- D - Bruce Dickinson

The first time I came across Bruce Dickinson was fronting Samson and credited as Bruce Bruce. Of course the airline pilot, fencing champion, author, and actor is best known for his two spells as vocalist for Iron Maiden. I'm sure I'll return to both Samson and Iron Maiden but for now let's look at Bruce Dickinson during his solo period from 1990 - 2005.

Releasing six albums plus a best of compilation and a triple live set there aren't really any weak albums. As ever start at the beginning with  Tattooed Millionaire including a few interesting covers; All the young dudes, Sin City, Black Night and the excellent Riding with the Angels (from Samson). The Chemical Wedding is a darker album the title track re-appearing on the film of the same name also written by Bruce and featuring a cameo appearence from him as well.

Alive is a triple live set featuring a live studio disc, live at the Marquee and a re-release of the Scream for me Brazil cd. There are quite a few duplications across the three discs but still a very worthy addition to the collection. Tyranny Of Souls was the last solo album released by Bruce, let's hope he finds time between Iron Maiden and his other activities so record another some time. Bruce can also be found on the track Into the Black hole on Ayreone's album Universal Migrator 1&2