Bum

Band from Basildon (Essex, UK) formed in 1968. Before named 'Growth' and 'Stevenson's Blues Department'. In 1969 band performed at Festival in Grays, Essex. Members: - Steve Drewett - vocals - Barry Skeels - bass - Paul Reynolds - drums - Graham "Gruff" Esgrove - guitar. - Trevor Thoms - guitar The band released an acetate (God of Darkness/Ballad of Martha Kent) as 'Bum'. When they signed to the Gemini Records label in April 1970, the name was changed to 'Iron Maiden'.