This signed sheet music is for Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden, autographed by founding bassist, songwriter, and driving creative force Steve Harris. Released in 1982 as the lead single from their landmark album The Number of the Beast, Run to the Hills became one of Iron Maiden’s most iconic songs. Written by Harris, the track pairs galloping basslines with soaring twin-guitar harmonies and Bruce Dickinson’s powerful vocals. Lyrically, it tells the story of the European colonization of the Americas, contrasting the perspectives of Indigenous peoples and the invading settlers. Its mix of social commentary, speed, and melodic grandeur made it a defining anthem of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). The single reached the UK Top 10 and has remained a staple of Maiden’s live performances, often serving as a rallying finale. Steve Harris (born 1956) founded Iron Maiden in 1975 and remains the band’s chief songwriter, bassist, and visionary leader. Known for his distinctive “gallop” bass technique, he has been central to the group’s unique sound and longevity. Under Harris’s guidance, Iron Maiden rose from London clubs to global arenas, releasing classic albums like Powerslave, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, and Somewhere in Time. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, Harris is widely regarded as one of the greatest bassists and bandleaders in heavy metal history. Owning this signed sheet music for Run to the Hills is more than a collectible—it’s a piece of heavy metal history tied to both Iron Maiden’s breakthrough success and Steve Harris’s unmatched influence as a songwriter. For fans of Iron Maiden, bass enthusiasts, and collectors of NWOBHM memorabilia, this artifact captures the power, precision, and cultural impact of a song that remains a cornerstone of the genre.

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