The dark side of Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith is one of the most versatile guitarists in heavy metal. And the craziest thing is that even today she simply cannot sit still creatively. From bluesy pop gigs to experimental metal clubs, from nearly joining Def Leppard to jamming with Richie Kotzen in a Hollywood garage, the man's been everywhere outside of Iron Maiden.

So today, let's take a look at the dark side of Adrian Smith's career and then discuss how it might have actually shaped Iron Maiden's sound. Here you go!

00:00 - Intro
00:43 - The early days
04:40 - A.S.A.P.
07:17 - (Un)expected projects
10:30 - Bruce Dickinson
13:50 - The blues rebellion
15:47 - The perfect duet
18:00 - Shaping Iron Maiden

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Background music: "Uberpunch" Alexander Nakarada (serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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