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Active from 1970 to 1976, The Bolton Iron Maiden—originally known simply as Birth, then Iron Maiden—was a psychedelic hard rock band hailing from Bolton. The group was formed by Ian Boulton-Smith (aka "Beak") on lead guitar, Derek George Austin on bass, and Paul TJ O’Neill on drums and vocals.
Drawing inspiration from leading acts of the time such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Free, Groundhogs, and Andromeda, the band developed a powerful sound that fused bluesy foundations with hard rock intensity and progressive touches.
Their dynamic live presence earned them a strong regional following and spots supporting notable acts like UFO, Bedlam (featuring Cozy Powell), Caravan, and Thin Lizzy.
The band’s journey came to a tragic end in 1976, following the death of guitarist Ian Boulton-Smith from cancer.
Years later, in 2005, drummer/vocalist Paul O’Neill helped rekindle interest in the band by releasing two archival albums—Maiden Flight and Boulton Rides Again—featuring both studio and live recordings. All proceeds from these releases were donated to Cancer Research and Macmillan Cancer Support.
With the support of the more widely known Iron Maiden and their manager Rod Smallwood, the band adopted the name The Bolton Iron Maiden to distinguish themselves and honor their legacy.
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