Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr passed away in his sleep on Tuesday night (March 12th, 2013) after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. He was 56 years old. Burr joined Iron Maiden in 1979, playing on the band’s landmark first three albums; Iron Maiden (1980), Killers (1981) and The Number of the Beast (1982). I interviewed Burr’s replacement in Maiden, Nicko McBrain several years ago and he had only very nice things to say about Clive. Coincidentally, March 12th is also the birthday of Maiden Bassist, Steve Harris, who turned 57 years old yesterday. RIP, Clive.
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Gail In Print: Modern Drummer, November 2009
The great Brann Dailor of Mastodon graces the cover of November’s Modern Drummer, where you will also find my long-awaited article on Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden. Out to subscribers now, on newsstands everywhere October 6th!
Happy Birthday, Nicko McBrain!
“What Are You Looking At?”
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain was born on this day, June 5th in 1952. Coincidentally, I just did an amazing interview with Nicko this past Monday, which will show up eventually in the pages of Modern Drummer magazine. He was really just the coolest, most hilarious guy to talk to. Happy Birthday, Nicko!