A buddy from work is tight with Bruce Dickinson. I wear my ID at work on a PRS Guitars lanyard, so he asked me a couple questions about music, guitars, and he casually inquired if I like Maiden. I said they weren't my favorite, but they definitely kick ass. As we talked, I mentioned a few things I'd heard or read online, and he politely corrected me. I offered that he must be a super-fan, and he told me he and Bruce were buddies. I was naturally a little skeptical, then he whipped out his ipad, and showed me a TON of of pics...stuff like he and Bruce flying in the back of a private jet, backstage, Bruce at his house for dinner. From everything he told me, Bruce is just a hell of a guy, very professional, always trying to improve his craft, stuff he does for fans, etc.