What Does This Button Do?: An Autobiography

by Bruce Dickinson

Overview

A New York Times–bestselling memoir by multifaceted lead vocalist of Iron Maiden, one of the most successful, influential, and enduring rock bands ever.

Singer. Songwriter. Airline captain. Aviation entrepreneur. Motivational speaker. Beer brewer. Novelist. Radio presenter. Screenwriter. World-class fencer. Icon . . .

All of these things and much more, Iron Maiden’s legendary front man Bruce Dickinson is one of the most unique and interesting men in the world. In this long-awaited memoir, Bruce contemplates the rollercoaster of life, and recounts—in his uniquely polished voice—the explosive exploits of his eccentric British childhood, the meteoric rise of Maiden, summoning the powers of darkness, the philosophy of fencing, brutishly beautiful Boeings, and dismissing cancer like an uninvited guest.

Bold, honest, intelligent, and funny, this long-awaited memoir captures the life, heart, and mind of a true rock god.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062468154
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	03/19/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	376
Sales rank:	384,334
File size:	16 MB
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About the Author

Bruce Dickinson has been the lead singer of Iron Maiden for more than thirty years, and has pursued a successful a solo career, as well as a host of interests beyond music. Iron Maiden has sold over 90 million albums & performed over 2000 shows worldwide, making them one of the most successful rock acts of all time. He lives in London, England.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix

Preface xi

Born in '58 1

Life on Mars 11

If You Want Skool, You Got It 17

Angelic Upstart 23

The Kipper's Revenge 27

An Unexpected Journey 37

Lock Up Your Daughters 49

Minibusted 55

Going to the Dogs 61

Dope Opera 67

A Heavy Metal Crusade 77

Ham of the Gods 89

Neighbour of the Beast 95

The Big Dipper 111

On the Bandwagon 123

New Battery 131

Organ Pipes 143

Powerslave 147

Iron Curtains 153

Snow, Leather and Bondage 161

The Boys from Brazil 167

Much Ado About Cutting 171

You'll Believe a Drummer Can Fly 175

Double Dutch 183

You Cannot Be Serious 191

Moonchild 199

Slaughtering Daughters 205

Fault Lines 211

Wing Nut 217

Out of the Frying Pan 231

Into the Fire 235

Radio Pirate 253

Edison and the Light Bulb Moment 259

Brain Swap 267

Feet Wet in the Goose 275

To Fly, To Swerve 283

Black September 289

A Close Shave 295

The Spruce Bruce 305

What Could Possibly Go Wrong? 309

Bruce Air 315

Alchemy 323

Bitter Experience 327

To Ride the Storm 341

Fuck Cancer 345

Afterword 367

Acknowledgements 369

Picture Credits 371

Editorial Reviews

Illuminating and very entertaining…a compelling read about someone who is much more than just the guy who sings for Iron Maiden.”   — Loudwire

“An engaging memoir from the restless, curiousm and exploratory mind of Bruce Dickinson, a Renaissance man who is actually worthy of the nomenclature.” — Houston Press

From the Publisher

An engaging memoir from the restless, curiousm and exploratory mind of Bruce Dickinson, a Renaissance man who is actually worthy of the nomenclature.

Houston Press

Illuminating and very entertaining…a compelling read about someone who is much more than just the guy who sings for Iron Maiden.”  

Loudwire

05/15/2017
Lead singer of Iron Maiden for more than 30 years, Dickinson settles down to write a memoir covering his crazy childhood, university days, early band experiences, solo career, family, and recent battle with cancer. He'll promote the book on tour.

Library Journal