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'''Dennis Stratton''' (b. 9 October 1952<ref>{{cite book|author=Mick Wall|title=Iron Maiden: run to the hills: the official biography|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=drufAAAAMAAJ|year=1998|location=London|publisher=Sanctuary Publishing|isbn=978-1-86074-666-6}}</ref> in ], ] ], ]) is a guitar player who is best known as a former member of the British band ]<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p4560/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Iron Maiden|last=Weber|first=Barry|publisher=]|accessdate=7 May 2010}}</ref> from October 1979 to October 1980. '''Dennis Stratton''' (born 9 October 1952<ref>{{cite book|author=Mick Wall|title=Iron Maiden: run to the hills: the official biography|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=drufAAAAMAAJ&q=%229+october+1952%22|year=1998|location=London|publisher=Sanctuary Publishing|page=127|isbn=978-1-86074-666-6}}</ref>) is an English guitarist best known as a member of the heavy metal band ]<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p4560/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Iron Maiden|last=Weber|first=Barry|publisher=]|access-date=7 May 2010}}</ref> from December 1979 to October 1980. He was also the lead guitarist and occasional lead vocalist of ] from 1990 to 2006,<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p4560/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Iron Maiden|last=Weber|first=Barry|publisher=]|access-date=7 May 2010}}</ref> recording six studio albums with the band.

==Biography==
⚫ Born in Canning Town, London, Dennis Stratton early in life was a promising schoolboy footballer, who was briefly on the books at ] until at the age of 16 he took up playing guitar. A keen fan of the East End music scene, his first serious band was performing with Harvest, who later became Wedgewood. After two years he then formed the locally popular ] . "R.D.B." playing to large crowds, touring in support with ] and ] and recording a "live at the Marquee" album with music producer ].

Stratton was invited to join ] as a second lead guitarist and backing vocalist by ] after he had seen Stratton playing with Remus Down Boulevard. One of Stratton's earliest filmed appearances with Iron Maiden was in a concert at London's Marquee Club in October 1979. Dennis Stratton participated in the recording and production of the group's first album, '']'' in December 1979. He has also appeared in the home video recording Live At The Ruskin in early 1980 (released in 2004 as part of '']'' DVD set), Iron Maiden's first video "Women in Uniform," the '']'' single, some subsequent single releases, as well as in the band's first appearance on British TV ("Running Free" performed live on Top of the Pops) and the '']'' album. Some concert bootlegs exist including a memorable performance at the 1980 ]. Stratton was also a member of Iron Maiden during their 1980 European tour, supporting ]. Dennis Stratton left Iron Maiden in October 1980. Accounts of the reason for Stratton' departure vary; Stratton has mentioned that he left due to conflicts with manager ] and Steve Harris.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.praying-mantis.com/mantis/dennis99.shtml|title=Dennis Stratton Interview - Oct 1999|accessdate=30 September 2011}}</ref> Both Smallwood and Harris said they rated him as a singer and guitarist. Officially the band stated "musical differences" being the reason for his leaving<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guitarworld.com/iron-maiden-maiden-voyage?page=0%252C2,1|title=Iron Maiden: Maiden Voyage|publisher=Guitar World|date=7 March 2011 |accessdate=2 June 2011}}</ref> Stratton was replaced by ].

Since the recording of the band's first album, Stratton has been the only member of Iron Maiden not to have contributed to the writing of any recorded material.


==Career==
After his departure from Iron Maiden, Stratton played with bands such as ] and, after a NWOBHM tour with them in 1990 joined ], staying to record nine studio albums and two live ones. Stratton officially left Praying Mantis in 2006, although his final recorded material with them was in 2003. In 1995, Stratton had a project with former Iron Maiden singer ] called "The Original Iron Men" in which both of them sang. They released three albums.
⚫ Born in ], London, Stratton showed early promise as a footballer and was briefly on the books at ] until age 16,{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}} when he took up guitar. He joined his first band Harvest (later known as Wedgewood) in 1973. Two years later, Stratton formed the band Remus Down Boulevard, which toured in support of ] and ], and recorded a live album with music producer ].{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}}


In December 1979, ] invited Stratton to join ] after witnessing a Remus Down Boulevard performance. The band was also in need of a new drummer, and recruited ] on Stratton's recommendation.<ref name="Wall">{{cite book |last1=Wall |first1=Mick |title=Iron Maiden: Run to the Hills, the Authorised Biography |date=2004 |publisher=Sanctuary Publishing |isbn=1-86074-542-3 |pages=121–123}}</ref> Stratton played on the group's first studio album, '']'', which was released in April 1980, and on the non-album single "]". Stratton also appeared in the home video recording "Live at the Ruskin" (recorded in 1980 and released in 2004 as part of '']'' DVD set), and in the band's first British television appearance, when they performed "]" on '']''. Stratton was with the band during their first European tour, supporting ].{{fact|date=September 2023}}
Stratton can still be seen playing in pubs around the East London area and also in Essex. Stratton also performers in a reformed ] and often tours Europe with various bands playing classic-era ] songs. <ref>https://www.facebook.com/#!/dennis.stratton.5</ref>


Dennis Stratton left Iron Maiden in October 1980, and has stated that he left due to conflicts with Steve Harris and band manager ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.praying-mantis.com/mantis/dennis99.shtml|title=Dennis Stratton Interview - Oct 1999|publisher=Praying-mantis.com|access-date=30 September 2011}}</ref> Officially, the band stated "musical differences" as the reason for Stratton's departure.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guitarworld.com/iron-maiden-maiden-voyage?page=0%252C2,1|title=Iron Maiden: Maiden Voyage|publisher=Guitar World|date=7 March 2011 |access-date=2 June 2011}}</ref> He was replaced by ]. After his departure from Iron Maiden, Stratton played with bands such as ] and ], with which he recorded six studio albums from 1990 to 2003. He officially left Praying Mantis in 2006. In 1995 he formed a project called The Original Iron Men with another former Iron Maiden member, singer ]. The duo released three albums. More recently, Stratton still performs locally in the East London area, sometimes with a reformed version of Remus Down Boulevard, and occasionally tours Europe with various cover bands that play classic Iron Maiden songs.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120801063513/https://www.facebook.com/#!/dennis.stratton.5|date=1 August 2012}}</ref>{{better source|date=July 2018}}
Stratton is also endorsed by ], from his days with Praying Mantis. Live, he uses a Marshall Twin Valvestate combo and a Boss effects/control unit. Stratton is endorsed by ], from his tenure with Praying Mantis.{{fact|date=September 2023}}


==Discography== ==Discography==
=== Remus Down Boulevard === ===Remus Down Boulevard===
*Live - A Week at the Bridge E16 (1978) (Sampler including two RDB-songs) *''Live - A Week at the Bridge E16'' (Sampler, 1978)
*Live EP at the Bridge E16, 12" (2002) (Sampler including two RDB-songs) *''Live EP at the Bridge E16'' (Sampler, 2002)
*The Bridge House - Book Launch & Reunion, DVD (2007) (RDB & Chris Thompson live) *''The Bridge House - Book Launch & Reunion'' (DVD, 2007)
*Live - Worth the Wait (4th Time Lucky) - Live at The Standard, Walthampstow 2011, CD / DVD *''Live - Worth the Wait (4th Time Lucky)'' (CD/DVD, 2011)


===Iron Maiden=== ===Iron Maiden===
*'']'' (1980) *'']'' (1980)
*'']'' (1980)
*'']'' (guitar on 3 bonus tracks on the 1995 re-release) (1995)
*'']'' (1987)
⚫ *'']'' (Disc 2 - Reading Festival (23 August 1980) (2002)
*'']'' (1990)
⚫ *'']'' (CD One) (2002)
*'']'' (1996)
*'']'' (1999)
⚫ *'']'' (2002)
⚫ *'']'' (2002)
*'']'' (2004)
*'']'' (2005)


===Lionheart=== ===Lionheart===
*''Hot Tonight'' (1984) *''Hot Tonight'' (1984)
*''Second Nature'' (2017)


===Praying Mantis=== ===Praying Mantis===
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*''The Original Iron Men 2'' (1996) *''The Original Iron Men 2'' (1996)
*''As Hard As Iron'' (1996) *''As Hard As Iron'' (1996)
*''Made In Iron'' (1997)


===Collaborations=== ===Collaborations===
*''Kaizoku'' (1989) - Various Authors *''Kaizoku'' (1989) - Various Authors
*''All Stars'' (1990) - Various Authors *''All Stars'' (1990) - Various Authors
*''Trapped'' (1990) - ] *''Trapped'' (1990) - Lea Hart
*''Start 'em Young'' (1992) - English Steel *''Start 'em Young'' (1992) - English Steel
*''Ready to rumble'' (1992) - True Brits *''Ready to rumble'' (1992) - True Brits
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British guitarist

Dennis Stratton
Stratton performing with Maiden uniteD in 2019Stratton performing with Maiden uniteD in 2019
Background information
Also known asDen
Born (1952-10-09) 9 October 1952 (age 72)
London, England
Genres
OccupationGuitarist
Years active1969–present
Musical artist

Dennis Stratton (born 9 October 1952) is an English guitarist best known as a member of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden from December 1979 to October 1980. He was also the lead guitarist and occasional lead vocalist of Praying Mantis from 1990 to 2006, recording six studio albums with the band.

Career

Born in Canning Town, London, Stratton showed early promise as a footballer and was briefly on the books at West Ham United until age 16, when he took up guitar. He joined his first band Harvest (later known as Wedgewood) in 1973. Two years later, Stratton formed the band Remus Down Boulevard, which toured in support of Rory Gallagher and Status Quo, and recorded a live album with music producer Jonathan King.

In December 1979, Steve Harris invited Stratton to join Iron Maiden after witnessing a Remus Down Boulevard performance. The band was also in need of a new drummer, and recruited Clive Burr on Stratton's recommendation. Stratton played on the group's first studio album, Iron Maiden, which was released in April 1980, and on the non-album single "Women in Uniform". Stratton also appeared in the home video recording "Live at the Ruskin" (recorded in 1980 and released in 2004 as part of The History of Iron Maiden – Part 1: The Early Days DVD set), and in the band's first British television appearance, when they performed "Running Free" on Top of the Pops. Stratton was with the band during their first European tour, supporting Kiss.

Dennis Stratton left Iron Maiden in October 1980, and has stated that he left due to conflicts with Steve Harris and band manager Rod Smallwood. Officially, the band stated "musical differences" as the reason for Stratton's departure. He was replaced by Adrian Smith. After his departure from Iron Maiden, Stratton played with bands such as Lionheart and Praying Mantis, with which he recorded six studio albums from 1990 to 2003. He officially left Praying Mantis in 2006. In 1995 he formed a project called The Original Iron Men with another former Iron Maiden member, singer Paul Di'Anno. The duo released three albums. More recently, Stratton still performs locally in the East London area, sometimes with a reformed version of Remus Down Boulevard, and occasionally tours Europe with various cover bands that play classic Iron Maiden songs. Stratton is endorsed by Caparison Guitars, from his tenure with Praying Mantis.

Discography

Remus Down Boulevard

  • Live - A Week at the Bridge E16 (Sampler, 1978)
  • Live EP at the Bridge E16 (Sampler, 2002)
  • The Bridge House - Book Launch & Reunion (DVD, 2007)
  • Live - Worth the Wait (4th Time Lucky) (CD/DVD, 2011)

Iron Maiden

Lionheart

  • Hot Tonight (1984)
  • Second Nature (2017)

Praying Mantis

  • Live at Last (live) (1990)
  • Predator in Disguise (1991)
  • A Cry for the New World (1993)
  • Only the Children Cry (EP) (1993)
  • Play in the East (live) (1994)
  • To the Power of Ten (1995)
  • Captured Alive in Tokyo City (live) (1996)
  • Forever in Time (1998)
  • Nowhere to Hide (2000)
  • The Journey Goes On (2003)
  • Captured alive in Tokyo City (Live-DVD)
  • The Best of Praying Mantis (2004) (Best-of Compilation)

Paul Di'Anno & Dennis Stratton

  • The Original Iron Men (1995)
  • The Original Iron Men 2 (1996)
  • As Hard As Iron (1996)
  • Made In Iron (1997)

Collaborations

  • Kaizoku (1989) - Various Authors
  • All Stars (1990) - Various Authors
  • Trapped (1990) - Lea Hart
  • Start 'em Young (1992) - English Steel
  • Ready to rumble (1992) - True Brits

References

  1. Mick Wall (1998). Iron Maiden: run to the hills: the official biography. London: Sanctuary Publishing. p. 127. ISBN 978-1-86074-666-6.
  2. Weber, Barry. "Biography: Iron Maiden". AMG. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  3. Weber, Barry. "Biography: Iron Maiden". AMG. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  4. Wall, Mick (2004). Iron Maiden: Run to the Hills, the Authorised Biography. Sanctuary Publishing. pp. 121–123. ISBN 1-86074-542-3.
  5. "Dennis Stratton Interview - Oct 1999". Praying-mantis.com. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  6. "Iron Maiden: Maiden Voyage". Guitar World. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  7. Archived 1 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine

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