Flight of Icarus Singles Chart. It is also the band's first release to feature Nicko McBrain, who replaced Clive Burr on drums in 1982. Despite being one of Iron Maiden's most famous songs, "Flight of Icarus" was not performed live after 1986 until it was finally performed again on May 26, 2018. The song is loosely based on the ancient Greek myth of Icarus who was imprisoned with his father Daedalus in the palace of Knossos on Crete. In an attempt to escape, the pair fabricated wings from feathers and wax so they could fly away. Unfortunately Icarus, not heeding the advice of
Wax Dey wrote a story for DRUM magazine, for which he was paid 500 rand. That he used to buy a second-hand guitar, and began playing at private parties until he found an agent, Lara Patrocino, who introduced him to corporate gigs. It was Lara's belief in Wax that first made him think of himself as a real musician, but a career only kicked off when veteran producer, Neill Solomon, brought Wax together with Zulu crooner, Shaluza Max at Passage One Music. The duet, African Lady, done in French, English, Zulu and Duala caught the attention of Dan Chiorboli, who invited Wax