This is the story of the absolutely crazy chaos of former Iron Maiden singer, Paul Di’Anno’s last Australian tour. I had known Paul for many years as an occasional drinking buddy but in his last couple of years, we grew closer as I was variously his carer on tour, part-time bass player and always his friend. Paul was a man of mystery, a real master of mayhem but also a very troubled soul. In this tale of that final tour down under, you'll get to see all the sides of the very complex character that the legendary Paul Di'Anno was. In this case, the raw truth is stranger than fiction could ever be.

"Chris Dale has been there and done it as a hugely experienced tour professional. Add that to his absolute mastery of getting to the heart of an anecdote and raw honesty and you've got something very special here. I can't recommend this highly enough. It's rare you get insight like this, lurching from gig to gig and almost scary to turn the page to see what's next. Superb!"
Joe Shooman

"Brilliantly written, and unflinchingly honest. I had no idea how damaged Paul really was. I expected honesty, but the level of detail caught me off guard. However, it was this attention to detail that really brought the events on the page to life. Chris has a gift for story telling, and he managed to convey genuine affection alongside the obvious frustration with such a challenging character. An engaging, but ultimately melancholy account of a genuine music legend’s final decline, and a little glimpse of the real Paul Di’Anno."
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"A superb read. This is a touchingly honest account of one of metal's finest. Chris Dale tells the story beautifully and frankly. An eye opener and worthy addition to anyone’s library. I loved it."
Martin Stockdale

A TRIP TO AUSTRALIA WITH PAUL DI'ANNO
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