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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@nuwandalton4 жыл бұрын
The Maiden guys are just amazing. Smart, well-mannered, nice, healthy, humble...
@TheCrimsonIdol9874 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@ronhoule34984 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ 🙏❤️🍀 Was a Drummer. But He used Ludwig Classic Maple Drum's
@nuwandalton3 жыл бұрын
@@FirstnameLastname-zt8jb His son got arrested for burglary ? So what ?
@josecarlos-qy5hd3 жыл бұрын
Muita Harmonia no Sol.Vc é o melhor! !!
@Cockneyartist3 жыл бұрын
Lol how do you know?! You don't know them
@johns86894 жыл бұрын
Nicko is one stand up man, the way he shows respect and love to his fans is unparalleled!
@thatsentertainment56024 күн бұрын
What amazes me with Nicko's drumming style is that he is incredibly relaxed when he plays!
@MelAncholynus4 жыл бұрын
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.
@DrumsTheWord3 ай бұрын
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.
@aidanbloodline5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading mate! I was the kid who played his kit! Best. Day. Ever!
@FadirDungeon5 жыл бұрын
Good job mate! Must have been amazing meeting Nicko and playing on his kit!
@drummerszone5 жыл бұрын
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!
@FadirDungeon5 жыл бұрын
@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.
@FadirDungeon5 жыл бұрын
@psycho' si Carter If it was so obvius to you, then why comment that the drums sounded dead in the first place?
@FadirDungeon5 жыл бұрын
@psycho' si Carter Yeah.. Legit argument.
@humbertoleandro8964 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure to meet him in person at his bar in Florida. One of the highlights of my life.
@tymanngruter18082 ай бұрын
And? Both get drunk? 🥳
@juniorhassim54365 жыл бұрын
Such an incredible drummer, amazing handwork and so relaxed when playing.
@ayronmeyden5602 жыл бұрын
Nicko McBrain: The invader of the galloping stroke by using only 1 bass drum! That`s fantastic! 🤘 Heavy greetings from Türkiye!
@jefflyon20208 ай бұрын
it is impossible not to like Nicko McBrain.
@DoctorBeees Жыл бұрын
What a down to earth bloke. Amazing!
@rohaniyer4218 Жыл бұрын
What a Blessing to see and listen to him Sharing his experiences, Means a lot😅
@olavjorvik942 жыл бұрын
He’s just such an amazing story teller, I could listen to him all day. Great drummer!
@mfennroberts4 жыл бұрын
Nicko is a class act, first and foremost.
@drummerszone4 жыл бұрын
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!
@jcw913714 жыл бұрын
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...
@cashmooreproductionsllc2672 жыл бұрын
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!
@emb23022 жыл бұрын
We’re not old….we’re “experienced.” I saw him on that same clinic tour. Monster player and the nicest guy in the business.
@marceibel11313 ай бұрын
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..
@skellym370615 жыл бұрын
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!!!!
@sticksman78195 жыл бұрын
He is a funny guy.that drummer sense of humour.
@johnbalducci15025 жыл бұрын
They are great but the best ? Geddy lee & Neal Peart , justin & Danny fron Tool, Cliff n Lars from Metallica , etc ....... so many.
@OfficialArthusamakh5 жыл бұрын
@@johnbalducci1502 Cliff and LARS??? you fucking joking...
@hobbitsodomizer73014 жыл бұрын
@@johnbalducci1502 Mustain Ellefson from Megadeth
@jasonyoung77054 жыл бұрын
@@hobbitsodomizer7301 Bod Daisley and Lee Kerslake, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, Lemmy and Phil Taylor And the amazing... Stix Zadinia and Lexxi Foxx
@hughcdavies5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, the spirit of Listen With Nico lives on. And, who would believe, Sooty, joined the British Army and became a Red Coat.
@colinrgage4 жыл бұрын
Can't imagine anyone not enjoying this,comes across as a real good bloke
@esperanzagugo8713 Жыл бұрын
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
@julianchamberlain53994 жыл бұрын
So many great artists make me proud to be British and the great cultural achievement they have made.
@ronnielopez32675 жыл бұрын
What a great story about the moment it all changed for him.
@guntherhirt2875 жыл бұрын
Best guy
@rodneylee40265 жыл бұрын
Super nice and funny guy. I imagine he kept the band entertained on the road.
@tersan85475 жыл бұрын
Imaging Nico and Joe Walsh in the same band. THAT would be entertaining.
@markpitre73325 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesburns80933 жыл бұрын
Nearly 70. Crazy! BEAST!
@luiscristiansaavedra16335 жыл бұрын
muchas gracias querido maestro por inspirarme a tocar este maravilloso instrumento allá por el año 1986...un gran abrazo desde chile
@Shockzone14954 жыл бұрын
Just watching this makes me want to pick up my drumsticks and start playing.
@kaiserwilhelmii18274 жыл бұрын
That's the effect Nicko has! I'd go and play my kit right now if it wasn't 2am
@MaidenFan14 жыл бұрын
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
@sticksman78195 жыл бұрын
That kit sounds absolutely incredible.
@shanegriffin22152 жыл бұрын
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.
@josephlevy225824 күн бұрын
fantastic drummer in full control of his drumming set and symbols .
@philrae97344 жыл бұрын
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
@aboutthemetal87833 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, I can't imagine a maiden without Nicko.
@musicmusic65954 жыл бұрын
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!
@bertramaxmann27984 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nico. It's always a pleasure to watch you play the drums.
@steveec97045 жыл бұрын
Nicko's single pedal work is tap dancing with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye What a great drummer and true gentleman
@weslley__chriss4 жыл бұрын
O Cara é uma simpatia de pessoa e toca pra caralho! Grande inspiração!
@guyboisvert664 жыл бұрын
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!
@texanperry4 жыл бұрын
I love his drum kit. Nicko and the Eddie's!
@CarlFalcon-x1h2 ай бұрын
..... Fantastic Performance Always ! Mc Brain Mc Best. 💥🇺🇸💥
@guitarsrusinc29085 жыл бұрын
after all of these years Nick.... you still play the drums lbecause you love playing...dont ever quit !
@Legolion175 жыл бұрын
I'm seeing them in concert tonight.
@tonyscho71455 жыл бұрын
they should've put some cameras up behind him and project on a big screen.. more excitement for the viewers
@drummerszone5 жыл бұрын
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.
@dadasha4 жыл бұрын
Over his head/drum kit too!
@single554 жыл бұрын
An amazing sounding drum kit and a master playing it.
@nelsono43154 жыл бұрын
great drummer! before Maiden Nicko played drums for a guitarist friend of mine, Donovan McKitty (R.I.P.)
@Taskerofpuppets4 жыл бұрын
Great foot work. Nicko is the man!
@vincentsimon40374 жыл бұрын
Dude is above freaking cool!!
@3_7s7772 жыл бұрын
Loudest and best show I've ever been to, Anthrax with Iron Maiden Madison square garden NY
@omrik32529 ай бұрын
The legend himself ❤❤❤🤘🤘🤘 Love you Nicko!!!!
@syncopatedpandemonium16485 жыл бұрын
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. ..🤔
@luciosterferson37974 жыл бұрын
Face On The Sand from Dance of Death album was played on double pedals.
@TheCrimsonIdol9874 жыл бұрын
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.
@syncopatedpandemonium16484 жыл бұрын
With a bass player like Harris, who needs double kick?
@TheCrimsonIdol9874 жыл бұрын
@@syncopatedpandemonium1648 Agreed. Steve's a phenomenal bassist.
@PhantomDrums9172 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous kit!!! And a great solo! Gotta love Nicko!
@liveheavyshows5 жыл бұрын
Amazing drums what a beauty
@DMEB5 жыл бұрын
Such a nice man and a phenomenal drummer of my favorite band. GET IN NICKO YA LEGEND!!
@DavidKelly-gi6xc7 ай бұрын
First time I heard Nicko was on a Pat Travers album putting it straight WOW 🤙😎
@MP-ju4ol5 жыл бұрын
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.
@booshting35205 жыл бұрын
Nicko
@Glenghiskhan4 жыл бұрын
Nicko McBrain is a drumming god
@garethparr6494 жыл бұрын
Wow. That kid won’t forget that in a hurry. Fantastic
@bdc-muzik3 жыл бұрын
One of the all time greats. As smooth as ever.
@joeplem53295 жыл бұрын
Saw Maiden in Chicago recently, videos and pics fail to do this kit justice it's freaking amazing to see in person \m/
@pheeshankar47315 жыл бұрын
SAW THEM SEPT 3 VANCOUVER... AWESOME !!!!!! !!!!! UP THE IRONS !!!!!! 🤘🤘🇨🇦🇨🇦🇬🇧🇬🇧🤘🤘 !!!!!
@skybluemarshall5 жыл бұрын
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.
@bobsmith5133 жыл бұрын
Lol
@chetweeds68825 жыл бұрын
Love the man, have since 1979
@chetweeds68825 жыл бұрын
It was a long time ago sorry for not being clear with time
@dankk27544 жыл бұрын
psycho' si Carter pat travers band?
@grokl2 жыл бұрын
THE LEGEND. FANTASTIC. He is Unreal :)
@martinbreeg3 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas, dear Nicko! You are awesome! I wish the best for you and your family! Cheers from Mexico City!
@Rezqewr Жыл бұрын
He seems like a genuinely nice guy.
@femaledeer5 жыл бұрын
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.
@577buttfan4 жыл бұрын
Born again Christian Nicko is a legend!!!!
@AlbertoPedrazav5 жыл бұрын
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!
@desmondellis6575 жыл бұрын
Wow! Just freakin Wow! Brilliant!
@steveblackbird4 жыл бұрын
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!!
@drummerszone4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve! Here's another one with Nicko's official moment when he joined British Drum Co: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6POdYysfMt_hsk
@itamartur95555 жыл бұрын
great Nicko..wow!!!!!
@fredhill35655 жыл бұрын
Nicko, you have to have The Biggest Drum Set in Rock and Roll. You ROCK!!!!
@Okjustwhy4 жыл бұрын
Fred Hill Nicko’s kit is definitely big, but check out Terry Bozzio’s kit. Absolutely freaking enormous. Almost obnoxiously enormous.
@josemaravilla18712 жыл бұрын
So awesome🎼🎼🎼🎵🎵🎵🥁🥁🥁🥁‼️
@Phaidrus4 жыл бұрын
Nico should definitely start a jazz-funk band.
@drummerszone4 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@ronnielopez32675 жыл бұрын
42:55 moment was WOW moment for me.
@MrMegaFredZeppelin4 жыл бұрын
Nicko is a Percussion Pro :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!
@andrewgocken5175 жыл бұрын
All hail Nicko
@HabAnagarek3 жыл бұрын
God I love listening and watching him play. I also love his little 6" gock tom.
@connyhagberg12563 жыл бұрын
Nicko is the best, no doubt.
@NickosReincarnation5 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic thank you so much. Now I know where the Piece of Mind drum kit is
@SmackWaterJack0015 жыл бұрын
this drum kit is from the Legacy of the Beast Tour, that I saw last week...
@NickosReincarnation5 жыл бұрын
@@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
@petrolhead19605 жыл бұрын
That bass drum sounds wicked. Awesome drummer.
@florencioigual8 ай бұрын
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
@charleskelly5052 жыл бұрын
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!
@hugolafhugolaf4 жыл бұрын
That kit is a masterpiece.
@TheRuddster954 жыл бұрын
🤩
@TheCrimsonIdol9874 жыл бұрын
Agreed. It has cyborg Eddie, which is still my favorite version of Eddie, front and center on the front tom. :)
@abdullahmohammady7568 Жыл бұрын
@@TheCrimsonIdol987 killers eddie.
@danadouglas19685 жыл бұрын
He's a living drum God.
@joethebar15 жыл бұрын
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.
@JonnySublime5 жыл бұрын
joethebar1 fuck yes it is! Great call bud!
@christschinwon4 жыл бұрын
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!