Adrian Smith (musician)

thumb|right|Smith performing with Iron Maiden at Ottawa Bluesfest in 2010 Adrian Smith (musician) Adrian Frederick Smith (born 27 February 1957) is an English guitarist and singer best known as a member of heavy metal band Iron Maiden, for whom he also writes songs and performs backing vocals both live and in the studio. Quotes about Adrian Smith When it comes to the driving lead force amid the longtime triple-guitar assault within [Iron Maiden], Smith is the king above kings. Complete with his usual headband, Smith is a groover — meaning his playing has a undeniably blues feel to it. While it's never really been about speed with Smith, when it comes to legendary solo work ("Heaven Can Wait", "Powerslave), he continues to bring it at a level that others only wish they could pull off. Jeff Mezydlo of Yardbarker (February 2025) Adrian Smith incorporates all the classic metal guitar player's techniques: alternate picking, legato, hammer-ons, and pull-offs, sweep picking, slide playing and more. What separates him from the rest of the pack is that he uses all of these techniques in a musical context with no exaggeration. He is heavily influenced by blues, so he uses the pentatonic scale a lot, but he also enjoys ripping a fast phrase in a Phyrigian mode from time to time. UG Team, Ultimate-Guitar (Sep 30, 2017) [Murray and Adrian Smith] are the OG’s of the twin axe attack (and thus to blame for inadvertently causing melodic death metal). Invisible Oranges (April 21, 2011) External links Category:Heavy metal musicians Category:Guitarists from England Category:Singers from England Category:Songwriters from England Category:Heavy metal singers Category:1957 births Category:Living people Category:People from London