3. The IRON MAIDEN Family Tree: Adrian Smith
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This article is from the Iron Maiden FAQ, by Vartan Narinian vsn@pobox.com and Steve Payne Sirpapa@aol.com with numerous contributions by others.
3. The IRON MAIDEN Family Tree: Adrian Smith
Guitarist for IRON MAIDEN (Oct 1980 - Jan 1990). Dave
Murray's longtime friend and former guitarist of URCHIN, among many other
bands. Played guitar on everything after Dennis Stratton left, and was
permanent member for more than 9 years. His last recording with IRON
MAIDEN is the "Infinite Dreams" EP, recorded live on the Seventh Son Of A
Seventh Son World Tour, leaving a legacy of one song "Hooks In You" on the
next album NO PRAYER FOR THE DYING.
OTHER WORKS:
EVIL WAYS (1972 - 1974) - a school group with Dave Murray.
URCHIN (1974 - Spring 1980) - guitarist and vocals. Released 2 DJM
singles ("Black Leather Fantasy" and "She's A Roller", both of which
are pretty hard to find apparently), then split up. Was originally
offered Maiden gig early in 1980, but was still convinced URCHIN
could make it. Band members were Andy Barnett on guitar, Barry
Tyler on drums, and Alan Levett on bass.
BROADWAY BRATS (Mid 1980 - Oct 1980) - along with Andy Barnett on
guitar, Jeb Million on vocals (formerly with BLAZER BLAZER), Steve
Wells on bass (also formerly with BLAZER BLAZER), and Ian Richardson
on drums (also formerly with BLAZER BLAZER).
A.S.A.P. (1990 - ?) - formed in 1989, featuring Zak Starkey, son of
Beatles drummer Ringo, on drums. Recorded in 1989 SILVER AND GOLD
and an EP. Changed their name (?) to the UNTOUCHABLES. Andy
Barnett on guitars as well, Dave Colwell also on guitars, Robin
Clayton on bass, and Richard Young on keyboards as well. Quite a
different sound that IRON MAIDEN!
UNTOUCHABLES (Aug 1992 - present) - his current band made up of half
the people in A.S.A.P. (there were a lot of members in A.S.A.P.).
We're still waiting for their release. Gary Liederman on bass, Huey
Lucas on guitar, and Bob Richards on drums.
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