"A guy called Arthur Brown... was a big influence of mine... and also Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull"
- Bruce Dickinson
About this Quote
Bruce Dickinson is a British singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. In this quote, he is referring to two of his musical impacts: Arthur Brown and Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull. Arthur Brown is an English rock singer-songwriter who is best understood for his 1968 hit single "Fire". His unique style of theatrical performance and vocal delivery has actually been a major impact on many artists, consisting of Bruce Dickinson. Ian Anderson is the diva, flautist, and acoustic guitar player of the British rock band Jethro Tull. He is known for his distinct design of playing the flute and his use of folk music influences in his structures. His influence on Bruce Dickinson appears in his vocal delivery and songwriting. Both Arthur Brown and Ian Anderson have had a major influence on Bruce Dickinson's music and have actually assisted form his sound.
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