Overview

• More, Day’s former band, announced his death on Facebook and hailed him as a key figure of the New Wave of British Heavy MetalSweet guitarist AnAndy Scott confirmed that Day died peacefully at his home in Australia and extended condolences to his wife, Cecily.
• Iron Maiden paid tribute via social media, calling Day a lovely person and good mate and sending condolences to his family and friends.
• Recruited by Steve Harris in late 1975, Day served as Iron Maiden’s first vocalist for ten months before departing in October 1976 over stage presence concerns.
• He later led bands including More, Wildfire and Sweet, performing at Monsters of Rock and recording albums such as Warhead and Live at the Marquee.