 40 years now. The first time I saw Bruce perform live was in 1992 and the last time was a week ago 😃
I have seen video of Iron Maiden performing in Brazil. The fans are clearly some of the most enthusiastic for Iron Maiden that I've ever seen. Seeing Iron Maiden in Brazil with other Brazilians would be incredible for this reason alone. I was fortunate to see them during the Somewhere In Time Tour, at Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, California, United States in 1987. Also a great show because of the massive number of fans here in Southern California, but I'm not sure it compares to the fans in Brazil.
Bruce is an amazing person. I've been a Maiden fan since 1985 and just saw Maiden in Brooklyn. The magic is still there and infectious beyond description. Thanks for being the soundtrack to my life. Love IM for life.
me too
I saw them the night before in philly and was blown away by the bands energy and ability to not miss a fucking note.
Seeing them in Pittsburgh tomorrow🤘
@@bigeherb Awesome, Enjoy!!🤘
I was there too. Section 207. My 15th time seeing them
Surely the best interview with Bruce, authentic and generous of his time. You don't get tired of listening to his stories. I saw my first Iron Maiden show at 15 in 1984 on the World Slavery Tour and I just saw them last October 30 in Montreal, I'm now 55. Maiden has been part of my life. Me and my wife are planning a trip to London next year to see them on their 50th anniversary tour, that should be the trip of a lifetime. How lucky are we that we still get to see them Live after all this time !
I grew up in the 70's and 80's and discovered Iron Maiden right as I hit 12-13 and was hooked. My friends and I loved the album covers too! As I got older and served in the Navy I began to really understand the amazing lyrics more and more. Then into my career in law enforcement and having kids the music meant more to me. Now in my 50's I enjoy Iron Maiden in another new way at this age, with nostalgia, wisdom, a desire to stay young and relive some of those good ole days. I am retired now and I have taken up the guitar and a deeper study of the music. I am learning fast and enjoying this journey! Thank you guys for still engaging with all us fans! Subscribed!
This is pure gold! My son and I just saw Bruce perform with Maiden (again haha!) in Salt Lake City a couple of weeks ago, and I just wanted to touch on a point Bruce made about the band's musical creations, and how their fans accept the relationship we have with the band's creative processes. I would also add that not only do we accept, but with Maiden we also expect it, and most wouldn't have it any other way. I discovered Maiden back in 1981 as a 12 year old kid and my favorite albums are the most recent ones they've done. It's always so exciting to see what they have created both on record and in live performance and I just love to see for the first time how they present the new material. The Senjutsu songs were spectacular and the band has just been playing so incredibly well, it is a wonderful thing to experience, the collective energy of thousands of human beings all in with the band and loving every minute of it. I'm so glad this found me today, cheers!
I was there as well!!!
I am appalled by Bruce’s authenticity. Extraordinary from top to bottom, successful in everything he touched and yet so humble and balanced at the same time. I’m 50 and have been a fan since I was 11. Grateful for everything Maiden has contributed to who I am.
I went from lifelong Iron Maiden fan to mega-fan after watching this interview. Bruce has always set the standard of what a heavy metal front person should be & has never let us fans down. It was an absolute pleasure listening to him expound on his thoughts & his experience. Thanks to Rich, Sacha & Bruce for the wonderful dialogue.
I've been a maiden fan since 1988 and have been lucky enough to meet bruce and have seen maiden more times than I can remember in 40 years ! He is such a down to earth, genuine guy, an absolute legend and absolute gentleman. He is a master of his art.
Wow! What an amazing discussion! Bruce is not another average dude singing in a rock band...
He's a next level type of human being!
Bruce is a legend. Period.
Can you follow me please 😊❤
I dont even like Maiden but i totaly agree..
RIP Paul Dianno. If only he could've sat for an in depth interview such as this.
That would've been lovely. He has a documentary coming up with a release date sometime next year.
The first two albums with him are great! Love everything that followed after too
there are many interviews with Paul, Paul is not in-depth like this.
Best interview I’ve ever experienced. Thanks for this amazing gift!
I'm from Guatemala and follow Iron Maiden since the somewhere back in time tour in 2008, and now thanks to them I had visit over 20 countries and more than 40 cities.
My dad started to listen Maiden in 1983 when he was 14 years old. He took me for my first Maiden show in 2003 when I was 11 years old. My son is nearly 6, yes you know what’s coming. Sounds like Science Fiction 😂🤘🏻
Bruce Bruce (yes, only he will know why I repeated his middle name) is my absolute number one idol. I am struggling to find the words to justify this man. Legend is thrown around a lot these days but truly, in the old sense of the word, he is a legend. And born not far from me in Worksop, around which I have recently completed a 100 mile race!
If he is reading this comment, I can only say thank you for getting me through a tough childhood and inspiring me to get out of poverty and into the world without fear. Much love and gratitude, Joe.
Bruce Bruce was his stage name when he was in Samson.
Thanks for sharing 🙏 Gratitude is the attitude 🙌💯🙏
@@Defleshuary Bruce? is that you? 😁
@@DefleshuaryI think Rod hated it and Bruce didn’t think it reflected his personality or fit iron maidens image
@@MaybeHarvey Bruce himself didn't like it, as it started as something of a Monty Python joke within Samson but they carried it a bit far by making his paychecks out to "Bruce Bruce" which meant he had to go get them to fix it so he could actually cash them.
A fan since 1991, seen them more than 50 times, huge respect for this man and his energy.
Wow! Write your book!!!
Same vibe but I was born in 92 been a fan since 03 seen every tour since 06 in a few countries now . There very few bands that can do what Maiden do live
As a music compoer myself, I have been a HUGE fan of Maiden and Dickinson since nearly 40 years (although I'm not that old!). I'm even more in awe for this man after listening this podcast : he is as humble as smart and brilliant
I’ve heard many interviews with Bruce over the years and he never disappoints - such a great story teller. Thank you
The most fascinating interview I’ve ever seen. I’ve been a big Maiden fan since 1985. I’m from Liverpool, England and , for me, Iron Maiden are the second best band to come out of England, after The Beatles. What an extraordinary life Bruce has led!
Can you follow me please 😊❤
It's insane the amount of rock and metal fans that like the Beatles 👍
They say you shouldn't meet your heros but in this case I'm glad I did. Bruce and Iron Maiden have been part of my life since first listening to their music in the mid 80s as a teenager. Having a difficult childhood, their music allowed me to escape, their artwork inspiried me to draw to replicate it and bring out my creativity, and be there as a woobie when I needed comforting. When I first saw the podcast title of Bruce Dickenson on Rich Roll, it made me do a double take from what at first would seem to be 2 people from different worlds but after listening to the beautiful interview, which Rich is a fantastic interviewer that allows the guest to tell their story without interruptions but at the same time providing some guidance in the journey, you see we are all very much alike then we are different. Thank you for this interview, it brought back a lot of wonderful memories.
I've been fed a lot of AI and talking heads crapping on about singers and actors, glad I clicked this and found an actual interview
I can't begin to express how much this man and his music meant to me for nearly 38 years now. Last June I got to see him live again on his solo tour and he had as much energy as the first time I saw him in 1990. What a career, what a character. This was really interesting!
I love Iron Maiden! Thanks for bring Bruce Dickinson on your podcast!
In 1990, I was 13 years old, with few friends and dealing with a lot of issues. I was never in with the trends or able to relate to the "cool" kids. A friend had me listen to Metallica and Megadeth, but neither spoke to me. He played me Judas Priest which I liked, but it wasn't my thing. Then he played me the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son album. I was hooked with Moonchild. The title track had my imagination swimming. I finally found my "thing." Iron Maiden. I didn't care if anybody else was into them or not. They were my band and Bruce Dickinson was the guy I connected to. Especially when he released Balls to Picasso. To this day, he's my favorite rock/metal singer and nobody else is close. I've met Bruce a few times and he more than lived up to the hype.
He's either lying or just delusional when he was pumping out his chest and saying they didn't follow any trends.
Myself and some mates ended up having an impromptu night out with Bruce some years ago after he had given a lecture at the Royal Aeronautical Society in Hong Kong. The event was Black Tie and on the back of his dress shirt was an image of Eddie. We invited him to join us out and about later - which did, this time wearing a jacket and t shirt/jeans. He was a class act - highly intelligent and, as your summary said, a real polymath, down to earth, relaxed and gracious. We ended up at a bar where the house band played Run to the Hills, much to his amusement.... for me and those that were there, it remains one of our most fun, unexpected and enjoyable nights ever.
Great anecdote.
Absolute Legend of a guy. One of the best examples I can think of living life to the absolute maximum. Brilliant at so many things. I don't think he'll have anything left on his bucket list.
I grew up listening to Bruce Dickinson and Iron Maiden. He is my favorite heavy metal singer💪🔥🤟
For me to think that one man in under 70 years of life can accomplish all that Bruce Dickinson has is just beyond words. Such an incredible man (and he can sing pretty good too).
Loved the story about the Greeks! 🇬🇷
Lots of love from a Greek who saw you guys a couple of days ago in Philadelphia! 🤘
I attended my 3rd Iron Maiden show in Toronto in October, and Bruce is perfectly right about making a large arena feel like a smaller club. He and the band project so well and make you feel so included that you feel like you're part of an intimate show. And he is explaining it in a strategic way, but when you're there, it seems so effortless! Such a great band with an amazing front man! Bruce said that they would be back in 2 years, and I will be there!! This is now my tradition! I am also a big prog rock fan! Up the Irons!!🤘🏾
Wow, an overlap with your channel i wouldn't have expected. Thanks Rich
Decades old Maiden fan
I've seen Iron Maiden seven times in the last 24 years. They've been incredible every single time. Can't wait to see them again.
Of all the many interviews I have watched with Bruce over many, many years this is by far the best. Thank you.
You never know🤔 But what I do know is I have always carried a torch for this man.Iron Maiden ain't too shabby either😜🤘⛓️ I fell in love with both "Somewhere In Time"❤
What do you know. You actually give some free space to talk to Bruce and here we go, best interview fans can dream of. So deep. Thanks Bruce for doing this.
There is nothing more bad ass than watching them in the 80's and now my kids are taking me to see them
Listening to Bruce make you more British instantly.
I was never into Bruce's music. However, I admire him for his flying excellence.He really is a great pilot.
I've been a fan of Iron Maiden since the mid 1980s when I hear Number of the Beast on LP. Such an epic band. Was wonderful to see this interview. Such incredible storytelling and integrity. Thank you.
Amazing! Bruce introduced me to my undiscovered love for music when I was only 10 years old.
Saw them in Brooklyn the other night. Sounded great as always! Love Iron Maiden! 🤘
I know very little of the band iron maiden but anybody that can live like this and accomplish so much in life all at the same time has become a instant hero to me.😊🎉❤😮. Far from easy but he pulled it off!
I’m 48 been a massive fan my whole life. I have a 5 yo son now whose favourite band is Iron Maiden. Amazing to think their music is still relevant today 🤘🤘
Can you follow me please 😊❤
I saw them July 5, 1985 at Irvine Meadows. One of the best shows I have ever seen.
What a fascinating guy. Full of joy and life. Privileged to have seen him perform so many times. See you at the kick off of the next tour and I’m sure many many more
I've heard that Dave Murray was in a tough crowd as a youth too, before finding music. Not the polymath that Bruce is after it all, but he also has so much confidence in his playing, just going for it with his improvisational soloing, and really rocking out in his younger days. Just a thought, not sure how valid.
Dave was a cleaner working for Hackney council, practiced guitar 4 hrs a night...he didn't have any plan B.
Thanks for explaining what was going on in Sarajevo, Bruce. I don't need to tell you that you are an absolute legend over there, and trust me, that counts for something.
I was a big fan and got See them back in 88 , Still one of the best concerts i've ever seen . Even wrote a high school report on them back in high school. I got to meet Bruce back when he was on his accident of birth tour in Detroit. He was so nice. An amazing singer and person. still love them today
Every word out of this Man's mouth is interesting. Fantastic Podcast. Thank You.
Someone on social media complained that Bruce talks too often and wants other members to talk but forget that he is the most well-spoken member in the band.
What a beauty of an interview ,he’s the most interesting person on this planet ,so real ,humble & intelligent ,& yes I’m a true Maiden fan always & forever ,thanx muchly Bruce .Also my Grandad went to the same boarding school as him !
I too saw them in 1982 at Hammersmith Odeon. I spent a lot of my teenage years going there in the 80's. Awesome concert.
I love Iron Maiden and Bruce Dickinson!! Bruce is one of my hero's growing up!! I saw Iron Maiden with Saxon and Fastway in Albuquerque NM 1983 and I will never forget it! It was by far the best heavy metal concert I have seen to date and I fell in love with Bruce Dickinson! My friends and I were fans from the beginning and still are today!! I love this interview, thanks for allowing us to know some interesting things about your very inspiring and interesting life! 🔥🔥🔥
I admire Bruce so much. Been a fan for years - he’s amazing!
Wow, one of the most interesting and entertaining conversations I’ve heard in a long time. What an amazing storyteller he is.
We need a second part! ❤
This interview was great! 😊
Never heard of your podcast before - just showed up on my feed - but if you got Bruce on, it has to be good. Will mark it. I will see them Friday (11/8) for the thirtieth or so time (lost count). The Mighty Iron Maiden. They are the most professional band ever. Thanks and Best!
Honestly one of the most fascinating interviews I've ever heard by anyone.
I will be sharing this to a fair few friends.
Superb interview - never heard Bruce be so candid about his early life - not even in his book! Thanks for doing it - thoroughly enjoyed!
What a pleasant surprise! Passionate ultra marathon runner here (that's how I came across this podcast). 'Live After Death' was my 1st CD in the early 90's and my introduction to metal. A bit more than 3 decades later I still love this band and will for the rest of this life. Thank you!
What a huge influence these guys were on my musical life since '84.
So awesome you got him on! A true renaissance man🧙♂
Holy crap!
Never in 100 years would I have thought Bruce Dickinson appearing on a podcast with Rich.
Fantastic trivia and stories by the legend himself!
Even some tidbits I never knew about.
Bruce could talk!
Natural Born story teller .
Would love to see a part two some way , somehow down the road.
Up the irons !!
Catching them live tomorrow night in Charlotte, NC 🤘😎
finally we have meaningful conversation with a rock star who can talk about serious cultural, philosophical and historical issues and this is amazing
I’m Croatian woman
Into Iron’s music since late 80’
Was on the same plane with Bruce
London-Zagreb on Ryanair when he performed in Zagreb solo last year.
49:00 I LOVE that he made an analogy with firing a steam engine 😂👍
54:00 The first time I saw Maiden was the A Matter Of Life And Death tour. I'd happily see that show again any time. That album in it's entirety was amazing live.
Really really great interview!!!
I swear Bruce looked me in the eye in 1987 Some where in time tour, Summit,Houston, Texas I will never forget it..look forward to November 17, San Antonio, Up the Irons ..
Not the collaboration i was expecting. But definitely one we need. I love iron maiden and i found rich through tim ferris. I like when my intrests collide like this. Thanks rich.
Taking my 9 year old son to the tour next year, he is always listening to maiden, I started listening to them when number of the beast came out
This was great. Never thought I'd see Bruce Dickenson on Rich Roll! Just saw em live in San Diego a few weeks back. This probably recorded the day after that in LA.
Now, this is THE interview!
Awesome podcast. Iron Maiden fan since 84. My first show was the legendary "Scream for Me Long Beach!" show on the Powerslave tour. Love Maiden.
Thanks for the great interview. I have listened to the band for years, but only saw them for the first time this year in Sydney. What a fantastic show, with three generations of fans. Despite what one may think of Iron Maiden's music, there is no disputing that Bruce Dickinson is an extremely smart and literate person.
The fact that Bruce can keep his voice after so many years in the same shape ks incredible , with age a singers voice does age so for some the detuning is nessisary ..but also the singers technique is what also matters , the warmup and cool down , vocal chords are essentially muscles
This is the best interview that I’ve ever seen with Bruce
I love Maiden, big time. My takeaway from this conversation is Bruce Dickinson - Right Place Right time on a thunderous scale. lol. Gives that old saying merit. success is preparedness times opportunity.
Great interview. Thank you all. Thank you Bruce for doing it. Up The Irons.
There is only small amount of singers who have kept the energy and their voice intact and Bruce was one of them
Bruce is the top of the top. Such a great men
Excellent interview. Iv been a fan since 82. The guy is a legend 👏
Thanks Rich for this brilliant interview - brings out Bruce Dickinson's endless charisma and charm! As a Greek fan since the 80s I can confirm that Iron Maiden have thousands devoted fans over here - it would be wonderful to see them on the street one day, but I very much doubt it would ever happen :)
The Greatest 2 Hour inspirational video for your life
Part of the appeal of your pod is that I never know who you might have on. This one made my day 🤘🤘
One of my favorite podcasters interviewing the frontman from my favorite band? Whoa!
Fantastic in-depth interview, an absolute must listen. Going to their concert next year! Excitement is nigh. Keep Up the Irons!
Rock on!
My first Iron Maiden tour was in 1983, Oct. 20th i think. Charlotte N.C. Quiet Riot opened for them that night. The 2nd show was Feb. 08, 1985. Powerslave World Tour along with Twisted Sister. I will never forget the 1st one because of that checkerboard white and black stage. I was totally unhinged that evening. It was like my 2nd concert ever and also my favorite band. Man, what a time. Unreal.
Bruce is just incredible!!!! Thank you Rich for this treat!!!!
A true gentleman, rocker and scholar
Always see Maiden 2x when they come through , the high from their love show carries me until their return two years later
Fantastic interview. I saw the Seventh Son tour and it was fantastic - also my first big concert. I had no idea about the Sarajevo gig. What a tale!
We took our 7yo to a show in Sydney this year. She slept through half gig but now is fully on board with with Iron Maiden being awesome. She hates covers (or non-Bruce songs) because only Bruce will do.
❤️Rich roll, new to Bruce, this is interesting. Thanks for the intro. Mondays I watch you while multitasking. Thanks again🎉😊
Bruce is awesome, intelligent, wise and humble. Another band, better than ever, is Marillion. Especially live