Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in FebruaryRock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in FebruaryDo you share a birthday with a rocker? Ice-T, Mike Shinoda, Tony Iommi, Axl Rose, Billie Joe Armstrong and plenty more will be celebrating in February.Chad ChildersChad ChildersAlicia SelinAlicia Selin
When Adrian Smith Knew ‘Run to the Hills’ Was ‘Something Special’When Adrian Smith Knew ‘Run to the Hills’ Was ‘Something Special’Iron Maiden guitarist also recalls "very very rough" early version of "The Number of the Beast." Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Imagine if Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith Wasn’t a Guitar GodImagine if Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith Wasn’t a Guitar GodThe guitarist also tells UCR about the latest Smith/Kotzen album.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Adrian Smith Loses Home in FireAdrian Smith Loses Home in FireSmith joins producer Bob Clearmountain, Primus guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde and many other musicians who have lost their homes.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
The Hit Iron Maiden Song Adrian Smith Didn’t Think Steve Harris Would LikeThe Hit Iron Maiden Song Adrian Smith Didn’t Think Steve Harris Would LikeIf Steve Harris didn't overhear Adrian Smith's song, it may have never wound up on an Iron Maiden album.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen Announce Debut U.S. TourAdrian Smith and Richie Kotzen Announce Debut U.S. TourGuitarists from Iron Maiden and Winery Dogs are assembling a backing band for January dates.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Adrian Smith’s Wife Made Smith/Kotzen HappenHow Adrian Smith’s Wife Made Smith/Kotzen HappenIn an exclusive interview with UCR, guitarists reveal origins of new collaboration. Jed GottliebJed Gottlieb
Adrian Smith Once Quit Fishing Because of Ritchie BlackmoreAdrian Smith Once Quit Fishing Because of Ritchie BlackmoreIron Maiden guitarist recalls giving up his favorite pastime, thinking it wasn’t cool for a rock musician.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Did Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith Really Almost Join Def Leppard?Did Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith Really Almost Join Def Leppard?Guitarist recalls how moves were made before Vivian Campbell took Steve Clark’s place in 1992.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty