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Dennis Stratton was born in London, United Kingdom on October 9, 1952. Dennis Stratton is listed as a guitarist. That works out to 73 years old in 2026.
My Take
Dennis Stratton has one of those credits that punches far above its duration. He was Iron Maiden's guitarist for less than a year, December 1979 to October 1980, yet that brief window puts him on the band's self-titled debut and into heavy metal history forever. I find that kind of legacy fascinating, where a short stint outweighs decades of other work in how people remember you. What I respect more, honestly, is the longer haul with Praying Mantis from 1990 to 2006 and six studio albums as lead guitarist and sometime vocalist. To me he's proof that the loudest line on a resume isn't always the one that took the most years.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dennis Stratton
- Name (Japanese)
- デニス・ストラットン
- Reading
- でにす・すとらっとん
- Born
- October 9, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- guitarist
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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When was Dennis Stratton born?
Born October 9, 1952 (age 73).
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Dennis Stratton is from London, United Kingdom.
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Dennis Stratton works as guitarist.
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