Steve Harris

Stephen Percy, famously known as ‘Percy,’ is a British musician best known for playing bass, casual keyboards, and the lead lyricist of a British heavy metal band called Iron Maiden. Together with his fellow guitarist, Dave Murray, Steve Harris has remained close because of Dave Murray’s contributions to their music group.

Well, how well do you know about Steve Harris? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Steve Harris’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Steve Harris to date.

Biography and Early Life

Stephen Percy Harris, also known as ‘Arry,’ was born on 12 March 1956. He was born in Leytonstone, where he also grew up. Ever since Steve Harris was a child, he had dreams of becoming a footballer. However, when he reached his teens, Steve Harris began developing a passion for music. He first wanted to become a drummer; however, his house lacked space to put a drum kit. Therefore, Steve opted to buy a bass.

Steve taught himself how to play bass, and he learnt the first piece of a copy of Fender Precision.

Steve Harris later joined ‘Influence Band, ‘which later changed its name to Gypsy’s Kiss. The band did not last for long, so it split up, forcing Steve to audition for another band by the name Smiler.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Steve Harris in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Steve Harris’s age is 65 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 12 March 1956. Though, he is 5′ 7″ in feet and inches and 174 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 156 lbs in Pound and 71 kg in Kilograms.

Education

Steve Harris studied architectural draughtsman from Leyton Sixth Form College.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

In 1993, Steve got a divorce from his wife, Loraine. Steve described that moment as the hardest part of his life. Steve and Lorraine had four children, namely; Faye, Lauren, George, and Kerry. Currently, Steve Harris is married to Emma. The two have two children, namely, Stanley and Maisie.

Is Steve Harris Gay?

The sexual orientation of Steve Harris is straight. He first married Loraine, whom they divorced. He later married Emma.

Professional Career

Steve Harris has been part of Smiler band for a long. He later left the band and created his band, namely Iron maiden, on the Christmas of 1975. Steve got that name after watching The Man in the Iron mask film. In 1979, Iron Maiden received a contract from EMI. By then, Steve Harris was the only composer and lyricist of the band. Most songs of Steve’s songs revealed a galloping bass pattern.

Some of the famous songs Steve Harris wrote include; Run to the hills and the Trooper. Steve later formed his first solo project called British Iron. While working with the British Iron band, Steev did not lose contact with Richard Taylor, its vocalist, as well as Graham Leslie.

In 2012, Steve Harris stated that he prefers to make a side-project than an alone album, and he works better in a band environment.

Steve Harris was a keyboardist and performed together with his fellow guitarist Adrian Smith Seventh Son song. The duo has largely contributed to the music field, especially in categories like editing, backing vocals, and string synthesizing.

As a child still has a love for football, Steve Harris played for young clubs. He received scouting training from Wally ST. Pier and asked to train for West ham united, where he was a member for nine years. Steve Harris had decided to a footballer by profession, but he felt that it was not really his passion again. Steve Harris loves writing lyrics from topics such as history, mythology, or topics from books and films. Such preference illustrates Steve’s interests and progressive rock influence.

Steve Harris plans to release more solo albums and hopes to take the band to successful heights. Steve also said that he plans to give out a live album recorded at shows, which he released across the three tours.

Steve Harris’ latest album called the burning, which premiered on 17 January 2020.

Awards

In the Iron Band, progressive song structures used by Steve Harris helped it launch other bands like Opeth and Dream Theatre.

They have earned seven gold and platinum plaque in the U.S. their latest four albums became number four on the albums chart

In 2011, they won a Grammy Award for El Dorado during their Final Frontier album.

Iron Maiden emerged from the New wave of British Heavy Metal having upbeat sounds as compared to Black Sabbath and Judas Priest bands.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Steve Harris in 2021

As of 2021, the net worth of Steve Harris stands at around $35 million. Since Steve Harris has worked as a renowned bassist of a renowned band, Iron Maiden, his efforts have truly paid him off.

He is such a talented person, and his contributions to bands have made him successful.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

1. Lauren, Steve’s eldest daughter, is a singer and classically trained as an actor. She has supported the Iron Maiden band by releasing her solo outfit in 2006 and 2008. Lauren also released her solo album called Calm Before the Storm.
2. Steve’s oldest son, George, is a guitarist in the Raven Age band. Kerry, his second-oldest daughter, is a Production Assistant for the Iron Maiden.
3. Steve Harris still plays football most of the time with his team called Maidonians. He supports West Ham by keeping in touch with its members.
4. Steve Harris is a tennis player and a photographer.
5. Steve Harris has worked as a street sweeper.
6. Steve Harris is the owner of a Grade II listed building located in Sheering Essex. He has built a recording studio called Barnyard. However, he sold the possession in 2012.

Steve Harris had dreams of becoming a professional footballer. However, things changed while on the journey towards his passion in his career. He changed to a musician, and his efforts in music have taken his bands to successful heights. Steve went through hardships, but he finally became a star.