I left this comment elsewhere but I'll leave it here for (serious Maiden) fans.
....First Brian this is not directed at you it's for all.
In 2000 I went to see Iron Maiden and Halford. When Maiden came out to the
stage Bruce started ranting about gays. He was talking about how wrong it is,
how we don't need gays around, and basically derogatory comments like that.
Even though he is entitled to his opinion saying this knowing full well Rob is probably
backstage and within earshot is beyond disrespectful. The first two times I saw Priest
were in 81' and 82' with non other than Maiden opening up. This is what turned me onto
them. I became a fan of their's. My point is that Priest took them out when they were no
body's, gave them exposure, and probaly were responsible for their early sucess. Then
when he has a chance to return the favor what does he do. Tells his audience how bad
it is to be gay. I can't help but think this can only hurt not help Rob. From that moment on
I have hated and always will hate Bruce Dickenson.
I left this comment elsewhere but I'll leave it here for (serious Maiden) fans.