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Met my wife on the flight 666 tour at one of the shows. 15 years married and two kids later the band obviously holds a very special place in my heart. Pure joy and love for what those 6 guys do. Thanks guys. Up the irons.
That’s awesome. You’re part of the old guard. I joined up during the Shirley era around 2001 during the BNW tour and specifically rock in rio. I’ve never looked back. Maiden for life.
That was my first Maiden concert in Caracas en 2007 or 2008, I have been lucky enough to see them a few more times around different countries with the same friends that I went to the Flight 666.
When I was a teenager in junior high school, I was bullied really badly. I was an immigrant, I was the fat kid, I didn't fit in. One day I was sitting at the lunch table by myself, and I was wearing my Iron Maiden t-shirt. This kid was walking by my table and looked at me and said, "Hey, you like Iron Maiden?" I was thinking, "Oh, here we go. He's going to punch me or something." So I said, "Yeah." He looked at me and said, "Hey man, you're cool. Come sit with us," meaning the metal kids. And there it was. I finally belonged. I was now one of the metal kids Those were my first real friends. I was walking home some time after that and a kid tried to bully me. The same kid who invited me to be with the metal kids, his name was Scott, I'll never forget his name, he came over and punked the kid who was trying to bully me. And I never really had any more trouble in junior high after that. I wish I could tell Bruce this story and how much Iron Maiden meant to me.
There is nothing as cruel as a pre-pubescent bunch of bullies. Kids are sooo nasty man. I myself was never bullied and for a good reason. I am 5`7" and have 14 % body fat and tough as hell. But I HATED seeing kids being treated that way, so I became the bully beater lol. Older of course now as I am 55 yrs old and could not fight longer than 30 secs. because it drains you(a fist fight) like hell. Let me just tell you that I would take that bully out for you aqnd invite you to the Friday keg party bro.
I like your story and glad someone took up for you but sometimes you just got to say fuck it and just knock the hell out of someone, even if you get your ass whooped, at least he will think twice about fucking with you again.
@@zancraft7865 And there it is Zancraft. A guy can take only so much bull crap till he snaps and hopefully gets some respect and hopefully does not land behind bars for no real good reason.
@@gib59er56 haha similar here I'm 60 one guy came back at me a year later in 7th grade and kicked my nuts because the year before I had threatened him and kept him from beating up my best friend who was much smaller than the bully. Dumb ass bullies lol but I was perplexed and just let that one ride ( he goes, "hey remember me?" "Yeah." And he repeated my threat then slightly hurt my right nut with his foot as I had blocked it good enough). I figured I had demented the guy's confidence or something. I should've beat his a-- when he was picking on my friend but maybe the guy's return would've been fatal? (-; But yaeh rocknroll/metal etc all about getting through life.
6:24 I can testify to how he is with fans when you meet him. During the early 2000s I was walking towards Turnham Green tube station, when I realised the long haired guy I’d just walked past was Bruce. I’ve been a Maiden fan since the mid 80s, so in my surprise at bumping into him I blurted his name out. He turned around with a smile on his face and said “yes!”. We spoke for a few mins about the band and then we went our separate ways. Here was this very successful rock singer walking down his local high street, with no airs or ego. he couldn’t have been more friendly and gracious.
This is a great story. I'm happy for you being able to meet him in this way and especially about the kindness he showed while giving you a life long memory. He seems like a genuinely good person. Hell of a rock star but ultimately a person like anyone else. As he indicated in this interview, fame is the excrement of success. He cares more about being authentic, and clearly that's his personality at his core. Where others would turn similar success into absolute narcissism, he uses it in uplifting ways for common people.
I've heard that Jimmy Page actually rides The Tube as well. People don't recognize him because they assume he would never ride it, so it must be a look-alike.
Bruce was great in this interview. However, I was somewhat perturbed by the interviewer talking over Bruce. Bruce is a thoughtful and introspective person who communicates well. I believe he would be even better as a guest on the Diary Of A CEO podcast, which is a UA-cam channel: www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO I say this because the interviewer on that channel thinks carefully about the best questions to ask each specific guest based on their background and does not interrupt. It's a great podcast. His guests are world class, and of course, so is Bruce Dickenson and each Iron Maiden band member.
Michaela, how was your first live performance of Maiden 😁, I hope it has given you a fresh outlook of the band and lived up to your expectations 👍👍 up the irons
As a Brazilian I can confirm that Bruce is REALLY loved in my country. I myself have been into Maiden for 40 years now. The first time I saw Bruce perform live was in 1992 and the last time was a week ago 😃
I have seen video of Iron Maiden performing in Brazil. The fans are clearly some of the most enthusiastic for Iron Maiden that I've ever seen. Seeing Iron Maiden in Brazil with other Brazilians would be incredible for this reason alone. I was fortunate to see them during the Somewhere In Time Tour, at Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, California, United States in 1987. Also a great show because of the massive number of fans here in Southern California, but I'm not sure it compares to the fans in Brazil.
Bruce is an amazing person. I've been a Maiden fan since 1985 and just saw Maiden in Brooklyn. The magic is still there and infectious beyond description. Thanks for being the soundtrack to my life. Love IM for life.
This is pure gold! My son and I just saw Bruce perform with Maiden (again haha!) in Salt Lake City a couple of weeks ago, and I just wanted to touch on a point Bruce made about the band's musical creations, and how their fans accept the relationship we have with the band's creative processes. I would also add that not only do we accept, but with Maiden we also expect it, and most wouldn't have it any other way. I discovered Maiden back in 1981 as a 12 year old kid and my favorite albums are the most recent ones they've done. It's always so exciting to see what they have created both on record and in live performance and I just love to see for the first time how they present the new material. The Senjutsu songs were spectacular and the band has just been playing so incredibly well, it is a wonderful thing to experience, the collective energy of thousands of human beings all in with the band and loving every minute of it. I'm so glad this found me today, cheers!
Surely the best interview with Bruce, authentic and generous of his time. You don't get tired of listening to his stories. I saw my first Iron Maiden show at 15 in 1984 on the World Slavery Tour and I just saw them last October 30 in Montreal, I'm now 55. Maiden has been part of my life. Me and my wife are planning a trip to London next year to see them on their 50th anniversary tour, that should be the trip of a lifetime. How lucky are we that we still get to see them Live after all this time !
I went from lifelong Iron Maiden fan to mega-fan after watching this interview. Bruce has always set the standard of what a heavy metal front person should be & has never let us fans down. It was an absolute pleasure listening to him expound on his thoughts & his experience. Thanks to Rich, Sacha & Bruce for the wonderful dialogue.
I am appalled by Bruce’s authenticity. Extraordinary from top to bottom, successful in everything he touched and yet so humble and balanced at the same time. I’m 50 and have been a fan since I was 11. Grateful for everything Maiden has contributed to who I am.
I've been a maiden fan since 1988 and have been lucky enough to meet bruce and have seen maiden more times than I can remember in 40 years ! He is such a down to earth, genuine guy, an absolute legend and absolute gentleman. He is a master of his art.
I grew up in the 70's and 80's and discovered Iron Maiden right as I hit 12-13 and was hooked. My friends and I loved the album covers too! As I got older and served in the Navy I began to really understand the amazing lyrics more and more. Then into my career in law enforcement and having kids the music meant more to me. Now in my 50's I enjoy Iron Maiden in another new way at this age, with nostalgia, wisdom, a desire to stay young and relive some of those good ole days. I am retired now and I have taken up the guitar and a deeper study of the music. I am learning fast and enjoying this journey! Thank you guys for still engaging with all us fans! Subscribed!
Hope you had the chance to go to their concerts with your sons maiden is one of those bands that people love to watch and enjoy with their families, I had the chance to see them last week here in Chile for the second time after 20 years (they come for every tour btw, there is even a dvd that was filmed here) the energy is incredible they played Alexander the great after more than 30 years without playing that song live and it was fucken amazing.
My dad started to listen Maiden in 1983 when he was 14 years old. He took me for my first Maiden show in 2003 when I was 11 years old. My son is nearly 6, yes you know what’s coming. Sounds like Science Fiction 😂🤘🏻
Same vibe but I was born in 92 been a fan since 03 seen every tour since 06 in a few countries now . There very few bands that can do what Maiden do live
For me to think that one man in under 70 years of life can accomplish all that Bruce Dickinson has is just beyond words. Such an incredible man (and he can sing pretty good too).
What really strikes me the most in this interview is that, really the most simple, down to earth, humble people are usually genious or on a mission with humanity. This guy has been my hero since I don't know when. The level of epicness on this dude is off the charts.
I'm from Guatemala and follow Iron Maiden since the somewhere back in time tour in 2008, and now thanks to them I had visit over 20 countries and more than 40 cities.
They say you shouldn't meet your heros but in this case I'm glad I did. Bruce and Iron Maiden have been part of my life since first listening to their music in the mid 80s as a teenager. Having a difficult childhood, their music allowed me to escape, their artwork inspiried me to draw to replicate it and bring out my creativity, and be there as a woobie when I needed comforting. When I first saw the podcast title of Bruce Dickenson on Rich Roll, it made me do a double take from what at first would seem to be 2 people from different worlds but after listening to the beautiful interview, which Rich is a fantastic interviewer that allows the guest to tell their story without interruptions but at the same time providing some guidance in the journey, you see we are all very much alike then we are different. Thank you for this interview, it brought back a lot of wonderful memories.
GREAT PODCAST!!! Thank you! One night in sometime in the late 1990s early 2000's - maybe around "Brave New World " era... a local radio station here on Long Island, NY had Bruce live on air and was accepting call-in questions from fans. As a maniacal Maiden fan, sitting around with my buddies, I said I'm gonna call-in and talk to Bruce. My friends were like good luck with that... I dialed the number, a couple rings... the radio guy answers, "Whats your question for Bruce?" I think I said something safe like "Oh I want to ask him how he became a pilot..." The radio guy said, ok your up next... I was shocked! hahahha WHAAAT? "We have John on the line, whats your question for Bruce?" I shouted, "BRUUUUUUUUUUCCCEEEEE!!!!!!" At the top of my lungs... "BRUUUUUUUUCCE!!!! WHATS UP?" Bruce laughed and said something like - "Now thats a real maiden fan there - I'm doing good how about you?" I told him we were sitting around listening to Maiden having a few beers... Radio Guy: "OK do you have a question for Bruce?" I asked him something about fencing and if he still is fencing... LOL. A great memory - I have it recorded somewhere - hoping I come across the cassette tape I have it on! Many years later - I was seeing Maiden at Jones Beach, NY. I was hanging around the beer garden with friends and Rod Smallwood walks up... nobody else recognized him. I shouted - "Hide your pints lads - its the Sheriff of Huddersfield!" - he laughed and was surprised I recognized him. He shook my hand and let us take a selfie with him! Pic is at following link - I'm the dopey guy with cigar & cowboy hat. Cheers lads! facebook.com/photo/?fbid=466873539991396&set=a.175183872493699&__tn__=%2CO*F
Bruce Bruce (yes, only he will know why I repeated his middle name) is my absolute number one idol. I am struggling to find the words to justify this man. Legend is thrown around a lot these days but truly, in the old sense of the word, he is a legend. And born not far from me in Worksop, around which I have recently completed a 100 mile race! If he is reading this comment, I can only say thank you for getting me through a tough childhood and inspiring me to get out of poverty and into the world without fear. Much love and gratitude, Joe.
@@MaybeHarvey Bruce himself didn't like it, as it started as something of a Monty Python joke within Samson but they carried it a bit far by making his paychecks out to "Bruce Bruce" which meant he had to go get them to fix it so he could actually cash them.
As a music compoer myself, I have been a HUGE fan of Maiden and Dickinson since nearly 40 years (although I'm not that old!). I'm even more in awe for this man after listening this podcast : he is as humble as smart and brilliant
Never heard of your podcast before - just showed up on my feed - but if you got Bruce on, it has to be good. Will mark it. I will see them Friday (11/8) for the thirtieth or so time (lost count). The Mighty Iron Maiden. They are the most professional band ever. Thanks and Best!
As a kid bruce was my main inspiration, apart ftom maiden i read his books, tv and and that and was amazed he finds the time to do all of his endeavours, he is the most remarkable human being ever.
The most fascinating interview I’ve ever seen. I’ve been a big Maiden fan since 1985. I’m from Liverpool, England and , for me, Iron Maiden are the second best band to come out of England, after The Beatles. What an extraordinary life Bruce has led!
It goes right to my heart when Bruce is talking bout his very childhood. When trying to remember my 5 first years,...man ..I'm 53 , back then I was moved from places to places before settling...kind of... Bruce has always kept my light on. And so had,our sorely missed Paul .
In 1990, I was 13 years old, with few friends and dealing with a lot of issues. I was never in with the trends or able to relate to the "cool" kids. A friend had me listen to Metallica and Megadeth, but neither spoke to me. He played me Judas Priest which I liked, but it wasn't my thing. Then he played me the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son album. I was hooked with Moonchild. The title track had my imagination swimming. I finally found my "thing." Iron Maiden. I didn't care if anybody else was into them or not. They were my band and Bruce Dickinson was the guy I connected to. Especially when he released Balls to Picasso. To this day, he's my favorite rock/metal singer and nobody else is close. I've met Bruce a few times and he more than lived up to the hype.
This was truly an amazing interview!! Thanks guys!!!! He is the one person I would really like to meet. He was a gigantic influence over my band/singing upbringing.
Thank you for this! I have loved Maiden since I was 9 years old and the music completely changed my life - now as a 52-year-old I continue to listen to and love Maiden. Great interview!
Bro, Rich, you earned huge respect from me on this one. I allways wished Joe Rogan would invite Bruce one day, never would have imagined I would see it on your channel. Good job
Someone on social media complained that Bruce talks too often and wants other members to talk but forget that he is the most well-spoken member in the band.
I've been a fan of Iron Maiden since the mid 1980s when I hear Number of the Beast on LP. Such an epic band. Was wonderful to see this interview. Such incredible storytelling and integrity. Thank you.
I attended my 3rd Iron Maiden show in Toronto in October, and Bruce is perfectly right about making a large arena feel like a smaller club. He and the band project so well and make you feel so included that you feel like you're part of an intimate show. And he is explaining it in a strategic way, but when you're there, it seems so effortless! Such a great band with an amazing front man! Bruce said that they would be back in 2 years, and I will be there!! This is now my tradition! I am also a big prog rock fan! Up the Irons!!🤘🏾
1988 I was a 17 year old super fan. My buddies uncle worked security at the gardens Cincinnati. He got us backstage passes for the show. I met Bruce and even though I was just a kid he took the time to talk to us like regular humans. I have two Polaroids of Bruce and my buddy Jake, and one of Bruce and myself. I've seen maiden several times and was able to show him the pictures some 20 years later. He gave me a metal hug and said thank you for everything. It was great man. Been a fan since I was 10 years old. Up the Irons.
We were probably backstage together! Same story here except for the somewhere in time tour at the gardens! My friend Brad's dad was the security guys who got us like 8th row tickets and backstage passes. I was only 15. One of the best shows and memories of my life! All the band was so welcoming even after playing hard for 2+ hrs. I also remember being surprised how short bruce and steve were :)
I know very little of the band iron maiden but anybody that can live like this and accomplish so much in life all at the same time has become a instant hero to me.😊🎉❤😮. Far from easy but he pulled it off!
What do you know. You actually give some free space to talk to Bruce and here we go, best interview fans can dream of. So deep. Thanks Bruce for doing this.
This was great. Never thought I'd see Bruce Dickenson on Rich Roll! Just saw em live in San Diego a few weeks back. This probably recorded the day after that in LA.
A joy to watch all the love Nicko receives from the Brazilian fans. Seen Maiden live many times and they have NEVER let me down. First time was at Hovet in Stockholm in November of 1984 with Mötley Crüe as their support act.
I’m 48 been a massive fan my whole life. I have a 5 yo son now whose favourite band is Iron Maiden. Amazing to think their music is still relevant today 🤘🤘
He makes things look so easy but I’m sure he put in a lot of hard work to become the man he is and do all those amazing things he does. He sure is special
It's been at least 15 years since I figured out passion for Iron Maiden was not going away. They were not just another band I liked. Maybe it's just a matter of taste. But for me, what Bruce said really resonates - Iron Maiden is so much more than a band. I have been describing them - whoever would ask "why/how do you love them so much" - I always said because they are the easiest band to love. And the best band to love. They never leave you hanging. They always deliver what you need of them. I expected a lot from this interview, but I did not expect it would make me cry a couple of times. Tears of joy, for sure, of nostalgia of sorts, but also of gratitude because Iron Maiden has found a way into my life, and truly became a crucial part of my being.
I’m Croatian woman Into Iron’s music since late 80’ Was on the same plane with Bruce London-Zagreb on Ryanair when he performed in Zagreb solo last year.
Absolute Legend of a guy. One of the best examples I can think of living life to the absolute maximum. Brilliant at so many things. I don't think he'll have anything left on his bucket list.
I love maiden and Bruce always comes across as being a true gent and a very intelligent man and not the devil that people make him out to be.He is always a very interesting gut to listen to. I hope Bruce and the boys keep up the good work.. UP THE IRONS
He is a hero to millions of people around the world, including myself, of course. Thanks for uploading this fantastic material. If I had one wish before I die, it would be a picture and something signed by Bruce.
I've heard that Dave Murray was in a tough crowd as a youth too, before finding music. Not the polymath that Bruce is after it all, but he also has so much confidence in his playing, just going for it with his improvisational soloing, and really rocking out in his younger days. Just a thought, not sure how valid.
I love Iron Maiden and Bruce Dickinson!! Bruce is one of my hero's growing up!! I saw Iron Maiden with Saxon and Fastway in Albuquerque NM 1983 and I will never forget it! It was by far the best heavy metal concert I have seen to date and I fell in love with Bruce Dickinson! My friends and I were fans from the beginning and still are today!! I love this interview, thanks for allowing us to know some interesting things about your very inspiring and interesting life! 🔥🔥🔥
I finally got to see iron maiden last year in leeds England on the future past tour, its iron maiden that got me into metal when i was 7 in 1988 when seventh son album came out, instantly fell in love with that album and the band 😅 bruce is an amazing singer and a blessing for maiden
What a beauty of an interview ,he’s the most interesting person on this planet ,so real ,humble & intelligent ,& yes I’m a true Maiden fan always & forever ,thanx muchly Bruce .Also my Grandad went to the same boarding school as him !
I can't begin to express how much this man and his music meant to me for nearly 38 years now. Last June I got to see him live again on his solo tour and he had as much energy as the first time I saw him in 1990. What a career, what a character. This was really interesting!
What a pleasant surprise! Passionate ultra marathon runner here (that's how I came across this podcast). 'Live After Death' was my 1st CD in the early 90's and my introduction to metal. A bit more than 3 decades later I still love this band and will for the rest of this life. Thank you!
I grew up with this man .. and in the early 80's as a pre teen and a teenager he was the benchmark. As a heavy metal guy you didn't know anything other than what you knew. But, you just knew what an incredible person this man was. Now , with this world we live in now you are able to actually hear his story that you couldn't 40 years ago. Thank you for putting this out here and certifying what I and everyone else thought was genuine. It brings it all back around and completes the cycle ❤
I was a big fan and got See them back in 88 , Still one of the best concerts i've ever seen . Even wrote a high school report on them back in high school. I got to meet Bruce back when he was on his accident of birth tour in Detroit. He was so nice. An amazing singer and person. still love them today
49:00 I LOVE that he made an analogy with firing a steam engine 😂👍 54:00 The first time I saw Maiden was the A Matter Of Life And Death tour. I'd happily see that show again any time. That album in it's entirety was amazing live. Really really great interview!!!
Thanks for the great interview. I have listened to the band for years, but only saw them for the first time this year in Sydney. What a fantastic show, with three generations of fans. Despite what one may think of Iron Maiden's music, there is no disputing that Bruce Dickinson is an extremely smart and literate person.
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Sleeper. Agent?? No he is just smarter than you could ever be...and accepts all people.
Silly statement right from the start. If you throw a pebble in a pond you know exactly where the ripples are going. To the edge of the pond.😆
So he is , he isn't ?
Time stamp?
Or just another Clickbait title.
Met my wife on the flight 666 tour at one of the shows. 15 years married and two kids later the band obviously holds a very special place in my heart. Pure joy and love for what those 6 guys do. Thanks guys. Up the irons.
Wow. I class that as recent. I feel really old now. I've been following Maiden since 1979!
That’s awesome. You’re part of the old guard. I joined up during the Shirley era around 2001 during the BNW tour and specifically rock in rio. I’ve never looked back. Maiden for life.
That was my first Maiden concert in Caracas en 2007 or 2008, I have been lucky enough to see them a few more times around different countries with the same friends that I went to the Flight 666.
Up the Irons??? So, you're a West Ham fan? Iron Maiden has NOTHING to do with West Ham FC
Smashing! Lol
"Dishonesty is corrosive to the soul". - what a brilliant statement. Bruce is such a wordsmith.
Can you follow me please 😊❤
That explains MAGA
@@trkddyu must be ret4arded
@MartinMeshiaROTFLMAO!
He worked with the Military & MI6. Somewhat of a contradiction of terms don't you think? Lying is par for the course in such employ after all.
When I was a teenager in junior high school, I was bullied really badly. I was an immigrant, I was the fat kid, I didn't fit in. One day I was sitting at the lunch table by myself, and I was wearing my Iron Maiden t-shirt. This kid was walking by my table and looked at me and said, "Hey, you like Iron Maiden?" I was thinking, "Oh, here we go. He's going to punch me or something." So I said, "Yeah." He looked at me and said, "Hey man, you're cool. Come sit with us," meaning the metal kids. And there it was. I finally belonged. I was now one of the metal kids Those were my first real friends. I was walking home some time after that and a kid tried to bully me. The same kid who invited me to be with the metal kids, his name was Scott, I'll never forget his name, he came over and punked the kid who was trying to bully me. And I never really had any more trouble in junior high after that. I wish I could tell Bruce this story and how much Iron Maiden meant to me.
There is nothing as cruel as a pre-pubescent bunch of bullies. Kids are sooo nasty man. I myself was never bullied and for a good reason. I am 5`7" and have 14 % body fat and tough as hell. But I HATED seeing kids being treated that way, so I became the bully beater lol. Older of course now as I am 55 yrs old and could not fight longer than 30 secs. because it drains you(a fist fight) like hell. Let me just tell you that I would take that bully out for you aqnd invite you to the Friday keg party bro.
I like your story and glad someone took up for you but sometimes you just got to say fuck it and just knock the hell out of someone, even if you get your ass whooped, at least he will think twice about fucking with you again.
@@zancraft7865 And there it is Zancraft. A guy can take only so much bull crap till he snaps and hopefully gets some respect and hopefully does not land behind bars for no real good reason.
@@gib59er56 haha similar here I'm 60 one guy came back at me a year later in 7th grade and kicked my nuts because the year before I had threatened him and kept him from beating up my best friend who was much smaller than the bully. Dumb ass bullies lol but I was perplexed and just let that one ride ( he goes, "hey remember me?" "Yeah." And he repeated my threat then slightly hurt my right nut with his foot as I had blocked it good enough). I figured I had demented the guy's confidence or something. I should've beat his a-- when he was picking on my friend but maybe the guy's return would've been fatal? (-; But yaeh rocknroll/metal etc all about getting through life.
That Scott seems to be a good guy 😊
6:24 I can testify to how he is with fans when you meet him. During the early 2000s I was walking towards Turnham Green tube station, when I realised the long haired guy I’d just walked past was Bruce.
I’ve been a Maiden fan since the mid 80s, so in my surprise at bumping into him I blurted his name out. He turned around with a smile on his face and said “yes!”. We spoke for a few mins about the band and then we went our separate ways.
Here was this very successful rock singer walking down his local high street, with no airs or ego. he couldn’t have been more friendly and gracious.
In the early 2000s he didn't have long hair anymore ;)
@@Arutha_Con_Doin Correcto. Quizá llevaba peluca😂, para ir de incógnito 😂😂, pero alguien lo reconoció 😂😂
This is a great story. I'm happy for you being able to meet him in this way and especially about the kindness he showed while giving you a life long memory. He seems like a genuinely good person. Hell of a rock star but ultimately a person like anyone else. As he indicated in this interview, fame is the excrement of success. He cares more about being authentic, and clearly that's his personality at his core. Where others would turn similar success into absolute narcissism, he uses it in uplifting ways for common people.
I've heard that Jimmy Page actually rides The Tube as well. People don't recognize him because they assume he would never ride it, so it must be a look-alike.
This is the greatest Bruce Dickinson interview I've ever heard. As a matter of fact, this may be the greatest interview I've ever heard, period.
Absolutely agree.
Exactly, couldn't agree more.
Bruce was great in this interview. However, I was somewhat perturbed by the interviewer talking over Bruce. Bruce is a thoughtful and introspective person who communicates well. I believe he would be even better as a guest on the Diary Of A CEO podcast, which is a UA-cam channel: www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO I say this because the interviewer on that channel thinks carefully about the best questions to ask each specific guest based on their background and does not interrupt. It's a great podcast. His guests are world class, and of course, so is Bruce Dickenson and each Iron Maiden band member.
Been a Maiden fan my whole life (53 now) and will see them live for the first time this Saturday in Fort Worth. I'm so excited!
Have a great day!
Michaela, how was your first live performance of Maiden 😁, I hope it has given you a fresh outlook of the band and lived up to your expectations 👍👍 up the irons
you are going to love it. enjoy man. up the irons all the way .
@@allanmorris1438 It was an absolute blast! If they continue to tour in 25, I'll be going!
So what did you see live till now?
As a Brazilian I can confirm that Bruce is REALLY loved in my country. I myself have been into Maiden for 40 years now. The first time I saw Bruce perform live was in 1992 and the last time was a week ago 😃
I have seen video of Iron Maiden performing in Brazil. The fans are clearly some of the most enthusiastic for Iron Maiden that I've ever seen. Seeing Iron Maiden in Brazil with other Brazilians would be incredible for this reason alone. I was fortunate to see them during the Somewhere In Time Tour, at Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, California, United States in 1987. Also a great show because of the massive number of fans here in Southern California, but I'm not sure it compares to the fans in Brazil.
Bruce is an amazing person. I've been a Maiden fan since 1985 and just saw Maiden in Brooklyn. The magic is still there and infectious beyond description. Thanks for being the soundtrack to my life. Love IM for life.
me too
I saw them the night before in philly and was blown away by the bands energy and ability to not miss a fucking note.
Seeing them in Pittsburgh tomorrow🤘
@@bigeherb Awesome, Enjoy!!🤘
I was there too. Section 207. My 15th time seeing them
This is pure gold! My son and I just saw Bruce perform with Maiden (again haha!) in Salt Lake City a couple of weeks ago, and I just wanted to touch on a point Bruce made about the band's musical creations, and how their fans accept the relationship we have with the band's creative processes. I would also add that not only do we accept, but with Maiden we also expect it, and most wouldn't have it any other way. I discovered Maiden back in 1981 as a 12 year old kid and my favorite albums are the most recent ones they've done. It's always so exciting to see what they have created both on record and in live performance and I just love to see for the first time how they present the new material. The Senjutsu songs were spectacular and the band has just been playing so incredibly well, it is a wonderful thing to experience, the collective energy of thousands of human beings all in with the band and loving every minute of it. I'm so glad this found me today, cheers!
I was there as well!!!
Surely the best interview with Bruce, authentic and generous of his time. You don't get tired of listening to his stories. I saw my first Iron Maiden show at 15 in 1984 on the World Slavery Tour and I just saw them last October 30 in Montreal, I'm now 55. Maiden has been part of my life. Me and my wife are planning a trip to London next year to see them on their 50th anniversary tour, that should be the trip of a lifetime. How lucky are we that we still get to see them Live after all this time !
" Life is better than all the other options you have "...BRILLIANT !!!!
I went from lifelong Iron Maiden fan to mega-fan after watching this interview. Bruce has always set the standard of what a heavy metal front person should be & has never let us fans down. It was an absolute pleasure listening to him expound on his thoughts & his experience. Thanks to Rich, Sacha & Bruce for the wonderful dialogue.
Best interview I’ve ever experienced. Thanks for this amazing gift!
I am appalled by Bruce’s authenticity. Extraordinary from top to bottom, successful in everything he touched and yet so humble and balanced at the same time. I’m 50 and have been a fan since I was 11. Grateful for everything Maiden has contributed to who I am.
appalled??
appalled? lol
RIP Paul Dianno. If only he could've sat for an in depth interview such as this.
That would've been lovely. He has a documentary coming up with a release date sometime next year.
The first two albums with him are great! Love everything that followed after too
there are many interviews with Paul, Paul is not in-depth like this.
Paul simply wasn't cut out for the life on the roads.
@@johngeiger3770 he lived the way he wanted to on the road.
I've been a maiden fan since 1988 and have been lucky enough to meet bruce and have seen maiden more times than I can remember in 40 years ! He is such a down to earth, genuine guy, an absolute legend and absolute gentleman. He is a master of his art.
Wow! What an amazing discussion! Bruce is not another average dude singing in a rock band...
He's a next level type of human being!
I grew up in the 70's and 80's and discovered Iron Maiden right as I hit 12-13 and was hooked. My friends and I loved the album covers too! As I got older and served in the Navy I began to really understand the amazing lyrics more and more. Then into my career in law enforcement and having kids the music meant more to me. Now in my 50's I enjoy Iron Maiden in another new way at this age, with nostalgia, wisdom, a desire to stay young and relive some of those good ole days. I am retired now and I have taken up the guitar and a deeper study of the music. I am learning fast and enjoying this journey! Thank you guys for still engaging with all us fans! Subscribed!
Hope you had the chance to go to their concerts with your sons maiden is one of those bands that people love to watch and enjoy with their families, I had the chance to see them last week here in Chile for the second time after 20 years (they come for every tour btw, there is even a dvd that was filmed here) the energy is incredible they played Alexander the great after more than 30 years without playing that song live and it was fucken amazing.
Bruce is a legend. Period.
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I dont even like Maiden but i totaly agree..
there's no pilot I'd trust more with my life than Bruce Dickinson, such a cool dude and an inspiration for me
I love Iron Maiden! Thanks for bring Bruce Dickinson on your podcast!
My dad started to listen Maiden in 1983 when he was 14 years old. He took me for my first Maiden show in 2003 when I was 11 years old. My son is nearly 6, yes you know what’s coming. Sounds like Science Fiction 😂🤘🏻
A fan since 1991, seen them more than 50 times, huge respect for this man and his energy.
Wow! Write your book!!!
Same vibe but I was born in 92 been a fan since 03 seen every tour since 06 in a few countries now . There very few bands that can do what Maiden do live
For me to think that one man in under 70 years of life can accomplish all that Bruce Dickinson has is just beyond words. Such an incredible man (and he can sing pretty good too).
I’ve heard many interviews with Bruce over the years and he never disappoints - such a great story teller. Thank you
Wow, an overlap with your channel i wouldn't have expected. Thanks Rich
Decades old Maiden fan
What really strikes me the most in this interview is that, really the most simple, down to earth, humble people are usually genious or on a mission with humanity. This guy has been my hero since I don't know when. The level of epicness on this dude is off the charts.
I'm from Guatemala and follow Iron Maiden since the somewhere back in time tour in 2008, and now thanks to them I had visit over 20 countries and more than 40 cities.
Loved the story about the Greeks! 🇬🇷
Lots of love from a Greek who saw you guys a couple of days ago in Philadelphia! 🤘
I've been fed a lot of AI and talking heads crapping on about singers and actors, glad I clicked this and found an actual interview
They say you shouldn't meet your heros but in this case I'm glad I did. Bruce and Iron Maiden have been part of my life since first listening to their music in the mid 80s as a teenager. Having a difficult childhood, their music allowed me to escape, their artwork inspiried me to draw to replicate it and bring out my creativity, and be there as a woobie when I needed comforting. When I first saw the podcast title of Bruce Dickenson on Rich Roll, it made me do a double take from what at first would seem to be 2 people from different worlds but after listening to the beautiful interview, which Rich is a fantastic interviewer that allows the guest to tell their story without interruptions but at the same time providing some guidance in the journey, you see we are all very much alike then we are different. Thank you for this interview, it brought back a lot of wonderful memories.
Saw them in Brooklyn the other night. Sounded great as always! Love Iron Maiden! 🤘
GREAT PODCAST!!! Thank you! One night in sometime in the late 1990s early 2000's - maybe around "Brave New World " era... a local radio station here on Long Island, NY had Bruce live on air and was accepting call-in questions from fans. As a maniacal Maiden fan, sitting around with my buddies, I said I'm gonna call-in and talk to Bruce. My friends were like good luck with that... I dialed the number, a couple rings... the radio guy answers, "Whats your question for Bruce?" I think I said something safe like "Oh I want to ask him how he became a pilot..." The radio guy said, ok your up next... I was shocked! hahahha WHAAAT? "We have John on the line, whats your question for Bruce?" I shouted, "BRUUUUUUUUUUCCCEEEEE!!!!!!" At the top of my lungs... "BRUUUUUUUUCCE!!!! WHATS UP?" Bruce laughed and said something like - "Now thats a real maiden fan there - I'm doing good how about you?" I told him we were sitting around listening to Maiden having a few beers... Radio Guy: "OK do you have a question for Bruce?" I asked him something about fencing and if he still is fencing... LOL. A great memory - I have it recorded somewhere - hoping I come across the cassette tape I have it on! Many years later - I was seeing Maiden at Jones Beach, NY. I was hanging around the beer garden with friends and Rod Smallwood walks up... nobody else recognized him. I shouted - "Hide your pints lads - its the Sheriff of Huddersfield!" - he laughed and was surprised I recognized him. He shook my hand and let us take a selfie with him! Pic is at following link - I'm the dopey guy with cigar & cowboy hat. Cheers lads! facebook.com/photo/?fbid=466873539991396&set=a.175183872493699&__tn__=%2CO*F
Bruce Bruce (yes, only he will know why I repeated his middle name) is my absolute number one idol. I am struggling to find the words to justify this man. Legend is thrown around a lot these days but truly, in the old sense of the word, he is a legend. And born not far from me in Worksop, around which I have recently completed a 100 mile race!
If he is reading this comment, I can only say thank you for getting me through a tough childhood and inspiring me to get out of poverty and into the world without fear. Much love and gratitude, Joe.
Bruce Bruce was his stage name when he was in Samson.
Thanks for sharing 🙏 Gratitude is the attitude 🙌💯🙏
@@Defleshuary Bruce? is that you? 😁
@@DefleshuaryI think Rod hated it and Bruce didn’t think it reflected his personality or fit iron maidens image
@@MaybeHarvey Bruce himself didn't like it, as it started as something of a Monty Python joke within Samson but they carried it a bit far by making his paychecks out to "Bruce Bruce" which meant he had to go get them to fix it so he could actually cash them.
As a music compoer myself, I have been a HUGE fan of Maiden and Dickinson since nearly 40 years (although I'm not that old!). I'm even more in awe for this man after listening this podcast : he is as humble as smart and brilliant
Amazing! Bruce introduced me to my undiscovered love for music when I was only 10 years old.
Never heard of your podcast before - just showed up on my feed - but if you got Bruce on, it has to be good. Will mark it. I will see them Friday (11/8) for the thirtieth or so time (lost count). The Mighty Iron Maiden. They are the most professional band ever. Thanks and Best!
As a kid bruce was my main inspiration, apart ftom maiden i read his books, tv and and that and was amazed he finds the time to do all of his endeavours, he is the most remarkable human being ever.
The most fascinating interview I’ve ever seen. I’ve been a big Maiden fan since 1985. I’m from Liverpool, England and , for me, Iron Maiden are the second best band to come out of England, after The Beatles. What an extraordinary life Bruce has led!
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It's insane the amount of rock and metal fans that like the Beatles 👍
So awesome you got him on! A true renaissance man🧙♂
It goes right to my heart when Bruce is talking bout his very childhood.
When trying to remember my 5 first years,...man ..I'm 53 , back then I was moved from places to places before settling...kind of...
Bruce has always kept my light on.
And so had,our sorely missed Paul .
In 1990, I was 13 years old, with few friends and dealing with a lot of issues. I was never in with the trends or able to relate to the "cool" kids. A friend had me listen to Metallica and Megadeth, but neither spoke to me. He played me Judas Priest which I liked, but it wasn't my thing. Then he played me the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son album. I was hooked with Moonchild. The title track had my imagination swimming. I finally found my "thing." Iron Maiden. I didn't care if anybody else was into them or not. They were my band and Bruce Dickinson was the guy I connected to. Especially when he released Balls to Picasso. To this day, he's my favorite rock/metal singer and nobody else is close. I've met Bruce a few times and he more than lived up to the hype.
He's either lying or just delusional when he was pumping out his chest and saying they didn't follow any trends.
This was truly an amazing interview!! Thanks guys!!!! He is the one person I would really like to meet. He was a gigantic influence over my band/singing upbringing.
Thank you for this! I have loved Maiden since I was 9 years old and the music completely changed my life - now as a 52-year-old I continue to listen to and love Maiden. Great interview!
Bro, Rich, you earned huge respect from me on this one. I allways wished Joe Rogan would invite Bruce one day, never would have imagined I would see it on your channel. Good job
Every word out of this Man's mouth is interesting. Fantastic Podcast. Thank You.
Someone on social media complained that Bruce talks too often and wants other members to talk but forget that he is the most well-spoken member in the band.
I've been a fan of Iron Maiden since the mid 1980s when I hear Number of the Beast on LP. Such an epic band. Was wonderful to see this interview. Such incredible storytelling and integrity. Thank you.
I attended my 3rd Iron Maiden show in Toronto in October, and Bruce is perfectly right about making a large arena feel like a smaller club. He and the band project so well and make you feel so included that you feel like you're part of an intimate show. And he is explaining it in a strategic way, but when you're there, it seems so effortless! Such a great band with an amazing front man! Bruce said that they would be back in 2 years, and I will be there!! This is now my tradition! I am also a big prog rock fan! Up the Irons!!🤘🏾
1988 I was a 17 year old super fan. My buddies uncle worked security at the gardens Cincinnati. He got us backstage passes for the show. I met Bruce and even though I was just a kid he took the time to talk to us like regular humans. I have two Polaroids of Bruce and my buddy Jake, and one of Bruce and myself. I've seen maiden several times and was able to show him the pictures some 20 years later. He gave me a metal hug and said thank you for everything. It was great man. Been a fan since I was 10 years old. Up the Irons.
We were probably backstage together! Same story here except for the somewhere in time tour at the gardens! My friend Brad's dad was the security guys who got us like 8th row tickets and backstage passes. I was only 15. One of the best shows and memories of my life! All the band was so welcoming even after playing hard for 2+ hrs. I also remember being surprised how short bruce and steve were :)
When I'm down, just remember how I'm blessed to be alive to see Iron Maiden still rock this world! Thanks Bruce!
Superb interview - never heard Bruce be so candid about his early life - not even in his book! Thanks for doing it - thoroughly enjoyed!
What a legend. Most compelling rock interview ever. What a character. Unique.!
I grew up listening to Bruce Dickinson and Iron Maiden. He is my favorite heavy metal singer💪🔥🤟
I know very little of the band iron maiden but anybody that can live like this and accomplish so much in life all at the same time has become a instant hero to me.😊🎉❤😮. Far from easy but he pulled it off!
What do you know. You actually give some free space to talk to Bruce and here we go, best interview fans can dream of. So deep. Thanks Bruce for doing this.
There is nothing more bad ass than watching them in the 80's and now my kids are taking me to see them
This was great. Never thought I'd see Bruce Dickenson on Rich Roll! Just saw em live in San Diego a few weeks back. This probably recorded the day after that in LA.
We need a second part! ❤
This interview was great! 😊
Bruce has all the sheer brilliance of neurodiversity, very special and gifted people indeed
A joy to watch all the love Nicko receives from the Brazilian fans. Seen Maiden live many times and they have NEVER let me down. First time was at Hovet in Stockholm in November of 1984 with Mötley Crüe as their support act.
I’m 48 been a massive fan my whole life. I have a 5 yo son now whose favourite band is Iron Maiden. Amazing to think their music is still relevant today 🤘🤘
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He makes things look so easy but I’m sure he put in a lot of hard work to become the man he is and do all those amazing things he does. He sure is special
It's been at least 15 years since I figured out passion for Iron Maiden was not going away. They were not just another band I liked. Maybe it's just a matter of taste. But for me, what Bruce said really resonates - Iron Maiden is so much more than a band. I have been describing them - whoever would ask "why/how do you love them so much" - I always said because they are the easiest band to love. And the best band to love. They never leave you hanging. They always deliver what you need of them.
I expected a lot from this interview, but I did not expect it would make me cry a couple of times. Tears of joy, for sure, of nostalgia of sorts, but also of gratitude because Iron Maiden has found a way into my life, and truly became a crucial part of my being.
I was never into Bruce's music. However, I admire him for his flying excellence.He really is a great pilot.
Of all the many interviews I have watched with Bruce over many, many years this is by far the best. Thank you.
I’m Croatian woman
Into Iron’s music since late 80’
Was on the same plane with Bruce
London-Zagreb on Ryanair when he performed in Zagreb solo last year.
Absolute Legend of a guy. One of the best examples I can think of living life to the absolute maximum. Brilliant at so many things. I don't think he'll have anything left on his bucket list.
I love maiden and Bruce always comes across as being a true gent and a very intelligent man and not the devil that people make him out to be.He is always a very interesting gut to listen to.
I hope Bruce and the boys keep up the good work..
UP THE IRONS
Wow, one of the most interesting and entertaining conversations I’ve heard in a long time. What an amazing storyteller he is.
He is a hero to millions of people around the world, including myself, of course. Thanks for uploading this fantastic material. If I had one wish before I die, it would be a picture and something signed by Bruce.
Now, this is THE interview!
Fantastic interview. I saw the Seventh Son tour and it was fantastic - also my first big concert. I had no idea about the Sarajevo gig. What a tale!
I've heard that Dave Murray was in a tough crowd as a youth too, before finding music. Not the polymath that Bruce is after it all, but he also has so much confidence in his playing, just going for it with his improvisational soloing, and really rocking out in his younger days. Just a thought, not sure how valid.
Dave was a cleaner working for Hackney council, practiced guitar 4 hrs a night...he didn't have any plan B.
I've seen Iron Maiden seven times in the last 24 years. They've been incredible every single time. Can't wait to see them again.
I love Iron Maiden and Bruce Dickinson!! Bruce is one of my hero's growing up!! I saw Iron Maiden with Saxon and Fastway in Albuquerque NM 1983 and I will never forget it! It was by far the best heavy metal concert I have seen to date and I fell in love with Bruce Dickinson! My friends and I were fans from the beginning and still are today!! I love this interview, thanks for allowing us to know some interesting things about your very inspiring and interesting life! 🔥🔥🔥
Awesome podcast. Iron Maiden fan since 84. My first show was the legendary "Scream for Me Long Beach!" show on the Powerslave tour. Love Maiden.
I finally got to see iron maiden last year in leeds England on the future past tour, its iron maiden that got me into metal when i was 7 in 1988 when seventh son album came out, instantly fell in love with that album and the band 😅 bruce is an amazing singer and a blessing for maiden
Fantastic interview of this legend. Up the Irons! Great metal singer for the greatest metal band ever ! What a life.
What a beauty of an interview ,he’s the most interesting person on this planet ,so real ,humble & intelligent ,& yes I’m a true Maiden fan always & forever ,thanx muchly Bruce .Also my Grandad went to the same boarding school as him !
I can't begin to express how much this man and his music meant to me for nearly 38 years now. Last June I got to see him live again on his solo tour and he had as much energy as the first time I saw him in 1990. What a career, what a character. This was really interesting!
What a pleasant surprise! Passionate ultra marathon runner here (that's how I came across this podcast). 'Live After Death' was my 1st CD in the early 90's and my introduction to metal. A bit more than 3 decades later I still love this band and will for the rest of this life. Thank you!
Best live album ever
I grew up with this man .. and in the early 80's as a pre teen and a teenager he was the benchmark. As a heavy metal guy you didn't know anything other than what you knew. But, you just knew what an incredible person this man was. Now , with this world we live in now you are able to actually hear his story that you couldn't 40 years ago. Thank you for putting this out here and certifying what I and everyone else thought was genuine. It brings it all back around and completes the cycle ❤
Fantastic in-depth interview, an absolute must listen. Going to their concert next year! Excitement is nigh. Keep Up the Irons!
Rock on!
Excellent interview. Iv been a fan since 82. The guy is a legend 👏
Pure class been a fan since 1980
I LOVE BRUCE!!!!! IRON MAIDEN FOREVER!!!!!
I was a big fan and got See them back in 88 , Still one of the best concerts i've ever seen . Even wrote a high school report on them back in high school. I got to meet Bruce back when he was on his accident of birth tour in Detroit. He was so nice. An amazing singer and person. still love them today
49:00 I LOVE that he made an analogy with firing a steam engine 😂👍
54:00 The first time I saw Maiden was the A Matter Of Life And Death tour. I'd happily see that show again any time. That album in it's entirety was amazing live.
Really really great interview!!!
One of my favorite podcasters interviewing the frontman from my favorite band? Whoa!
Thanks for the great interview. I have listened to the band for years, but only saw them for the first time this year in Sydney. What a fantastic show, with three generations of fans. Despite what one may think of Iron Maiden's music, there is no disputing that Bruce Dickinson is an extremely smart and literate person.
I was sooo happy they did the entire Life album...their new music is still relevant.
I just saw Maiden in Mexico & everytime I see them they sound even better!! and everytime I feel Reborn!!….Thanks Maiden for existing!! God bless 🙏🏻🔥🤘
saw the piece of mind and somewhere in time when I was a kid growing up in Cornwall. Life changing... one love Bruce
Bruce is just incredible!!!! Thank you Rich for this treat!!!!
Honestly one of the most fascinating interviews I've ever heard by anyone.
I will be sharing this to a fair few friends.
This is one of the finest interviews I have ever heard. Thank you.
This was a trip man! You gained a subscriber and listening to the podcast as well. Thank you!
I admire Bruce so much. Been a fan for years - he’s amazing!
❤️Rich roll, new to Bruce, this is interesting. Thanks for the intro. Mondays I watch you while multitasking. Thanks again🎉😊