Adrian Smith

Biography

Adrian Frederick "H" Smith is an English musician and singer born on February 27, 1957, in Camden, London. He formed his band Urchin after leaving school at 16, leading the group until its demise in 1980. Smith joined Iron Maiden in 1980 as their second guitarist, replacing Dennis Stratton, and has since become known for writing songs and performing backing vocals with the band, as well as leading various side projects.