It may not be earth-shattering news that Iron Maiden has begun the Book of Souls World Tour, landing last week at its first stop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. But what is pretty neat is that the heavy metal band is being flown around the world by none other than its lead singer, Bruce Dickinson, at the controls of a heavy metal piece of equipment – a Boeing 747 loaded with the band, its crew and gear.
Iron Maiden Starts World Tour in Jumbo Jet
Key Takeaways:
- Iron Maiden's "Book of Souls World Tour" features lead singer Bruce Dickinson piloting their custom Boeing 747, "Ed Force One."
- Dickinson, who earned his captain's rating for the jumbo jet, flies the band, crew, and all stage equipment, which the 747's large capacity accommodates without modifications.
- The extensive tour covers more than 55,000 miles, visiting 35 countries, including first-time performances in locations like China and El Salvador.
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