I was never a fan. Dickenson is an interesting guy none the less.
Black Sabbath with Ozzy, Black Sabbath with Dio. AC/DC, Judas Priest, Metallica, Megadeth,. All have their own significance.
When it comes down to vocal ability there can be only one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUjUIP2ugG4
I love Halford’s voice but he just can’t hit the notes the way that he used to. Dio maintained his voice very well, and it was magnificent.
Saw 2 shows from the ‘Black and Blue’ tour (Sabbath with Dio along with Blue Oyster Cult) after the release of “Heaven and Hell’. A great album and concert.
I rolled with the metalheads. They worshiped the ground Maiden walked on. I personally never saw the appeal of the music.
Dickinson sounds like one hell of a cool cat, though.