Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson adds spoken word artist to resume

Dickinson is about to resume his spoken word tour in the US where he speaks about his life, being a rock star and a host of other topics, including his bout with throat cancer. Photo: AP

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has worn many hats and even "some incredibly ridiculous trousers,” as he puts it. Rock star, airline pilot and cancer survivor are some of what has defined him. Now he can add spoken-word performer.

Following in the heels of Henry Rollins, another rock star-turned-performance artist, Dickinson is about to resume his spoken-word US tour. Onstage, he speaks about his life, being a rock star and a host of other topics, including his bout with throat cancer.