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When did the band Iron Maiden form?
The band Iron Maiden was formed on Christmas Day, 25 December 1975 by bassist Steve Harris shortly after he left his previous group, Smiler.
Who were the members of the band Iron Maiden in the early years?
Between 1975 to 1978, Iron Maiden went through many members including Paul Day, and Dennis Wilcock. By 1978, only Steve Harris, Dave Murray, and Doug Sampson remained in the band.
When did the band Iron Maiden record their first album?
Iron Maiden released their first album, which was self-titled, in 1980.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the band Iron Maiden article?
Dave Murray, was invited to join, much to the dismay of the band's guitarists Dave Sullivan and Terry Rance. Their frustration led Harris to temporarily disband Iron Maiden in 1976.
Why did Paul Day leave the band Iron Maiden?
According to Steve Harris, Paul Day  left because he lacked energy or charisma on stage“
Did the band Iron Maiden replace Paul Day?
Iron Maiden replaced Paul Day with Dennis Wilcock, a Kiss fan who used make-up and fake blood during live performances.
Did the band Iron Maiden tour during the early years?
No
Did any more of the original members of Iron Maiden leave the band?
Iron Maiden recruited yet another guitarist in 1977, Bob Sawyer, who was sacked for embarrassing the band
How did Bob Sawyer embarrass the band Iron Maiden?
Bob Sawyer embarrassed Iron Maiden on stage by pretending to play guitar with his teeth

Question: What happened in 1978?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened with the band Iron Maiden in 1978?