Bruce-Bruce-Bruce / The Pilot of the Beeeast
There’s really not much more to say, is there? Dickinson, the silver-voiced hellion frontman for Iron Maiden—and, with “Run to the Hills”, the man responsible for some of my best karaoke moments—has been a pilot for over a decade, and decided that his beleaguered Reds could use a boost ahead of their Europa League game in Napoli tomorrow night. Hence, he flew the team plane.
I have to give him kudos, because the team—missing seven first-choice players including Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres, and Raul Meireles as Hodgson’s already bagging competitions to focus on improving their pathetic league position—is struggling to find form and confidence despite having shiny, new owners and a bright future ahead.
It remains to be seen whether or not it will help, but enjoying a jet ride helmed by the man who sang this certainly can’t hurt, especially when you consider that Stevie G’s Phil Collins-loving sensibilities didn’t make the trip.
question for my UF friends; i´m in barcelona and have tickets al partido de futbol esta noche. having not been to a game on the continent in ten years, and never in spain, and never a champions league at that. do i need my passport to get into the stadium. last night some dude told me that since i was foreign and such that i needed to prove i´m not a copenhagen-er for these seats. I already have the tickets and signed for them along with my passport #, i´m thinking its a done deal just don´t want any troubles later, and prefer to leave my papers at hotel.
@UKhanDoIt – I went to a Barcelona-Espanyol Derby back in 2005/06. I didn’t need a passport or anything. I know that’s not a CL match, but there wasn’t any sort of check to see which side I supported.
Maybe a photocopy of the passport, to be safe?
/don’t have any idea what I’m talking about
Can I just say one thing? I’m standing here staring at rock legend Bruce Dickinson. And if Bruce Dickinson wants more cowbell, we should probably give him more cowbell!
Before takeoff I bet he said: “In the name of God my father, I’ll fly… you all to Napoli”
@UKhan: went to Atletico-Gigon match in Madrid earlier this year, and there was no questioning either the ticket purchase at the window the day of, or at the gate itself on entry. Worst case, might have a photocopy of your passport handy (per Dan), but unless they are expecting particular crowd problems, I wouldn’t expect any issue.
@PR: I bet he sang a remix of “Run to the Hills” over the PA during the flight. “White man came…across the sea… he brought us pain… and mis-SER-EEEEEEE”. Just change out “LFC” for “Cree” and throw a Hicks in there once and a while. Guaranteed hit in Liverpool.
Look at these F’ing hipster closet Maiden fans.
/still owns the double discs up through Seventh Son.
I am very proud to say (and surprised I have to): I have never been an Iron Maiden fan. Although, I do have a secret crush on ’80′s hair metal. That is all.
@Jacob
Is liking Iron Maiden hipsterish? If so my idea of what a hipster is kinda off. Maybe it’s just the difference in age of hipsters.
What’s wrong with the ironmaiden?
I think hipsters like Maiden ironically, or rather they like wearing thrift store Iron Maiden concert tees from before they were born.
Artists conception of the plane ride home if Liverpool loses.
No. I’m just saying that for all of the hipster music talk that sometimes shows up on this site, I don’t think I’ve seen any post with multiple take offs on a band’s lyrics.
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My Maiden liking is unironic. That DVD they released 5 or so years ago detailing the early years of the band was awesome. In fact, I may take out Los Campesinos! and put in Maiden in the car for old time’s sake.
No more than 5 minutes after I type that, the Budweiser commercial that uses the Welsh band’s You! Me! Dancing! pops up.
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Sadly, I think it’s the most sexist beer commercial I’ve seen in ages to boot.
@Jacob: Because everything Welsh is sexy. Because everything Welsh is Gareth Bale.
Mr.
Ron BurgundyNigel Tufnel, ladies and gentlemen.