Members: Barry Skeels, Paul Reynolds (4), Steve Drewett (2), Graham Esgrove

Band from Basildon (Essex, UK) formed in 1968. Before named 'Growth' and 'Stevenson's Blues Department'.
In 1969 band performed at Festival in Grays, Essex.
Members:
- Steve Drewett - vocals
- Barry Skeels - bass
- Paul Reynolds - drums
- Graham "Gruff" Esgrove - guitar.
- Trevor Thoms - guitar
The band released an acetate (God of Darkness/Ballad of Martha Kent) as 'Bum'. When they signed to the Gemini Records label in April 1970, the name was changed to 'Iron Maiden'.