Meet Nicko in the early 90s when he was doing rhythm of the beast tour. I was an inspiring 12 year old drummer at the time. End of an era. Keep up the good work fellas. 👍
I was at my daughter's yesterday afternoon, went into my email and saw the "An announcement from Iron Maiden". My heart sank straight away with a bad feeling. Then I opened it up and was just gutted, read it out loud to my daughter and struggled a bit to get through it, I won't lie. 24 hours later now and, while still saddened, it's given way to more of a gratitude for everything he's given us over the years. And I'm just happy that it's all happened on his own terms. He's bowed out with the class and dignity that befits both the man himself and the Maiden family at large. And so it is that It turns out that my final memory of seeing Nicko on stage will be from Manchester last year. It was not long after the news of his stroke broke and, as always, the rest of the band left the stage to Nicko alone to take his bow at the end. You could tangibly feel the love in the room for him and between him and us. And there were more than a few misty eyes around the place. As Luke pointed out here, to have faced that crisis and come through it with the strength and determination to complete a world tour says more about the mark of the man than any words of mine ever could. Thank you for everything, Nicko. Godspeed, sir, you are and will remain much beloved by us all! Up The Irons, always!! 💔
Cheers lads, bloody gutted this morning to read this, but no illusions this was coming. End of perhaps the most amazing and significant era in all heavy metal and rock. One of the best to ever rock the kit and the most incredible and powerful rhythm section to ever exist along with 'Arry. And agreed and absolute gentleman, met him briefly in Brisbane in 08 with my best mate Boz and his brother. He was so gracious and still have his signature on my Strat. Very hard to pick a fav moment, so many amazing pieces of art in his legacy - Eagles Dare obv, Rime is right up there, Longest Day and those tom fills always gives me chills!
Not the hugest Maiden fan, but (my arguably favourite drummer) Nick Barker always touts the influence of McBrain so I can recognise the retirement of a legend. But even Barker himself has his own battles with his health these days... Incidentally, I grew up round the corner from the Ruskin Arms.
Nick Barker was someone I considered actually. I think he could do it but it would be unlikely plus as you say he has his health issues. That's cool you grew up near The Ruskin Arms. It's a shame the new owners didn't look after it.
I am crying in the inside I grew up with Nicko and Maiden my favorite album with him is Somewhere in Time we need some good news soon Hopefully an new Studio album
Not meet as such but I when to Nottingham in 98 3 rows from the front end of the show walked to shake their hands and Nicko spotted me because I had the skinhead and he just came over rubbed his hands all over my head had a good laugh with him and the following Sunday front row Sheffield City Hall Arry and Jan wouldn’t leave me alone Arry put his head on my shoulder and Nicko must have remembered me because at the end of the show he just walked over shook my hand and gave me one of his drum sticks Top Man
You previously called it with Nicko, Joe, totally. You're a bloody prophet! I'm still gutted I don't get to see him play next year. But yeah, Pat Lundy for the win!
Nicko deserves his retirement from touring Simon Dawson will be behind the drums next year I can’t see Nicko being on the next album he didn’t want to do Senjutsu I think he be too busy doing other things of his own god bless Nicko and thank you for the memories
I hope this isn't a dopey question, but will Ncko drum on future studio albums? Last night at the last Brazil gig, Bruce said something like, 'He's not leaving the band.' The press release only mentions Nicko stepping back from just the live situation with the band.
There are no stupid questions Stephen, you're among friends here. At this point your guess is as good as mine at this point. Bruce did say "He's not leaving the band" and in the statement regarding Simon Dawson it says "for 2025". I'm guessing at this point they are leaving the door open but over time I think Nicko will become more occupied with his own personal life and projects. He'll probably still have a seat at the table when it comes to managing the back catalogue etc. There very well may be an album already recorded ready to go? Like I say, time will tell.
Good riddance I say. It's a well known fact that he stole Clive's job. RIP to the OG drumming backbone of the once mighty Iron maiden (a shadow of their former selves for the last 20 years IMO)
Meet Nicko in the early 90s when he was doing rhythm of the beast tour. I was an inspiring 12 year old drummer at the time. End of an era. Keep up the good work fellas. 👍
Thanks man
I was at my daughter's yesterday afternoon, went into my email and saw the "An announcement from Iron Maiden". My heart sank straight away with a bad feeling. Then I opened it up and was just gutted, read it out loud to my daughter and struggled a bit to get through it, I won't lie. 24 hours later now and, while still saddened, it's given way to more of a gratitude for everything he's given us over the years. And I'm just happy that it's all happened on his own terms. He's bowed out with the class and dignity that befits both the man himself and the Maiden family at large.
And so it is that It turns out that my final memory of seeing Nicko on stage will be from Manchester last year. It was not long after the news of his stroke broke and, as always, the rest of the band left the stage to Nicko alone to take his bow at the end. You could tangibly feel the love in the room for him and between him and us. And there were more than a few misty eyes around the place. As Luke pointed out here, to have faced that crisis and come through it with the strength and determination to complete a world tour says more about the mark of the man than any words of mine ever could.
Thank you for everything, Nicko. Godspeed, sir, you are and will remain much beloved by us all! Up The Irons, always!! 💔
Well said, Vortigan. Nicko is loved more than he knows.
Cheers lads, bloody gutted this morning to read this, but no illusions this was coming. End of perhaps the most amazing and significant era in all heavy metal and rock. One of the best to ever rock the kit and the most incredible and powerful rhythm section to ever exist along with 'Arry.
And agreed and absolute gentleman, met him briefly in Brisbane in 08 with my best mate Boz and his brother. He was so gracious and still have his signature on my Strat.
Very hard to pick a fav moment, so many amazing pieces of art in his legacy - Eagles Dare obv, Rime is right up there, Longest Day and those tom fills always gives me chills!
That's awesome man, I think For The Greater Good is a favourite for me.
I guess we feared this day would come but never really thought it would happen. Good luck with the Maiden gig Luke!!
He turned it down in the end, they asked him to have a shave! 😁
@@nightmarecabin8933NO ONE fucks with my beard! 😂
Not the hugest Maiden fan, but (my arguably favourite drummer) Nick Barker always touts the influence of McBrain so I can recognise the retirement of a legend. But even Barker himself has his own battles with his health these days... Incidentally, I grew up round the corner from the Ruskin Arms.
Nick Barker was someone I considered actually. I think he could do it but it would be unlikely plus as you say he has his health issues. That's cool you grew up near The Ruskin Arms. It's a shame the new owners didn't look after it.
I am crying in the inside I grew up with Nicko and Maiden my favorite album with him is Somewhere in Time we need some good news soon Hopefully an new Studio album
Thank u Nicko for all the good memories with my brother and dad
It's the end of an era but there is always a future. Let's see what the band come up with...
Not meet as such but I when to Nottingham in 98 3 rows from the front end of the show walked to shake their hands and Nicko spotted me because I had the skinhead and he just came over rubbed his hands all over my head had a good laugh with him and the following Sunday front row Sheffield City Hall Arry and Jan wouldn’t leave me alone Arry put his head on my shoulder and Nicko must have remembered me because at the end of the show he just walked over shook my hand and gave me one of his drum sticks Top Man
Awesome! That's a great story. Thanks for watching.
You previously called it with Nicko, Joe, totally. You're a bloody prophet! I'm still gutted I don't get to see him play next year.
But yeah, Pat Lundy for the win!
It's just been announced Simon Dawson from British Lion has got the job.
@@nightmarecabin8933 hey, it's who you know, I guess. Good fit really though, isn't it.
@@hellymonster I don't know much about him but Steve Harris won't hire no slouch.
@@nightmarecabin8933 I saw him play in January and he's 👌🏼
My Nicko favourite songs I liked the New Frontier from The Dance Of Death and Still Life The Tame Of Land
I think Wicker Man and For The Greater Good for me but I'm sure there's more.
Nicko deserves his retirement from touring Simon Dawson will be behind the drums next year I can’t see Nicko being on the next album he didn’t want to do Senjutsu I think he be too busy doing other things of his own god bless Nicko and thank you for the memories
Indeed, after what he's been through he's more than earned his retirement.
I hope this isn't a dopey question, but will Ncko drum on future studio albums? Last night at the last Brazil gig, Bruce said something like, 'He's not leaving the band.' The press release only mentions Nicko stepping back from just the live situation with the band.
There are no stupid questions Stephen, you're among friends here.
At this point your guess is as good as mine at this point. Bruce did say "He's not leaving the band" and in the statement regarding Simon Dawson it says "for 2025".
I'm guessing at this point they are leaving the door open but over time I think Nicko will become more occupied with his own personal life and projects. He'll probably still have a seat at the table when it comes to managing the back catalogue etc.
There very well may be an album already recorded ready to go? Like I say, time will tell.
Good riddance I say. It's a well known fact that he stole Clive's job. RIP to the OG drumming backbone of the once mighty Iron maiden (a shadow of their former selves for the last 20 years IMO)
OK
Nicko was twice the drummer Clive was much like Bruce was twice the vocalist Paul was. To move forward, the band needed to make harsh decisions.
@@lukesilence - LOL!!! Ok fan boy, 🤣whatever you need to tell yourself to sleep at night. You just keep doing you! BIOYA!!!!
@@alyx1654 - EABOFSC!!!!!!
Now now lads! we're all friends here.