Iron Maiden video interviews / shows

This is a question to both of you: if Adrian was asked about Maiden in the 90's (in the way Stratton was asked about Maiden i.e. about a period when he wasn't in the band) --how do you think he would respond?
 
Adrian has always been diplomatic about anything regarding Maiden during the time he was out of the band, even regarding Stratton. I've heard him being critical but only regarding issues he was part of. So I think that if he was asked such a question, he wouldn't have given a direct answer. ;)
 
Exactly. And this says everything about the man. After all, you can't give a direct answer to a question you don't know the answer to. Call this diplomatic if you like (it is very diplomatic), but really it's just plain old honesty.
 
I never said he had to be critical. If he was asked what his favourite album was from a certain period, he could be able to answer like the best diplomat in the business. But Cried, you think he doesn't know these albums?
Could be, but I wouldn't be too sure.
 
Indeed, he didn't need to be critical --but he was, about the band now; a band he hasn't been in for 30 years. Despite what you said above, I have no problem (if you were referring to me) with people criticising Maiden --as long as it's informed sounding. Regarding your comment directly above: I'm not sure, & I'm happy to be corrected. I just mean, from this interview, he didn't really sound like he was that familiar with, for example, song titles; only name dropping the "classics".

EDIT: I answerd this thinking you (Forostar) were referring to Stratton (--for some reason!)
 
It is somewhat interesting that Adrian has been so silent, given that as far as I can tell, Bruce has been fairly positive about the Blaze Bayley era (I believe saying something to the effect that he would be proud to sing songs from that era). I would take that, as people have said, that Adrian hasn't heard those albums, or that he does not like them. Although he's definitely heard the title song of Fear of the Dark. :P
 
CriedWhenBrucieLeft said:
Indeed, he didn't need to be critical --but he was, about the band now; a band he hasn't been in for 30 years. Despite what you said above, I have no problem (if you were referring to me) with people criticising Maiden --as long as it's informed sounding. Regarding your comment directly above: I'm not sure, & I'm happy to be corrected. I just mean, from this interview, he didn't really sound like he was that familiar with, for example, song titles; only name dropping the "classics".
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Not to mention he wasn't even sure what albums those songs were from. I highly doubt he's familiar with the majority of Maiden's catalog. And that's okay, there's no reason why he should be.
 
CriedWhenBrucieLeft said:
Indeed, he didn't need to be critical --but he was, about the band now; a band he hasn't been in for 30 years. Despite what you said above, I have no problem (if you were referring to me) with people criticising Maiden --as long as it's informed sounding. Regarding your comment directly above: I'm not sure, & I'm happy to be corrected. I just mean, from this interview, he didn't really sound like he was that familiar with, for example, song titles; only name dropping the "classics".
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Very weird, you're now suddenly talking about Stratton again. My previous two posts were about Adrian Smith and a reaction to your (and Ariana's) posts. :nuts: Actually this whole page is about Adrian Smith. Dennis and Adrian are different people, different perspectives, different characters, different ideas, in different situations. So Let's not mix everything up if we want to keep it simple and subtle. ;)
 
I had the feeling there were different conversations going on, so I figured I'd keep silent for a while, until we figure out who's talking about what. :lol:
 
Oh (apologies), I see what you mean! :D

To be clear, I felt, from listening to that interview, that Stratton was asked a few questions, about Maiden now (& in other times when Stratton was long gone from the band) that I really wouldn't expect him to be able to answer very well. Instead of just diplomatically saying "I don't know", he answered them. He was also asked a few hypothetical questions, which again he answered, & which he would have been best not answering. At least, that's my thoughts, based on how he answered them.

In regard to Adrian, my point here is: Adrian probably hasn't said much about the 90's music because maybe he hasn't genuinely heard enough of it to merit comment. Or, as suggested, (he has listened to it &) his opinion isn't favourable, & he doesn't think talking about it in public is fair, or worthwhile. (Maybe they have discussed this privately.) He's also unlikely to talk about non-music issues as, simply, he wasn't there. Words that spring to mind are: tact, & respect. As opposed to being drawn on where people stand on the stage (now), & answering this in a manner which suggests "if I was up there, things would be different" i.e. better. No, they wouldn't.
 
I could quite imagine the remit for interviewing any member of Maiden being quite strict. It's bad enough with very, very minor celebrities
 
I think there is a 1999 Tommy Vance somewhere in this topic, but I don't remember it was so long (and with all members of the band). But I can be mistaken. Anyway, enjoy, if you haven't seen it yet:
And it does feature H's excellent Beast solo (and roaring rhythm guitar afterwards; holy cow, that sound rules!)
 
Actually, it appears that I've seen all the interviews but not the whole thing glued up together.
Bruce spoke very kindly of Tommy indeed.
 
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