British Lion’s Steve Harris: “It Reminds Me Of The Old Days With Maiden, Of Fighting For Everything”
Steve Harris is a true believer. It’s kind of his superpower. Not only did it supercharge Iron Maiden’s ascent from pubs to the world’s biggest stages, it has other outlets as well. One reveals itself as we join him in The Raven Age’s tour bus, as he praises his son George’s band’s live credentials before they play Tufnell Park Dome in London. Even when the odds are stacked, Steve never loses faith in what he loves. “Look mate, I’ve still got that,” he grins, gesturing to the West Ham FC coat folded up neatly beside him. “I’m not a fair-weather supporter. Never have been.” Today we’re here to talk about another beneficiary of his undying loyalty: British Lion. It was back in 2012 when Steve revealed – in a story of dovetailing destinies spanning decades – that he had joined forces wit...