The English singer played with the band in its early years. He later worked with other bands and pursued a solo career.

Paul Di'Anno, the vocalist who originally fronted Iron Maiden from 1978-81, died Monday, the English band confirmed in a statement.

Paul Di’Anno, Iron Maiden’s lead singer on its first two albums, has died, according to a statement from his label on behalf of his family. No cause of death was announced but he had been struggling with illness for several years;