Austin Dickinson was born to Bruce Dickinson and his second wife, Paddy, in 1990. Having the Iron Maiden vocalist as his father, Austin has forged his own path in the music industry, standing out among his siblings Griffin and Kia. Here are some facts to know about the rocker before delving into his music.
He’s Following His Father’s Footsteps In His Own Way
Austin started his career as a member of The Oath before joining Rise to Remain after a chance meeting with Ben Tovey and Will Homer at the Tufnell Park Dome. The band built their reputation through local gigs and UK tours until deciding to disband in 2015.
Dickinson’s eldest quickly rebounded by forming As Lions with Will Homer and Conor O’Keefe. The band released one album titled ‘Selfish Age’ under Better Noise before entering a hiatus in 2018.
So far, As Lions marked a significant evolution in Austin’s musical direction, though. The band’s 2017 debut showcased his growth as both vocalist and songwriter. He proved his ability to create his own identity in the industry.
There Are Several Names That Influenced His Music
V13 notes that Austin’s vocal technique draws inspiration from several influential vocalists. His influences include Chino Moreno of Deftones, Mike Patton of Faith No More, and Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage. These diverse influences helped him develop a distinctive style separate from his father’s traditional heavy metal approach.
His unique vocal approach became evident in his work with As Lions as he successfully combined elements of metalcore with contemporary rock sensibilities.
He’s Also Into Acting
According to IMDB, Austin’s ventures weren’t limited to singing. He has explored various creative outlets including acting and studied theater. He appeared in films such as ‘Innocent’ and ‘Chemical Wedding’ – the latter written by his father Bruce Dickinson.
He Is A Married Man
Austin Dickinson celebrated his wedding with wife Liz in August 2022. The celebration featured unique dinosaur-themed elements, including T-Rex cake toppers. Loudwire reported that his father’s dance moves at the wedding captured special attention.
His Life Is Also Marked With Tragedies
Austin also experienced profound tragedy during his career. He had to deal with the loss of his mother, Paddy Bowden, in 2020. Paddy passed away because of a home accident in May that year.
Months later, her son shared his grief on social media: “Losing my Mum this year was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to face. There is still so much that lays unresolved. There’s not an hour that goes by that she doesn’t cross my mind.” He also stood against speculation and negative commentary about her passing.
