Urchin
Biography
There are 2 bands with the name Urchin. 1. Urchin was the second band of Adrian Smith (after Evil Ways) which was formed with his friend Dave Murray around 1974. Eventually Dave left to join Iron Maiden but Adrian stayed loyal to his band despite being offered to join Iron Maiden. Urchin had recorded two 7" singles, Black Leather Fantasy and She's A Roller. The band managed to sign a contract but did not last long after Adrian's eventual departure to replace Iron Maiden's guitarist Dennis Stratton.
