Beckett

The Profile

Beckett were a British progressive/hard rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne, formed in 1970. They issued the single "My Lady"/"Little Girl" in 1973 and released their self-titled album in 1974. Their song "A Rainbow's Gold" was later covered by Iron Maiden, and "Life's Shadow" became notable for its lyric connection to Iron Maiden.

Formed in Newcastle upon Tyne, England; released a self-titled album in 1974; Iron Maiden covered "A Rainbow's Gold" (B-side of the 1984 single "Two Minutes to Midnight"); lyrics from Beckett’s "Life's Shadow" were referenced in Iron Maiden’s "Hallowed Be Thy Name," leading to a legal dispute settled in 2017.

One detailed review covers Beckett’s 1974 self-titled debut: a Newcastle band blending progressive and hard rock with prominent strings. The review walks through each track, highlights the melancholic tone, and notes Iron Maiden’s cover of A Rainbow’s Gold. Verdict: a hidden treasure worth rediscovering.