An evening with Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain [FULL SHOW]

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An evening with Iron Maiden's iconic drummer Nicko McBrain, together with British comedian and pub-landlord Al Murray, is a guaranteed unique and incredibly fun evening. Here is one hour and fifteen minutes with drum solos, so many jokes, little guest drummer Aidan and many spectacular stories from the icon himself: Nicko McBrain. A show filled with McBrainiacs: great nerdy drummer knowledge about Nicko!
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▶ The Opening
00:00 Introduction & Nicko's first beer
00:35 Nicko McBrain Opening Drumsolo
16:55 A few words from Nicko
▶ Talking with Nicko
18:54 Joe Morello made Nicko start playing drums
22:46 The '5-minute wonder' his dad thought he was
23:55 Nicko's determination to play the drums
25:13 When and how Nicko became a professional drummer - while his mother told him to learn a trade!
32:30 Nicko's influences [spoiler: Ringo Starr is Nicko's nr 1.]
34:40 Talking the greatness of John Bonham
38:18 The true story behind Nicko's drumset [and the history of Nicko's drumsets]
41:41 Pat Travers made Nicko start playing double bass - and then fired him
47:26 Nicko explains why he plays two bass drums - and why he is not a double pedal player
- with a 'Facing the Sand' Iron Maiden recording story
55:38 Al Murray asks and Nicko explains his angled setup and his playing style
▶ Let's play some more
01:02:05 Nicko and Al Murray jamming
01:07:19 Little Aiden gets to play Nicko's kit - and rocks the place
01:10:26 Nicko plays Iron Maiden's 'Where Eagles Dare' [Piece of Mind (1983)]
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[@robhussey5732]

You can't not like Nicko. He's a fantastic drummer. Great personality, energizing and interactive. Loved him from Piece of Mind and on and on and onnnn.

[@apieceofdirt4681]

Absolutely! I met him in Raleigh NC a few years ago and he treated me like he had known me for years. A true legend and a class act.

[@nuwandalton]

The Maiden guys are just amazing. Smart, well-mannered, nice, healthy, humble...

[@TheCrimsonIdol987]

Just a buncha dudes that just love music. Still my favorite band to this very day. :) Heard them first when I was 12 or 13, and still at 30 years old, I can't be mad when Maiden's on. :)

[@ronhoule3498]

Jesus Christ 🙏❤️🍀 Was a Drummer. But He used Ludwig Classic Maple Drum's

[@nuwandalton]

@@FirstnameLastname-zt8jb His son got arrested for burglary ? So what ?

[@josecarlos-qy5hd]

Muita Harmonia no Sol.Vc é o melhor! !!

[@danielnichols5632]

Lol how do you know?! You don't know them

[@MelAncholynus]

Iron Maiden were my childhood favorites during the 90's. Back then I could only flip through pages of the inserts, look at the band pictures and imagine what they were like in person. I had no idea they were such genuinely nice and funny guys... Maiden will always have a special place in my heart.

[@johns8689]

Nicko is one stand up man, the way he shows respect and love to his fans is unparalleled!

[@jefflyon2020]

it is impossible not to like Nicko McBrain.

[@aidanbloodline]

Thanks for uploading mate! I was the kid who played his kit! Best. Day. Ever!

[@FadirDungeon]

Good job mate! Must have been amazing meeting Nicko and playing on his kit!

[@drummerszone]

Aidan! Meet our little friend who rocks in this video at around 01:07:19. Better start following him now so you can later tell people you were one of his first followers! Thanks for reaching out, Aidan!

[@FadirDungeon]

@psycho' si Carter This is recorded with some kind of hand held camera with a built in microphone. It's no surprise that the drums sound dead.. If it was professionally recorded it would sound way better.

[@FadirDungeon]

@psycho' si Carter If it was so obvius to you, then why comment that the drums sounded dead in the first place?

[@FadirDungeon]

@psycho' si Carter Yeah.. Legit argument.

[@DoctorBeees]

What a down to earth bloke. Amazing!

[@juniorhassim5436]

Such an incredible drummer, amazing handwork and so relaxed when playing.

[@DrumsTheWord]

Fantastic drummer and human being. A gent and showman. Let's give it up for his perfect buzz rolls as well...a skill that is so rare to hear with modern drummers. Not saying it's not played, but it's great to hear a drummer brought up in the period where they were almost essential.

[@marceibel1131]

14:38 Nicko's love for the drums is simply contagous.. ❤ He is a real drum legend with a sound that is hard to emulate, especially when it comes to his storytelling Drumsolo style, the fine, tasteful little he does within it, just great..

[@ayronmeyden560]

Nicko McBrain: The invader of the galloping stroke by using only 1 bass drum! That`s fantastic! 🤘 Heavy greetings from Türkiye!

[@mfennroberts]

Nicko is a class act, first and foremost.

[@drummerszone]

Then perhaps you'd also like checking this one out, when he hosted his switch to British Drum Co. last year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6POdYysfMt_hsk Thanks for watching our channel Michael!

[@rohaniyer4218]

What a Blessing to see and listen to him Sharing his experiences, Means a lot😅

[@humbertoleandro896]

I had the pleasure to meet him in person at his bar in Florida. One of the highlights of my life.

[@tymanngruter1808]

And? Both get drunk? 🥳

[@skellym37061]

He and Steve Harris are probably best rhythm section in heavy metal for the past 30 plus years.Great drummer! Even better guy.Love his sense of humor!!!!

[@sticksman7819]

He is a funny guy.that drummer sense of humour.

[@johnbalducci1502]

They are great but the best ? Geddy lee & Neal Peart , justin & Danny fron Tool, Cliff n Lars from Metallica , etc ....... so many.

[@OfficialArthusamakh]

@@johnbalducci1502 Cliff and LARS??? you fucking joking...

[@hobbitsodomizer7301]

@@johnbalducci1502 Mustain Ellefson from Megadeth

[@jasonyoung7705]

@@hobbitsodomizer7301 Bod Daisley and Lee Kerslake, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, Lemmy and Phil Taylor And the amazing... Stix Zadinia and Lexxi Foxx

[@olavjorvik94]

He’s just such an amazing story teller, I could listen to him all day. Great drummer!

[@hughcdavies]

Brilliant, the spirit of Listen With Nico lives on. And, who would believe, Sooty, joined the British Army and became a Red Coat.

[@CarlFalcon-x1h]

..... Fantastic Performance Always ! Mc Brain Mc Best. 💥🇺🇸💥

[@jcw91371]

Nicko clinics have a proven history as being one of the most fun experiences you can have as a drummer. The guy is so damned nice and he really loves being around his fans and drum family. It seems like just yesterday that I was a 16 year-old metal head on my way to the local Sonor dealer to watch Nicko get down on his gray anthracite with black hardware Phonic Plus kit! Good lord I'm old...

[@cashmooreproductionsllc267]

Thank you for your comment. I have seen paint colors like "carbon black" on 2001 and 2003 BMW M3 E46s, that look like a metallic flaked purple in sunlight but a deep black from a distance. I would love to get a drum set finished with that same color. New word for me: "Anthracite" (in your comment made me go to the dictionary... ) .... is a type of pure carbon coal and I assume the gray anthracite is the drum's color? Is that right? German engineered drum manufacturer, SONOR®,*** made the very first, used, 4-piece kit that my step father bought for me from one of his clients who owned a music store, but I had no idea (as an 8yr old) what quality level I had and made a mistake trading them in around the time I was 13, for a Slingerland® kit, just because the Slingerland® kit had an oversized bass drum and I basically guessed it would give me a deeper, penetrating sound like John Bonham's kit had. After a little research I discovered the following about the tech that goes into making Sonor® drum kits nowadays: ***"SONOR SQ²™ drums are custom instruments, hand made in Germany to your specific wishes with all the possibilities that the SQ² Configurator (www.sq2-drumsystem.com) offers. "Choose between four different shell materials, 160 different shell sizes, three different fittings choices and more than 260 different finish options. "Finish options are exotic exterior vertical veneers, exotic interior vertical veneers, satin lacquers, high gloss lacquers, solid lacquers, fade and burst finishes. Wrapped finishes are also available." Wow! My drum finish dreams coming true are that much closer to being realized!

[@emb2302]

We’re not old….we’re “experienced.” I saw him on that same clinic tour. Monster player and the nicest guy in the business.

[@bertramaxmann2798]

Thank you Nico. It's always a pleasure to watch you play the drums.

[@musicmusic6595]

Absolutely marvellous to hear mcbrain talk about his early influence being joe morello at 20 minutes. Joe was a superb drummer who really had a different approach and a unique way of thinking, it's so lifting to hear so many different drummers being inspired by him, and especially his work with take five, as i was also inspired to play after hearing morello and his solo work. Superb video nicko and thanks for posting drummerszone!

[@colinrgage]

Can't imagine anyone not enjoying this,comes across as a real good bloke

[@felimmahony]

What An Amazing Drum Kit My Favourite one of Nicko's would have loved to see this up close but I did see it on tour. Best Drummer ever thanks Nicko

[@esperanzagugo8713]

this young boy, go far.... he has a future I am very happy to see how powerful he is on the drums, in his 75 years

[@guyboisvert66]

Wow, i like it so much to have the opportunity to see him alone, he has a great personality and he is a fine drummer! I like to see the technical merit of the guy behind the instrumentm his experience and his views. I'm an Iron Maiden fan since their debut, i love their music! Thanks Niko and keep on the good artistry work!

[@luiscristiansaavedra1633]

muchas gracias querido maestro por inspirarme a tocar este maravilloso instrumento allá por el año 1986...un gran abrazo desde chile

[@bdc-muzik]

One of the all time greats. As smooth as ever.

[@weslley__chriss]

O Cara é uma simpatia de pessoa e toca pra caralho! Grande inspiração!

[@jamesburns8093]

Nearly 70. Crazy! BEAST!

[@single55]

An amazing sounding drum kit and a master playing it.

[@philrae9734]

Thank You for uploading this this is a show i wish i could have been to see ,, it is 8 years when i was at one off Nicko's drum shows and it was brilliant ,, well done to the young lad who got to batter the drums \m/ \m/ Nicko is near 70 and he doesnt show it with his drumming ( on the show or on stage with the band ) and i hope that theres a few more years still in him 5 stars

[@aboutthemetal8783]

Absolutely, I can't imagine a maiden without Nicko.

[@ronnielopez3267]

What a great story about the moment it all changed for him.

[@guntherhirt287]

Best guy

[@PhantomDrums917]

Gorgeous kit!!! And a great solo! Gotta love Nicko!

[@julianchamberlain5399]

So many great artists make me proud to be British and the great cultural achievement they have made.

[@texanperry]

I love his drum kit. Nicko and the Eddie's!

[@liveheavyshows]

Amazing drums what a beauty

[@rodneylee4026]

Super nice and funny guy. I imagine he kept the band entertained on the road.

[@tersan8547]

Imaging Nico and Joe Walsh in the same band. THAT would be entertaining.

[@itamartur9555]

great Nicko..wow!!!!!

[@desmondellis657]

Wow! Just freakin Wow! Brilliant!

[@florencioigual]

Iron Maiden would not be what it is without the musicianship of Nicko McBrain. His role in the success of their music is much too underestimated

[@vincentsimon4037]

Dude is above freaking cool!!

[@Taskerofpuppets]

Great foot work. Nicko is the man!

[@HabAnagarek]

God I love listening and watching him play. I also love his little 6" gock tom.

[@sticksman7819]

That kit sounds absolutely incredible.

[@shanegriffin2215]

Because it is a Sonor. Amazing drums. So much better than what he is playing now. An offshoot of the now defunct Premier drum company. And, the Paistes complete the sonic perfection.

[@steveblackbird5174]

Really awesome vid mate!! .. Huge thanks for sharing hey.. Nicko is an Icon and a real down to earth guy.. That kid was in heaven lol.... Hope he continues as it's not every day you get to Play on Nicko's kit... innit! Amazing story from an amazing drummer that's lived through a lot of musical styles over so many years... Absolute legend in every way!!

[@drummerszone]

Thank you Steve! Here's another one with Nicko's official moment when he joined British Drum Co: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6POdYysfMt_hsk

[@chetweeds6882]

Love the man, have since 1979

[@chetweeds6882]

It was a long time ago sorry for not being clear with time

[@dankk2754]

psycho' si Carter pat travers band?

[@grokl]

THE LEGEND. FANTASTIC. He is Unreal :)

[@Legolion17]

I'm seeing them in concert tonight.

[@steveec9704]

Nicko's single pedal work is tap dancing with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye What a great drummer and true gentleman

[@DMEB]

Such a nice man and a phenomenal drummer of my favorite band. GET IN NICKO YA LEGEND!!

[@DavidKelly-gi6xc]

First time I heard Nicko was on a Pat Travers album putting it straight WOW 🤙😎

[@skybluemarshall]

I like the comments from all of these wannabe drummers and Drum Techs, who would be crying for their mommies, half way through an Iron Maiden tour. Keyboard warrior know-it-alls. I saw Maiden on their Book of Souls tour. They did 117 shows, in 17 months, in 36 countries, across 6 continents. Now, those Maiden tour guys are what I would call, Drum Techs. We all know of course, that a bunch of nobodies on KZbin, would never show up late for a gig or tune a drum head wrong or mic a drum incorrectly. They're all super techs, who can set up any drum kit in their sleep at any venue of any size or shape with any sound system. They know what they're doing, because they jam in their grandma's garage every weekend and they gigged in their uncle's bar twice and they played at their cousin's wedding once and they almost played the main stage at the Sweet Potato Festival one year, but their singer got the flu and they had to cancel. But, no, seriously, we should listen them, because they totally know what they're talking about.

[@bobsmith513]

Lol

[@CupulaDoSom]

Muito obrigado por postar!

[@guitarsrusinc2908]

after all of these years Nick.... you still play the drums lbecause you love playing...dont ever quit !

[@martinbreeg]

Merry Christmas, dear Nicko! You are awesome! I wish the best for you and your family! Cheers from Mexico City!

[@3_7s777]

Loudest and best show I've ever been to, Anthrax with Iron Maiden Madison square garden NY

[@Glenghiskhan]

Nicko McBrain is a drumming god

[@markpitre7332]

Saw him when I was 15. I’ve always loved Iron Maiden. I love the way the drums and bass lines drive all of there songs. And the vocals are incomparable. Love them. Ran away from home when I was 16 and had my Walkman. Loneliness of a long distance runner was my song.

[@josemaravilla1871]

So awesome🎼🎼🎼🎵🎵🎵🥁🥁🥁🥁‼️

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

Nicko is a Percussion Pro :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!

[@AlbertoPedrazav]

Iron maiden tiene su. Esencia en gran parte por el gran maestro NICKO MACBRAIN. Todos aportan su estilo. ADRIAN SMITH BRUCE DICKINSON STEVE HARRIS YANIS GERS. Mi banda favorita de siempre. Toda una institucion la doncella de hierro. Felicidades!

[@tonyscho7145]

they should've put some cameras up behind him and project on a big screen.. more excitement for the viewers

[@drummerszone]

Absolutely right. We wanted to do more as well but couldn't because of this first time ever event with an artist this big, and the quite small stage. This year at The UK Drum Show will be better though. And please visit if you can! It's truly a unique Drum Show in Europe.

[@dadasha]

Over his head/drum kit too!

[@u812notme]

Love this man

[@Rezqewr]

He seems like a genuinely nice guy.

[@KARLOS1910]

Master of god's grande nicko todavia a tope y con la edad que tiene

[@peteabrh-fairest9463]

Absolutely phenomenal skills 👍 Go Iron maiden Nicko ⚔️🇬🇧⚔️

[@skinner5334]

Fantastic drummer!

[@577buttfan]

Born again Christian Nicko is a legend!!!!

[@joeplem5329]

Saw Maiden in Chicago recently, videos and pics fail to do this kit justice it's freaking amazing to see in person \m/

[@pheeshankar4731]

SAW THEM SEPT 3 VANCOUVER... AWESOME !!!!!! !!!!! UP THE IRONS !!!!!! 🤘🤘🇨🇦🇨🇦🇬🇧🇬🇧🤘🤘 !!!!!

[@bubswilliams]

Legend 🤘🏽

[@carloscesarviana6145]

Uma maravilha dessa, tinha que ter legenda!

[@h.l.westlake2587]

Nicko, fabulous stuff, always diggin it. Cheer's H.L.

[@Shockzone1495]

Just watching this makes me want to pick up my drumsticks and start playing.

[@kaiserwilhelmii1827]

That's the effect Nicko has! I'd go and play my kit right now if it wasn't 2am

[@ronnielopez3267]

42:55 moment was WOW moment for me.

[@NickosReincarnation]

This is fantastic thank you so much. Now I know where the Piece of Mind drum kit is

[@SmackWaterJack001]

this drum kit is from the Legacy of the Beast Tour, that I saw last week...

[@NickosReincarnation]

@@SmackWaterJack001 I am referring to the story Nicko tells about his first big drum kit he purchased. I know that kit on stage is the new Sonors

[@omrik3252]

The legend himself ❤❤❤🤘🤘🤘 Love you Nicko!!!!

[@syncopatedpandemonium1648]

Got his stick at Somewhere in Time tour. He is a huge inspiration for my drumming. Blew my mind on Piece of Mind tour. Got to see them play Phantom of the Opera and To Tame a Land. Always wondered what Nicko could do with 2 kicks. ..🤔

[@luciosterferson3797]

Face On The Sand from Dance of Death album was played on double pedals.

[@TheCrimsonIdol987]

A lot of the rolls he did on the bass drum back in the 80's was with his beater.... and his other foot. Yeah, old school technique of just kick the damn kick drum. What makes Nicko awesome is his ability to groove at any tempo, and any time signature or subdivision. And make it groove for metal. I still think his slickest groove in metal is "Sea of Madness" from Somewhere in Time, that main riff groove he lays down is just awesome.

[@syncopatedpandemonium1648]

With a bass player like Harris, who needs double kick?

[@TheCrimsonIdol987]

@@syncopatedpandemonium1648 Agreed. Steve's a phenomenal bassist.

[@connyhagberg1256]

Nicko is the best, no doubt.

[@andrewgocken517]

All hail Nicko

[@fredhill3565]

Nicko, you have to have The Biggest Drum Set in Rock and Roll. You ROCK!!!!

[@Okjustwhy]

Fred Hill Nicko’s kit is definitely big, but check out Terry Bozzio’s kit. Absolutely freaking enormous. Almost obnoxiously enormous.

[@Leo-V]

The best drummer ever, and the drummer of zz top for me.

[@femaledeer]

Asking how he got started in drums isn't a question I would be asking since he has told the story a thousand times by now.

[@danadouglas1968]

He's a living drum God.

[@nelsono4315]

great drummer! before Maiden Nicko played drums for a guitarist friend of mine, Donovan McKitty (R.I.P.)

[@emersontrajano9616]

Nesse kit ele está usando os tons mais baixos ,antes nem dava pra vê-lo atrás do kit!!! Querendo ou não a idade vem chegando !! Mas ainda é um monstro !!! E minha inspiração!!

[@edilsonbatista]

Sim, já não é o mesmo assim como qualquer músico que envelhece, exceto RUSH, ops o também monstro Neil Peart parou tb.

[@garethparr649]

Wow. That kid won’t forget that in a hurry. Fantastic

[@Phaidrus]

Nico should definitely start a jazz-funk band.

[@drummerszone]

That's a great idea!

[@user-pt1sx2ck2h]

同じドラマーとして尊敬するニッコさん！とても年齢を感じさせないドラムパフォーマンスは惚れ惚れします！IRON MAIDEN永遠なり！

[@NedKellyIreland]

Legend and a funny dude into the bargain

[@hugolafhugolaf]

That kit is a masterpiece.

[@TheRuddster95]

🤩

[@TheCrimsonIdol987]

Agreed. It has cyborg Eddie, which is still my favorite version of Eddie, front and center on the front tom. :)

[@abdullahmohammady7568]

​@@TheCrimsonIdol987 killers eddie.

[@ilyapoluhin621]

шикарно! Нико великий Шоумен к тому же)

[@bigchief4660]

Nicko is the best drummer ever🤘

[@joethebar1]

He has so many chops that he doesn’t even use with maiden. He’s a swinger- his early work with pat Travers is amazingly groovy stuff.

[@JonnySublime]

joethebar1 fuck yes it is! Great call bud!

[@christschinwon]

the first four Maiden albums Nicko was like a kid in a sweet shop. He was all over it and getting better with every record. As Steve's invention ran thin it reflected his playing which showed just how much Nicko relyed on the bass parts to be inventive and interesting. Things certainly changed when Bruce and Adrian came back but they never got back to the 80s period of brilliance. I love the Pat Travers gig on youtube. What a shame the audience had less life in them than zombies!

[@matswestlund6563]

He`s a awesome stand up comedian, and the ......g best drummer in the world

[@MP-ju4ol]

Nico is a really good drummer. Never read so many odd back-handed compliments.........feet, tune those higher. Heard him first on Pat Travers Album. Awesome! Nice man too. Bless Nico McBrain.

[@booshting3520]

Nicko

[@charleskelly505]

What strikes me firsthand, is he is NOT even using earpods (apparently) or double-bass effect. That is, if so, a true drummer in the absolute acoustic zone if I ever saw one!

[@Andy-xj2zi]

Best Drummer of the World !

[@NOONE-rj1ug]

One of the best in drummers and personality!!!! 👍

[@sasaciric3870]

Respect from Serbia!

[@pasqualinoianiro9045]

Down to earth kinda guy.