Biography
Adrian Frederick "H" Smith (born 27 February 1957) is an English musician, best known as one of the three guitarists in the heavy metal band, Iron Maiden, for whom he regularly writes and, along with bassist Steve Harris, performs live backing vocals on some songs. Growing up in Camden, London, Smith gained an interest in rock music at 15 and formed a friendship with future Iron Maiden guitarist Dave Murray, who would inspire Smith to take up the guitar himself. Upon leaving school at 16, he formed his own band, Urchin, which he would lead until their demise in 1980. Having already been offered a position as their second guitarist the previous year, Smith joined Iron Maiden in November 1980, replacing Dennis Stratton. Following a short-lived solo project entitled A.S.A.P, he left Iron Maiden in 1990, forming his own group, Psycho Motel, before joining Bruce Dickinson's solo outfit in 1997. Along with Dickinson, he returned to Iron Maiden in 1999, after which the band gained renewed success, and recently formed the side project, Primal Rock Rebellion.
Acted in 30
2020s
- 2023
Iron Maiden: The Future Past in Amsterdam
Guitar
2010s
- 2017
Iron Maiden: The Book of Souls - Live Chapter
Guitars, Backing Vocals
Iron Maiden: The Book of Souls - Live Chapter
Guitar
- 2016
Iron Maiden: The Book of Souls - Live at Wacken Open Air 2016
Guitar/Backing Vocals
Iron Maiden: Download Festival 2016
Guitar
- 2014
Iron Maiden - Rock am Ring 2014
Guitar/Backing Vocals
- 2013
Iron Maiden: Rock in Rio 2013
Guitars
- 2012
Iron Maiden: En Vivo!
Guitar/Backing Vocals
2000s
- 2009
Live at Wacken 2008
Guitar
Iron Maiden: Quilmes Rock Festival
Guitars
- 2008
Iron Maiden - Porto Alegre, Brazil
Guitar/Backing Vocals
Iron Maiden - The Albatross Follows On
Guitars, Backing vocals, Keyboards
The History Of Iron Maiden - Part 2: Live After Death
Movie
Iron Maden - Somewhere Back in Time World Tour '08, Mumbai India
Guitar, backing vocals
- 2006
Iron Maiden - Abbey Road
Guitars
- 2005
Iron Maiden: Live At Ullevi
Guitars/Backing Vocals/Keyboards
Iron Maiden - Eddie Rips Up Gothenburg
Guitars
Iron Maiden - Rock am Ring 2005
Guitar/Backing Vocals
- 2003
Iron Maiden: Death On The Road
Guitar/Backing Vocals
Iron Maiden - Rock am Ring
Guitar/Backing Vocals
- 2002
Iron Maiden: Beast Over Hammersmith
Movie
- 2001
Iron Maiden - Scream For Me Chile
Guitar/Backing Vocals
Iron Maiden - Live in Santiago de Chile
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Iron Maiden: Maiden England
Guitar/Backing Vocals
- 1986
Iron Maiden - Somewhere in Paris
Guitars/Backing Vocals
- 1984
Iron Maiden: Behind The Iron Curtain
Guitar/Backing Vocals
- 1983
1983 Dortmund Pop Rock Festival
Guitar / Vocals (Iron Maiden)
- 1981
Iron Maiden: [1981] Beat Club Bremen
Movie
No release date
Iron Maiden - Night Of The Dead, Legacy Of The Beast: Live In Mexico City
Guitar / Background Vocals
Appearances24
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
2010s
- 2013
The History Of Iron Maiden - Part 3
Himself/Guitar
- 2012
Iron Maiden: Behind the Beast
Himself
2000s
- 2009
Iron Maiden: Flight 666
Self
Iron Maiden - Flight 666 - The Concert
Self
- 2008
Global Metal
Himself
- 2006
Live from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1
Self
Iron Maiden: The Making Of A Matter Of Life And Death
Self
Iron Maiden: Death On The Road - Documentary
Self
- 2004
The History Of Iron Maiden - Part 1: The Early Days
Himself
- 2003
Iron Maiden: Visions of the Beast
Self
- 2002
Iron Maiden: Rock In Rio
Self - Guitar / Backing Vocals
- 2001
Classic Albums: Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast
Self - Guitar
1990s
- 1997
- 1993
Iron Maiden: Donington Live 1992
Self / Guitarist
1980s
- 1987
Iron Maiden: 12 Wasted Years
Himself - Guitarist
- 1986
The Hear 'n Aid Sessions
Self [Iron Maiden]
- 1985
Iron Maiden: Live After Death
Self - Guitar / Backing Vocals
Iron Maiden: Rock in Rio 1985
Self - Guitar
- 1983
Iron Maiden: Live In Dortmund
Self - Guitar / Backing Vocals
- 1981
Iron Maiden - Live in Bologna
Self -Guitar
Iron Maiden: Live at The Rainbow
Self
