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Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden


Background information
Origin Leyton, London, England
Genre(s) Heavy Metal
Years active 1975—present
Label(s) Epic Records
Universal
Columbia Records
Sanctuary Records
Capitol Records
EMI Group
Portrait Records
Associated acts Urchin
Gogmagog
Samson
Psycho Motel
The Entire Population of Hackney
ASAP
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Members
Bruce Dickinson
Steve Harris
Dave Murray
Janick Gers
Adrian Smith
Nicko McBrain
Former members
Blaze Bayley
Clive Burr
Paul Day
Paul Di'Anno
Dennis Stratton
Doug Sampson



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Gang Starr MC Guru 'Dies Aged 43'

April 20, 2010
Gang Starr MC Guru 'Dies Aged 43'Gang Starr rapper Guru has died following a battle with cancer, it’s been reported.

The MC, real name Keith Elam, is understood to have passed away on Monday (April 19). He was 43.

In a statement, Solar, Guru's partner, told AllHipHop: "The world has lost one of the best MCs and Hip-Hop icons of all-time - my loyal best friend, partner, and brother, Guru.”

In March, Guru underwent surgery in hospital after suffering a heart attack. He was recently reported to have been in better health.

But Solar revealed that the rapper had been battling cancer for over a year.

“This is a matter that Guru wanted private until he could beat it, but tragically, this did not happen,” he said.

“The cancer took him. Now the world has lost a great man and a true genius."

Formed in 1985, Gang Starr, which also features DJ Premier, are best known for their unique combination of New York swing jazz and hip hop.

Their hits include 'Ex-Girl To The Next Girl' and 'Positivity'. The duo recently denied reports they were set to reunite.

(by Jason Gregory)



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