biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (January 2010) Bruce Dickinson Bruce Dickinson performing live at Somewhere Back in Time World Tour in Costa Rica, 26 February 2008. Background information Birth name Paul Bruce Dickinson Also known as "Bruce Bruce" Dickinson (in Samson years) Born 7 August 1958 (1958-08-07) (age 52) Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England Genres Heavy metal, progressive metal, progressive rock, hard rock Occupations Musician,songwriter, author, pilot Instruments Vocals, guitar, drums Years active 1976–present Labels EMI, Sanctuary Associated acts Samson, Iron Maiden, Ayreon, Tribe of Gypsies, Skunkworks, Godspeed Website www.screamforme.com Paul Bruce Dickinson (born 7 August 1958) is an English singer, airline pilot, fencer, broadcaster, author, director, musician, screenwriter, actor, marketing director, entrepreneur and songwriter best known as the vocalist of the heavy metal group Iron Maiden..