Hear how INCREDIBLE Clive Burr ACTUALLY was on drums | Iron Maiden reaction

[@MetalPilgrim]

Managed to post a short video I had prepared in advance amidst the air raid sirens here today, but will have to postpone our Metal Digest till Sunday! Thanks for all your support, PILGRIMS!

[@jamtransmission9677]

There goes the sirens that warn of the air raids...... Fair play to you man, thats bloody commitment!! Love the content, best wishes to you buddy. UP THE IRONS!!

[@chrisconny2285]

Stay safe brother. Slava Ukraini from the States 🤘👽🤘

[@catmus1506]

Stay safe mate. ❤

[@kforcer]

MetalPilgrim, stay safe! We love you!

[@Borna909]

When you hear how Clive managed to introduce all sorts of breaks and nuances without ever disturbing the song structure, all that remains is the realization that he was the Steward Copeland of metal.

[@asraiSOA]

Great comparison!

[@funkster007]

I like that!

[@robnykulaik7337]

Clive was a true Beast on drums. All single bass drum, no triggers, and unique powerful swing and sense of dynamics!! Not easy shoes to fill!!

[@CWiederwald]

exactly, swing is the word. fantastic drummer

[@mykull666]

I'm a drummer and former drum tech and I've never met a drummer who uses triggers for anything other than getting a specific sound. Can you name me a pro drummer who uses them to sound faster? There's a big difference between being machine-assisted and triggers.

[@KiphartAZ]

Always loved Clive's drumming! He absolutely was the foundation of that "Maiden" sound. - R.I.P.

[@FrancisFjordCupola]

Clive Burr always managed to bring that extra bit of energy to each song he played.

[@LordBelial1978]

You can hear how alive his drum work is compared to Nickos. Both guys are (and were) good at their craft. Best way to describe it is Dio's Sabbath is Clive's drumming. Nicko's is every other era of that band combined.

[@mikemercer5808]

I was lucky enough to meet Clive and Bruce on the Number of the Beast tour when they were opening up for Scorpions. Maiden was doing a meet and greet at our local record store, and Clive was a very nice and humble guy. I feel so fortunate that my friend and I got to meet him. UP THE IRONS!

[@humanactivated1017]

Ya I remember her tour they played at the kinsmen field house in Edmonton , was front row for the piece of mind tour as well which they went to headlining a stadium in that span of a couple years

[@roybell8470]

Absolutely loved Clive Burr and his drumming was to me the perfect center piece for the band to play off of. Under appreciated drummer. God Bless Clive Burr.

[@azzajames7661]

I love Nicko McBrain. However, Iron Maidens' first three albums would not be the same without Clive Burrs awesome drumming🤘 R.I.P Clive Burr and Paul🤗 Also, happy retirement from touring to the mighty Nicko McBrain, too👏🤘 Up the mighty Irons!!!🤘🤘

[@chrisbruce8777]

Clive was and still is a favourite of mine , I saw him play in 82 on the NOTB tour in Sheffield

[@jettrink9502]

A real drummer. He knows what a groove is and how to set it and that’s called being a foundation for any band. Nicko is also an incredible drummer, who brought a new dimension to IM. Дякую, друже ! - Дмитро

[@Polentaccio]

Exactly, not sure why it is a this guy was better than thay guy. Both were incredible.

[@frequency5283]

Clive and Nico both quality drummers in there own way ...great drum sound isolated ❤

[@forever3797]

Clive had swing which is highly rare and underrated in heavy music which is usually very straight ahead. The same reason I love Lombardo who manages to put groove in thrash which I imagine is difficult to do given the speed and lack of space.

[@bornforbanning]

I watched a Drum clinic with Dave Lombaro years ago where he cites Clive Burr as one of his biggest influences and his playing on Phantom is what got Dave playing double bass drums to match that pattern

[@interista66]

When Clive Burr died, almost nobody gave a tribute to what HE really was a nice guy, great companion, always had a positive attitude and good manner to the people besides being a GREAT if not the greatest drummer in Metal history. May his soul rest forever in peace. IMMENSE CLIVE you'll forever live in my heart😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@sega62s]

When he got out of Maiden, Maiden died….it was a second generation and a sub par band…..too bad

[@tristandunn4628]

Massive Clive fan here. Although it was a few years later (Somewhere in Time era) that I got into Maiden, when I went back and listened to the earlier releases I was blown away by the energy of the live performances. That energy was Clive. When you listen to the earlier, pre Clive era recordings, the songs are kinda there, but missing that much needed spark of energy that he brought to them. Being a drummer myself, I obviously tune in to a drummer. Clive was really precise and disciplined with his playing, too. Kinda like Adrian is on the guitar (really crafting the performance, rather than a more off-the-cuff approach). His right hand speed still amazes me after all these years. Those 16th notes in Wrathchild and Hallowed by thy Name are so hard to do. He made it look effortless. Gutted that he didn't get more time with the band. If he really did have to go, it's a massive shame that he never subsequently got anything anywhere near as high profile. It would have been great to see him playing on Bruce or Adrian's solo work, before MS got a hold of him.

[@texastank9413]

I remember hearing Maiden for the first and Clive jumped out at me first thing above everyone else. Dude was a badass!

[@sea.of.madness86]

As much as I love Nicko, for me Clive was the best, I’m a Somewhere in Time guy but his drumming in the first 3 albums was very unique and powerful, he was a monster of the drums and had a great energy in the gigs, we miss you Clive, absolutely great drummer!!

[@MrHrannsi]

"I am not a number, I am a free man!!" 42 years later, still get goosebumps when the drums kick in, I gladly blame Clive for that Iron Maiden is still one of my favourite bands.

[@markgoldman3334]

I love how Clive played lock step with Steve. Formed such a tight rhythm section and foundation.

[@eamonahern7495]

I was a fan of Clive ever since I got The Number Of The Beast on cassette in the 1980s. But it was only recently I discovered he hit a china cymbal in that part of Run To The Hills when I listened to the isolated drum track of the song. I've done a reconstruction of his Number Of The Beast kit on drumstructor, so I know he had one on the right at the back of the kit and the other on the left at his side. Considering the placement of them, it shows his speed and precision that he could hit one every time and keep pace with such a fast song. Hallowed Be Thy Name is one of my favourite songs to drum along to because it's not too technical and was the first song I ever knew the drums to. That build up part in Phantom is done with two hands in unison by him rather than alternating, which is another example of his precision at speed. He and Dave Lombardo are by biggest drumming influences.

[@CountBrass]

Completely agree with your characterization of Burr’s drumming. Thank you.

[@MatthewGClarke]

Him playing "Transylvania" on "Live at the Rainbow" blew my mind as a kid. Actually it still does now!

[@HopeMonkey]

Maiden have been blessed with their drummers, each one was brilliant and in a class of their own

[@erikarko]

Man, what a powerhouse that man was!

[@davehunt2191]

I’m very lucky to say that I saw Clive play with Iron Maiden during the Number of the Beast tour.

[@everettrhay4855]

The tempo and length of the set list on Maiden Japan, is all anyone ever needs to know about Clive’s unbelievable skill and stamina. In the day, it was Clive’s world and everyone was living in it.

[@Krivack]

I can't forget the effect it had on me when I heard for the first time Remember Tomorrow. Those sweet, tasty fills in the slow parts, where he never plays the same fill twice -- that was a treat and an eye opener. Nothing against Nico, but Clive was something else! RIP, master!

[@captainhilarity1252]

The run from the breakdown through the solo of hallowed be thy name is just fire

[@angusgow1887]

We also need to give credit to Clive for Maiden Japan their first live album

[@charliemckeever3192]

Most definitely we do

[@angusgow1887]

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[@AstroZombie1138]

I had the version with Wrathchild on it and for me this is perfection. Live Clive played it around 110 bpm and the studio version is about 105 which gave it more energy.

[@giovanniserra5477]

Thanks for the nice video on Clive Burr. I'm a first time fan of Iron Maiden when i luckily had the chance to see them live in Genoa playing as supporters of Kiss. The first lineup of Maiden will still be in my heart and the first three albums are absolute masterpieces. And without Clive and Paul Maiden couldn't have reached the huge success they are still having. I like them still now but the drums played by Clive were at another level (my opinion of course) . Up the Irons!

[@Rebel-Rouser]

I was blessed enough to see his last tour with Maiden on the beast in the road tour. I really think it was Cloves playing that set them apart. He was so unique in his playing. A perfect fit for their sound...

[@Beogorn]

Clive’s work on those 3 records is absolutely genius. You can recognise every track just by listening to the drums.

[@sidewayspin]

Once again! NAILED IT!!! I'd say more, but Clive did the talking. And Total Eclipse is one the best Iron Maiden songs! Period! =)

[@georgecostan3248]

I was recently obsessed with the Clive vs Nicko debate. For me, Clive was such a live drummer and he had that feel and spark to it to make you just air drum. He was a swinger and he was the Steve Harris of drumming - blatantly noticeable all the way and with his signature sound. On the other hand, Nicko was more about rounding the overall sound, letting the guitars shine more, but without making his parts boring. I love Clive's drumming, but I also love SSOASS A LOT.

[@evil_chuck]

No one Clive Burr composition is boring on drums. What the fuck are you saying?

[@jasonroberts5166]

Clive Burr is my all time favorite drummer. There was just something about the way he played that made him Iron Maiden’s best drummer. Nothing against Nicko McBrain but no one played Run To The Hills like Clive. RIP Clive and Up the Irons 🤘

[@torowudang]

I would sum up Cliff's way of playing in four words: creativity, unpredictable, punch and timing.

[@redsed1565]

Who's Cliff?

[@bligh1156]

Cliff Burton?

[@redsed1565]

@bligh1156 wtf ? This is about Clive

[@rallypoint1]

Clive fan here! What he did with that snare is incredible!!

[@austinwoods466]

"Phantom of the Opera" live (and fast) from the BBC Sessions is one of my favorite Clive Burr performances.

[@BeemWeeks]

I got to see Clive with Maiden on the Number of the Beast tour. What an incredible drummer. I've seen Nicko a couple of times as well. Maiden knows how to pick drummers!

[@marciobell8774]

Run to the hills has one of the most classic drums openings of all times in rock music!! R.I.P. Clive!!🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@bryanslepicka3541]

Very true, and he never got songwriting credit for it either.

[@marciobell8774]

​@@bryanslepicka3541Indeed. But we, Maiden's fans, will always remember Burr as the creator of that masterpiece!! 🥁🥁🥁

[@marcelbr815]

Wow... this rocks!!!! A different drummer compared to Nicko - I still prefer Nicko's fills inbetween lines, and his use of the ride cymbal... but Clive, on a bad day, still beats the best thrash drummer not only due to his technique, but also his feeling for tasty lines. A huge, colossal part of what made Maiden a global band was their rhyrhm section.

[@Nissardpertugiu]

Clive was a thrash drummer before thrash

[@matsnilson7727]

Clive's playing is legendary. I might have been a bit too young to fullly appreciate his contribution to the Maiden sound, but I remember being very fascinated by the very active and groovy drums on the early albums.

[@MatthewGClarke]

I never saw Clive play, but I did see him on stage with Maiden three times during those Clive Aid gigs they used to do. Always loved his playing style!

[@RickKing06]

Rest In Peace Clive Burr from 2013 and that they paid tribute to him on the Maiden England Tour and that he made Iron Maiden who they are (which i really agree on too) 🤘 Fun video and again with the others, what a coincidence that he joined the band Nicko was in and that he was with Janick.

[@jdziennik1]

A big time Clive Burr fan, NOTB is Maiden's best record. Saw the 666 tour. Awesome. As a budding metal drummer I learned to play the whole record over a summer. A master class. Thanks Clive n RIP.

[@JacksonAxe]

He had serious energy. I love every note he played.

[@forever3797]

It seems there is some mystery around why Clive was exited from Maiden - apparently it was said by Rod and Steve that he became unreliable and partied too much. There is a video interview I have seen with Clive where he said he was never given a reason - he took some time off from a tour to deal with the death of his father and Nicko filled in. It's speculated by some that when Clive was ready to return Steve had bonded with Nicko and decided he wanted Nicko to continue with the band. Rod also knew Nicko from Trust.

[@Andy-co6pn]

According to Bruce there was tension between Steve and Clive when playing, Steve wanting to speed everything up when playing the songs live, but Clive kept pulling it back to the original tempo. As we all know Steve Harris always gets his way.

[@surfdigby]

I was listening to Killers last week, and i think what often gets overlooked is his incredible chemistry with Steve. All those tempo and rhythmic changes that hit you without warning, drum fills that mirror the bass fills, all those quirky little accents. Maiden were always a band, not a collection of individual musicians, and they understood that by complimenting each other, they made the whole band look good.

[@kenfrederick6223]

The amazing drumming of Clive Burr will echo throughout eternity!🥁

[@Rebel-Rouser]

Clive was amazing. He was very unique, and a perfect for for Maidens sound.

[@juancarlosnunezf96]

I totally agree. Clive's drumming is fundamental to the Maiden sound in those first three albums. And as many have mentioned in these comments he had swimg amd groove which is not common in Metal. A truly amazing drummer and forever a favorite of mine. RIP Clive.

[@Cpt_Guirk]

He played for the song with great feel and his hand speed was off the charts.

[@stanmcgee9797]

Thanks, Clive’s Greatness shows especially on “ Hallowed Be Thy Name”. Without his drum arrangement and execution it would not turn out as epic as it did. 🙏🎼

[@AcaciaAvenue]

I fully realized Clive's skills when comparing the live at hammersmith '82 version of Hallowed be thy Name with the one from Flight 666 album. I'm no expert on drums, but my humble opinion is, whereas Nicko had finesse and technique and gusto, Clive had massive raw power, which is really more fitting to '80s era songs that were meant to be aggressive and impactful over the music scenario of that time.

[@legolubinski]

Thanks for this video. Clive is up in the same rare strata as Ian Paice, his groove is just so melodic and loose, but at the same time tightly woven into songs. Love it!

[@FreeRPGer]

I *highly* prefer Maiden with Burr & Di'anno. Like you said, Clive plays with his own style that has both power & finesse. I prefer his self-styled approach & control. Thankfully, when I saw Maiden & Priest in '82 (Beast of the Road), Clive was still with them (it was before he stepped aside from the tour because his dad died -- which sadly turned out to be permanent). I do like the 1st two LPs with Dickenson the most, just after the first 2, which are my faves. Hope your safe over there.

[@axon314]

I'm a fan of IM since 1982, and always thought that Clive was fundamental piece in success of IM. Without him it was no possible.

[@bryanslepicka3541]

Clive Burr is absolutely my most favorite drummer of all time: Prowler, Running Free, Wrathchild, Killers, Another Life, Genghis Khan, Drifter, The Prisoner, Run to the Hills, Gangland and Hallowed be thy Name. Hearing his isolated tracks just confirms his expertise. His melodic playing added to the song as part of the song, and not just a beat. The way he played was a song in itself which you could instantly recognize if there were no other instruments to be heard. How could anyone possibly even come close to such a creative technician? He had a feel and flow and dynamic range which you can't find today. On top of that, he was a perfect gentleman common to Iron Maiden, another quality lacking in today's world. RIP, Clive: You were the best!

[@mojorisin7371]

There is no surprise as Number of the Beast is most Maiden fans best album and the drumming on that record from Clive is 2nd to none. His element made that album sound so refreshingly pure. There will be no other, RIP CB 🤟🏽♥️

[@daleswier8429]

Clive has always stood out in the world of drummers, even in th fields of rock and heavy metal, where there are a lot of great ones out there. RIP Clive.

[@carlosgoldstein1057]

Nice video on Clive and was especially pleased you covered 1st 3 records. For me, even after hearing and loving/appreciating these records, Clive really stands out with Genghis Khan. So varied, so on target, so technical. No wonder Lombardo cites him as an influence. Rock in the afterlife, Clive. You surely proved your chops behind the skins. UP THE IRONS!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@joaoduarte7682]

I still cry everytime I listen to The Prisoner, the middle section with the harmonic guitars Clive did an amazing job.

[@jorm5382]

The first three albums are magic for a reason and it's that the guy's in the band fit right in with each other. It is one of those rare things when the planets are aligned when burning ambition, hard work and a bit of luck all comes together.

[@douglasgugel2752]

Yes Clive Burr was one of the greatest drummers of all time ever !!!

[@danielriker3790]

Clive!!! He was the first drummer that I got really really headbangy over. Yeah , Bonham Baker , Moon , Ward and many other greats came before him but he was my generations first ( for me ) Of course he was quickly followed by many other greats Countless , I’m sure were inspired by his awesome body of work

[@miglecina]

We all love Nicko not only for his skills but also for his charisma. But to me Clive fit much better in Maiden, pretty fast, very energic and sounded like a real heavy drummer.

[@hechogamermx4812]

I´ll give an answer before watching the video, I´m a drummer and an Iron Maiden Fan; Clive´s dynamics were so subtle and unique. Listen closely to the Killers song, browse youtube videos of covers of that song; 99% of drummer just don´t get it, his dynamics were so tasteful. I´m a big fan of Nicko, but Clive Burr was on a different level; his playing style was somewhat similar to Les Binks, very tasteful. R.I.P.

[@lifetabmedion8984]

The real secret of feel is NOT playing in time but placing the strokes a microsecond displaced after to get this musicality and relaxiation into the play - and he got it !

[@Rhythmicsolo]

Number of the beast is one of the best metal albums of all time. it is made even more special because of the incredible drumming from Clive. RIP 🙏

[@soundvision1601]

Clive was The Beast 🤘🏻🤘🏻 behind the drumkit 😎

[@michaelvrckoff6966]

My favourite all time drummer

[@darkdrum1968]

Clive and Nicko are 2 different style of drummer. Clive’s beat/ groove were just so powerful. It was relentless and just drove that band. He made it so much easier for the band to sit in the pocket.

[@BrianM0OAB]

💯% agree he was such a nice bloke and the god on drums.

[@BaronBlack81]

The drum sound on Killers though.... Pure cream... Thats my second fav sounding drum-album by maiden. Fear of the dark has the best drum sound. But i am a child of the time.

[@michaelthompson6930]

Was lucky enough to see him live. Absolute beast!!!

[@mirko1382]

You can also hear Clive on Desperados Bloody but Unbowed, Elixir Lethal Potion, and the band Stratus which was formally known as the Clive Burr project.

[@Hammersmith81]

He played on the best iron maiden albums imho. Iron maiden wouldn't have been iron maiden without him. I was shocked when I found out he wasn't in the band anymore back in 83.

[@kforcer]

At 6:48, what song was that where the chorus was "Let it go!" that was played when Burr's post-Maiden work was referenced? That song sounded awesome...

[@tbone67]

That’s a great question?? I would like to know too.

[@lucascabral6976]

I was just about to make the same comment. I want to know the song too!

[@lucascabral6976]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYatZJ-gjL5rf6s at 54:04

[@lucascabral6976]

Praying Mantis - Letting go

[@kforcer]

@@lucascabral6976 Wow...awesome! Great find!

[@sylvestre.rawminey]

Nicko is great. That's Ok. I nerver forgot Clive. He was the driving force of the 3 albums that started all !

[@sherrilynncrothall2652]

Totally agree 100% Clive ❤

[@AirtonCosta-b3k]

Clive era absurdamente agressivo e muito preciso.

[@coleasbill4576]

Number of the beast was one of the first full albums I was determined to learn song for song all the way thru. Still absolutely love playing those songs.

[@Wulfyr]

His performance on Running Free was a force of nature. His drumming DEMANDED headbanging. It was impossible to hear him play and not headbang. The Maiden lineup with Clive Burr and Paul Di'anno was their best incarnation in my personal opinion.

[@claysmell]

happy to see you posted this. there are rabid MAIDEN fans that either don't know or remember Clive. Nicko of course gets all the press, but for me Clive will always be MAIDEN's drummer. check out live clips of him playing Wrathchild - the speed of his right hand on the hi-hat is unmatched. Nicko and many cover bands all use 2 hands. and that's just one of his many skills. Nicko is very technical and mechanical as opposed to Clive's playing. it kind of reminds me of the comparison between Bostaph and Lombardo. there is just this natural chemistry that Nicko and Bostaph could never get, even when they are playing all the same beats/notes.

[@danehadley8822]

I’m glad you brought up Wrathchild insane one hand 16 th notes on the hi - hats Been an Iron Maiden fan from the beginning and Clive Burr is my favorite drummer when I talk about Maiden !!!!!!! 🥁🔥🥁🔥🥁

[@guillaumechabason3165]

Saw him in 1980 and very close on the Killers tour at Paris Bataclan An incredibly good drummer

[@sgt_slobber.7628]

Rip Clive!!!! One of the Very BEST!!!!!\M/

[@nrsdesign]

Merry Christmas \m/aiden forever!

[@alancarver2511]

Being fast is one thing but being that fast and that powerfull at the same time is what makes this guy unique.

[@craigmorgan6010]

His parts on the first three Maiden albums were very well thought out and perfect for the songs. When Nicko Joined he raised the energy and momentum and excitement of an already very good live band to a whole other level

[@Mr1fingersalute]

I love both Clive and Nicko, both are amazing drummers. Clive was an absolute beast and positively had a huge role in shaping the Maiden sound we all know and love, those first 3 albums are forever iconic. There couldn’t have been a better replacement for him other than Nicko though. He will sorely be missed

[@rakeshadhin]

Power, precision and a great round drum and ride cymbal sound. The first album stood out to me because of the crisp drum sound. Rest in Power Clive.

[@edskiedski6256]

Thanks for this, awesome vid, take care.

[@johanneslvcaslai7655]

Clive the best…❤🔥🔥🔥

[@marie_andreeplante]

A metronome!👌🏻🔥💯

[@rockerbob949]

I’m a huge fan! Rock on 🤘🏼

[@Lou_Mavs]

Love and respect Nicko, but Clive was my favorite Iron Maiden drummer. I didn’t say best. I said my favorite. RIP Clive.

[@AM-jo2wl]

Absolutely!!!…Clive drumming is an integral part of Iron Maiden sound….a true Legend! 🤘

[@thomash.5505]

How fitting that you chose Phantom of the Opera as your first example. I can't think of any other song that shows the difference between Clive and Nicko so well. As much as I love Nicko, this song doesn't sound half as good without Clive. He somehow brings a certain groove that Nicko never found.

[@sandorbeckers6974]

I have always preferred Clive over Nicko to be honest, and would also call Clive one of my most influential drummers.

[@Wulfgar967]

I love Nicko but I think Clive is my favourite Maiden drummer. I was lucky enough to see him play on the Killers and NOTB UK tours in 81 / 82. Awesome.

[@johnquiroz8279]

My 3 favorite albums and I saw him live with MAIDEN

[@NelsonMontana1234]

It's a shame he was never recorded properly. Maiden's production really improved post Piece of Mind.