Adrian Smith

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. He regularly writes for the band and, along with bassist Steve Harris, performs live backing vocals on some songs.

Growing up in Camden, London, Smith developed an interest in rock music at age 15 and formed a friendship with future Iron Maiden guitarist Dave Murray, who inspired him to take up the guitar. After leaving school at 16, he formed his own band, Urchin, which he led until its dissolution in 1980. He had already been offered a position as their second guitarist the previous year and joined Iron Maiden in November 1980, replacing Dennis Stratton. Following a brief solo project called A.S.A.P, Smith left Iron Maiden in 1990, forming his own group, Psycho Motel, before joining Bruce Dickinson's solo band in 1997. Along with Dickinson, he returned to Iron Maiden in 1999, after which the band experienced renewed success. He has since formed the side project Primal Rock Rebellion.