The Entire Population of Hackney

The Entire Population of Hackney
Nicko McBrain, 2006
Nicko McBrain, 2006
Background information
Also known asThe Sherman Tankers
OriginHackney, London, England
Genres
Years active1985
Spinoffs
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The Entire Population of Hackney is the name used for a supergroup project featuring members of Iron Maiden, FM and Urchin that played two concerts in December 1985. It is also the name used for a bootleg recording of the first show. It is most notable for being the spark that would lead to Adrian Smith forming his ASAP project later on and ultimately his split with Iron Maiden in 1990 (He returned in 1999 and has since remained a member of the band, although he has pursued other projects). It is also notable for leading to the first Iron Maiden recording without the current lead singer on lead vocals.