Former Iron Maiden Singer Paul Di'Anno Secures U.S. Visa For Upcoming Tour

After over 15 years, former Iron Maiden lead vocalist Paul Di’Anno has secured a US Visa which is allowing him to tour our in the US.  Due to some previous legal issues in the US, Di’Anno was denied entry into the US to perform.

From Blabbermouth.Net

According to Dallas-based music immigration attorney Matt Gallagher, former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di’Anno’s visa was approved today by the U.S. State Department, making it possible for Di’Anno to embark on his first U.S. tour in over 15 years. Tour producer Gabe Reed commented, “Matt Gallagher’s securing of this visa for Paul after so many failed tries by others is an awesome development that all IRON MAIDEN fans should be grateful for. We will finally see the return of the ‘Beast’ to the U.S.”

Di’Anno is scheduled to begin his tour on January 26 at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey.

Confirmed dates for the tour are:

Jan. 26 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
Jan. 27 – New York, NY @ BB King Blues Club & Grill
Jan. 29 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
Jan. 28 – Toronto, ONT @ The Reverb
Jan. 30 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Gil’s Bar And Grill
Jan. 31 – Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Feb. 01 – Albany, NY @ Bogies
Feb. 04 – Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11 Tavern
Feb. 05 – Panama City Beach, FL @ Crazy Marlin’s
Feb. 06 – Jacksonville, FL @ The Pit
Feb. 07 – San Juan, Puerto Rico @ Senor Frogs
Feb. 08 – Nashville, TN @ Limelight Venue
Feb. 09 – Little Rock, AR @ Vinos Brewpub
Feb. 10 – Austin, TX @ Red Eyed Fly
Feb. 11 – Mission, TX @ Smokin Aces
Feb. 12 – Corpus Christi, TX @ Zeros Hardrock Club
Feb. 13 – San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
Feb. 14 – Dallas, TX @ THE LOFT @ The Palladium
Feb. 16 – Las Vegas, NV @ Cheyenne Saloon
Feb. 17 – Redondo Beach, CA @ Brixton
Feb. 18 – Sparks, NV @ New Oasis
Feb. 19 – Ramona, CA @ Ramona Mainstage
Feb. 20 – Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre
Feb. 25 – Chicago, IL @ Reggies Rock Club
Feb. 26 – Toleno, IL @ Radmaker’s Rock N Roll Tavern
Feb. 27 – Mt. Clemens, MI @ Emerald Theatre
Feb. 28 – St. Paul, MN @ Station 4

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I’m actually really psyched for this tour.  I have never seen Di’Anno live and I know that this may be my last chance to see this guy who was the once the lead singer in one of my favorite all time bands.  Besides, even at it’s worse it’ll still be Di’Anno.  It’s like seeing the best classic Iron Maiden tribute you can see only the songs are being sung by the guy who originally sang them.  Count me in.  I better drop Jammin’ Jaymz a line and see if I can crash with him for this show!  Should be a blast from the past!

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