@@aarthoor Burr was fired after the tour. They contacted Nicko, who used to play with the French band Trust. They supported Maiden during The Beast on the Road. Burr replaced Nicko in Trust.
@@TheEternalWayfarer Good lord, totally different to the story I heard! I read that Burr left the tour to see organise his Dads funeral and they used Nicko (who I thought was the roadie) and decided they prefered him. Oh well. both excellent drummers in their own way I always thought.
@@aarthoor It's not clear what happened. Some say he left the band due to the death of his father, some say they fired him because he used to drink too much.
This is why I love Nicko .. can groove that funk and heavy metal at the same time ...!! Amazing clean Chops and Groove .. excellent guy .. one of favorites .. !!
stumbled upon this video, wondered why my face was sore at the end. realised i had a rediculous big smile spread across my face for 10m56s. wish i was in the crowd. thats a jam.
What I like best about Nicko is the fact that he is always smiling when he is playing. It seems like no matter what he is having a great time on stage.
Whoo! Nicko playing Stevie Wonder. Didn't see that coming... Awesome! But then for the rest of the guys to play Maiden, with horns and organ. Props guys!!
This is basically Nicko's roots. He took up the job in Maiden because it was an easy gig for him. And then proceeded to take heavy metal drumming to a completely new level.
I love that he's never changed. You watch him with Pat Travers around '77 and he was smiling and singing away to his own drums way back then. If/when (I know, sad to think) he has to quit Maiden or they just pack it in, he will be drawn back to funk without a doubt and will be a very sought after musician!
I love Nicko McBain no doubt he's got that funky playin in him very talented of course he got it going on u go maiden trooper I really love ur big sense of humour most of all? U Rock!!!! Reminding way way back in the 1980's watching Iron Maiden at the Oakland Collisium California Awesome🎶 🎵K😎😎L👍🤘
The man is happy when he plays drums. :3 You cna see thet. :D And that's what drummer is all about. To be happy when he plays his instrument no matter how godd or bad drummer is. :D But just to say Mcbrain is my idol :3
This guy is the real deal. Jamming with other guys between tours with Maiden. Still passionnate after all these years. Great inspiration for all drummers.
Again Nicki THANK YOU FOR PUTTING A SMILE ON MY FACE AS ALWAYS AND A SORE RIGHT HEEL FROM THE BEAT KEEPING MY FOOT DOES ALL BY ITSELF WHEN I HEAR YOUR PLAYING UP THE IRONS FOREVER BROTHER THANK YOU
There are not a lot of metal/hard rock drummers who have as much ease as Nicko playing all sorts of genres. Before the huge success with Maiden he was a sought-after session drummer. His role with Pat Travers really shaped his musical approach and style. Amazing drummer who probably has the fastest right foot in history! Plus, he always looks maximum happy behind the kit.
That was AWESOME! Nicko is a real pro. Sure, he over did the fills on Superstition, but he has his own style. Bravo for him, for being true to his groove as well as playing the song darn well. That dude is super talented and seems like a really nice guy \o/
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I can't stop watching Nicko videos.
me too...i must now sleep...probably :-)
Crazy, I'm on the same Tip right now!
Me too. I keep watching 2days.
same here
The secret to staying young? Music !
What a lot of people forget is that Nicko was one of the top session drummers in London during the 70s
Absolutely true. That’s how he actually started. When Iron Maiden hired him, he was already well known.
Now that I didn't know. I thought he was Maiden's roadie and took over after they kicked Burr out for getting drunk on stage.
@@aarthoor Burr was fired after the tour. They contacted Nicko, who used to play with the French band Trust. They supported Maiden during The Beast on the Road.
Burr replaced Nicko in Trust.
@@TheEternalWayfarer Good lord, totally different to the story I heard! I read that Burr left the tour to see organise his Dads funeral and they used Nicko (who I thought was the roadie) and decided they prefered him. Oh well. both excellent drummers in their own way I always thought.
@@aarthoor It's not clear what happened. Some say he left the band due to the death of his father, some say they fired him because he used to drink too much.
Nicko McBrain. CLASS Guy.....Sense Of Humor, Talented, Philanthropist, All-Around Guy You WANNA Be Around !!!!!!
Exactly !! Well said.
hats off!
He's a jolly good bloke!👉🏼🤘🏻
playing souls with the beat of a metaler!
awesome.
Great and I'm a black guy who plays metal drums.
The trooper with an organ horn section is something that sounds suprisingly natural. I'd love to hear more maiden songs arranged this way.
Made me get on my set and give it a fun try! Up the Irons, and loving the Nicko!
Sounds really like deep purple !
The guitars and bass had a hard time keeping up with Nicko's tempo as demonstrated by that weak interpretation of the main guitar lead riff, lol
It wasnt great
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Gotta love Nicko! He fits in wherever he goes. This was OUTSTANDING!
I love seeing him play... makes me happy how happy he is when he is playing
I totally agree w/u that's what makes me enjoy watching him play his drums👍🤘
Bravo to the band playing The Trooper, a really cool version too. Funk meets Metal awesome.
Wow,just one of the best drummer on this planet
There we go, musicianship at its finest, love it
This is why I love Nicko .. can groove that funk and heavy metal at the same time ...!! Amazing clean Chops and Groove .. excellent guy .. one of favorites
.. !!
a bluesman playing heavy metal...so cool
true! but he actually is a jazz player turned medal. very groovy
Don't get caught up in one genra . play it all.
Nicko McBrain is the world best heavy metal Drummer in Europe & the world.
Nicko is one of the most personable people in the music business. What a guy.. I can only name a few and he's one of them.
stumbled upon this video, wondered why my face was sore at the end. realised i had a rediculous big smile spread across my face for 10m56s. wish i was in the crowd. thats a jam.
Love the way he doesn't just do his thing and take over, he does the song great justice and adds to it artistically.
Nicko said in an interview that he loves funk music. So if he's not touring with maiden he can play in a funk band.
he's amazing! only one of the few drummers who can really play everything! he's the best! up the irons from greece!
Πες τα αγορίνα μου
What I like best about Nicko is the fact that he is always smiling when he is playing. It seems like no matter what he is having a great time on stage.
Now theres a" LEGEND" right there.... Nicko,vote for best human alive
You said it best.beat human ever.now spread that love all over the world.
Whoo! Nicko playing Stevie Wonder. Didn't see that coming... Awesome! But then for the rest of the guys to play Maiden, with horns and organ. Props guys!!
Very nice. I like to see musicians play different styles of music. You get to see mutual respect from Nicko and the group! He's just having fun!
A true musician in that playing right there.
Yep and some people are trying to may conflict with that.nikos a musician.let it be.
This is basically Nicko's roots. He took up the job in Maiden because it was an easy gig for him. And then proceeded to take heavy metal drumming to a completely new level.
I like how Nicks throws a bunch of fills in, then quits when the singer should be getting the attention. He’s pure class.
I love that he's never changed. You watch him with Pat Travers around '77 and he was smiling and singing away to his own drums way back then. If/when (I know, sad to think) he has to quit Maiden or they just pack it in, he will be drawn back to funk without a doubt and will be a very sought after musician!
I loved those early PT albums. Hard rock infused with jazzy, funky breaks. Nicko was in his element; that band was tight.
Hearing Nicko funk out, is going back to his grassroots, a underrated player.
Excellent footage of Nicko McBrain in action outside of Iron Maiden :-) An Extra "BIG" thumbs up :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!
Powerful in all styles!
Nicko is a example of musician and great person! Congrats from Brazil 🇧🇷
a real legend! Someone noticed that he continuously gives advices?
Solo, Chorus, Break, etc
A real band leader! :)
Amazing guy, amazing drummer !
this old guy drumming souls gets all round...coolest drummer ever
Nicki just transferred his metal groove to soul. Awesome 👏
Great musician.niko.
I ain't trooperstiscious!
LoL
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Amazing performance by Nicko and props to the band for playing The Trooper in a different style.
Hello i´m from Portugal, i think this it was a great fun for a drummer of other style,playng blues.
So freaking cool, they should make an album with funk version of iron maiden songs!
I love Nicko McBain no doubt he's got that funky playin in him very talented of course he got it going on u go maiden trooper I really love ur big sense of humour most of all? U Rock!!!! Reminding way way back in the 1980's watching Iron Maiden at the Oakland Collisium California
Awesome🎶
🎵K😎😎L👍🤘
amazing fills everywhere
Great to see everyone just having fun...and The Trooper with horns...that was crazy and cool at the same time. Thanks for posting.
Totally kicked ass.great change of pace.
that was an amazing video,,,,,look like the whole crowd was haveing a blast,,,,nicko is a great drummer,,,,the best at this point
Most bands would be glad to have a drummer like Nicko amazing
Looks like he's dancing on drums
I could watch Nicko plays drums all fuckin day.....wait a sec,i do.
Dude is just serious liquid when he plays...outstanding.
I LOVE THIS MAN!!!!
Nicko be like...."soooooo....I'm gonna hammer this kit...hope you're cool widdat"!!!
This is some serious musicianship!!
Legendary Nicko McBrain enjoy the blues music....
Nicko really does rule. What a great a guy!
Thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you! 🎉
wow nicko he's got a real good solid feel im really surprised bravo nicko
There's nothing surprising about it.
I for one, am not.
You're surprised the guy who nails Iron Maiden's songs to the floor has a solid beat for RnB?
No, you're just trying to start a fight.
You can't put him in a box. love it.
@@Hellwyck having fun.love it.
GREAT DRUMMER! He seems feeling better year after year!
Great drummer, great performance
NICKOOO IS A BEAST, I LOVE THAT VERSION OF THE TROOPER WITH THE SYNTH..!!!!
The man is happy when he plays drums. :3 You cna see thet. :D And that's what drummer is all about. To be happy when he plays his instrument no matter how godd or bad drummer is. :D But just to say Mcbrain is my idol :3
Amen to that..:)
great drummer and a great person
i like that hammond sound in the trooper...
Almost remind me of . emerson.lake.and palmer.jamming r and b.love it.
oh that is wonderful... Up the Stevie's!! c
Got to love this guy .
This guy is the real deal. Jamming with other guys between tours with Maiden. Still passionnate after all these years. Great inspiration for all drummers.
Again Nicki THANK YOU FOR PUTTING A SMILE ON MY FACE AS ALWAYS AND A SORE RIGHT HEEL FROM THE BEAT KEEPING MY FOOT DOES ALL BY ITSELF WHEN I HEAR YOUR PLAYING UP THE IRONS FOREVER BROTHER THANK YOU
Nicko McBrain is the Happiest Man in the World.
Gotta love this guy!
Watching Nicko play makes me happy :)
It's good to see musicians play out of their comfort zone!
Who says it is? I play rock and metal but outside that I love playing RnB and soul.
Awesome, how cool is that
damn !!! he is so versatile..
He makes it look effortless
Epic
There are not a lot of metal/hard rock drummers who have as much ease as Nicko playing all sorts of genres. Before the huge success with Maiden he was a sought-after session drummer. His role with Pat Travers really shaped his musical approach and style. Amazing drummer who probably has the fastest right foot in history! Plus, he always looks maximum happy behind the kit.
Mestre é sempre mestre....
Just fantastic!!!Thank you verryyyyy much!!!!!
He's awesome.... He loves funk
Excellent, cheers for putting this up!
thats so great to see metal guy playing blues
This video is just way too much fun. :D Thanx a lot for recording and sharing such a cheerful video!!!
Nicko is a living legend!!!
Nick....sei fantastico
Rare and cooooooool!
Great connection
Nick having lots of fun, there. 😊
es increible la calidad de todos los musicos
Master Nicko ..amazing
THAT IS AWSOME
Fantastic Nicko !!!
This guys great, settles right in there and finds the zone 👏👏👏
That was AWESOME! Nicko is a real pro. Sure, he over did the fills on Superstition, but he has his own style. Bravo for him, for being true to his groove as well as playing the song darn well. That dude is super talented and seems like a really nice guy \o/
so cool nicko
is great
Best rock drummer in the world without doubt and s top bloke too Up the Irons
Hahaha…. Just pure joy and fun 👍👍🤣
Bravo Nico!!
Nicko is a very humble Guy !
Spectacular!!!!
😭😭 q coisa linda....
What a man
Nicko is one of the coolest cats on the planet.
Perhaps the Irons should tour with a horn section. :)
this is awesome
how cool was this very cool👍
Loved that.
and a jam on The Trooper, awesom xD
Nicko for President!
Great drumming