Overview

• Day passed away peacefully at his home in Australia after a lengthy battle with cancer.
• He fronted Iron Maiden’s earliest lineup in 1975, helping to shape the band’s initial vision despite not appearing on any official recordings.
• As vocalist for More, he propelled the 1981 album Warhead to widespread acclaim and headlined the Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington.
• In 1985, he led a reformed Sweet through sold-out tours in Australia and a celebrated three-night run at London’s Marquee Club documented on the Live at the Marquee release.
• Sweet guitarist Andy Scott extended condolences to Day’s wife Cecily and More’s members urged fans to ‘play his music loud’ in tribute to his enduring vocal legacy.