Maiden Knight? - Top Story of 07
12/29/07
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[originally published 04/27/07](BW&BK) Fans of the 1980s heavy metal band Iron Maiden have petitioned the Downing Street website. They're demanding the group's heavily tattooed bass guitarist Steve Harris be recognised in the next list of honours. "Iron Maiden are often the band that encourage youngsters into rock music; one of the pleasures of a Maiden gig is the healthy mix of young and old," it reads. "Steve Harris, as a very fit, relatively moderate drinker, is a great role model for the younger fans that his band continuously attracts." At the very least, Harris's followers are demanding he is made an MBE.
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