num_pages: 384
description: New York Times BestsellerIlluminating and very entertaininga compelling read about someone who is much more than just the guy who sings for Iron Maiden. Loudwire A long-awaited memoir from the larger-than-life multifaceted lead vocalist of Iron Maiden one of the most successful influential and enduring rock bands ever.Pioneers of Britains nascent Rock &amp; Metal scene back in the late 1970s Iron Maiden smashed its way to the top thanks in no small part to the high-octane performances operatic singing style and stage presence of its second but twice-longest-serving lead singer Bruce Dickinson. As Iron Maidens front manfirst from 1981 to 1993 and then from 1999 to the presentDickinson has been and remains a man of legend.But OTT front man is just one of the many hats Bruce wears. In addition to being one of the worlds most storied and well-respected singers and songwriters he is an airline captain aviation entrepreneur motivational speaker beer brewer novelist radio presenter and film scriptwriter. He has also competed as a world-class level fencer. Often credited as a genuine polymath Bruce in his own words (and handwritten script in the first instance!) sets forth many personal observations guaranteed to inspire curious souls and hard-core fans alike.Dickinson turns his unbridled creativity passion and anarchic humour to reveal some fascinating stories from his life including his thirty years with Maiden his solo career his childhood within the eccentric British school system his early bands fatherhood and family and his recent battle with cancer.Bold honest intelligent and very funny his memoir is an up-close look inside the life heart and mind of one of the most unique and interesting men in the world; a true icon of rock.
language: English
title: What Does This Button Do?: An Autobiography
publisher: Dey Street Books