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
11 ай 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.
@nuwandalton
4 жыл бұрын
The Maiden guys are just amazing. Smart, well-mannered, nice, healthy, humble...
@TheCrimsonIdol987
4 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. :)
@ronhoule3498
4 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ 🙏❤️🍀 Was a Drummer. But He used Ludwig Classic Maple Drum's
@nuwandalton
3 жыл бұрын
@@FirstnameLastname-zt8jb His son got arrested for burglary ? So what ?
@josecarlos-qy5hd
3 жыл бұрын
Muita Harmonia no Sol.Vc é o melhor! !!
@Cockneyartist
3 жыл бұрын
Lol how do you know?! You don't know them
@johns8689
4 жыл бұрын
Nicko is one stand up man, the way he shows respect and love to his fans is unparalleled!
@aidanbloodline
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading mate! I was the kid who played his kit! Best. Day. Ever!
@FadirDungeon
5 жыл бұрын
Good job mate! Must have been amazing meeting Nicko and playing on his kit!
@drummerszone
5 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!
@FadirDungeon
5 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.
@FadirDungeon
5 жыл бұрын
@psycho' si Carter If it was so obvius to you, then why comment that the drums sounded dead in the first place?
@FadirDungeon
5 жыл бұрын
@psycho' si Carter Yeah.. Legit argument.
@MelAncholynus
4 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.
@DrumsTheWord
3 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.
@jefflyon2020
8 ай бұрын
it is impossible not to like Nicko McBrain.
@humbertoleandro896
4 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure to meet him in person at his bar in Florida. One of the highlights of my life.
@tymanngruter1808
Ай бұрын
And? Both get drunk? 🥳
@rohaniyer4218
Жыл бұрын
What a Blessing to see and listen to him Sharing his experiences, Means a lot😅
@juniorhassim5436
5 жыл бұрын
Such an incredible drummer, amazing handwork and so relaxed when playing.
@olavjorvik94
2 жыл бұрын
He’s just such an amazing story teller, I could listen to him all day. Great drummer!
@ayronmeyden560
2 жыл бұрын
Nicko McBrain: The invader of the galloping stroke by using only 1 bass drum! That`s fantastic! 🤘 Heavy greetings from Türkiye!
@skellym37061
5 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!!!!
@sticksman7819
5 жыл бұрын
He is a funny guy.that drummer sense of humour.
@johnbalducci1502
5 жыл бұрын
They are great but the best ? Geddy lee & Neal Peart , justin & Danny fron Tool, Cliff n Lars from Metallica , etc ....... so many.
@OfficialArthusamakh
5 жыл бұрын
@@johnbalducci1502 Cliff and LARS??? you fucking joking...
@hobbitsodomizer7301
4 жыл бұрын
@@johnbalducci1502 Mustain Ellefson from Megadeth
@jasonyoung7705
4 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
@marceibel1131
3 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..
@DoctorBeees
Жыл бұрын
What a down to earth bloke. Amazing!
@mfennroberts
4 жыл бұрын
Nicko is a class act, first and foremost.
@drummerszone
4 жыл бұрын
Then perhaps you'd also like checking this one out, when he hosted his switch to British Drum Co. last year: kzitem.info/news/bejne/oqihqo2sgJh9g5w Thanks for watching our channel Michael!
@jcw91371
4 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...
@cashmooreproductionsllc267
2 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!
@emb2302
2 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.
@hughcdavies
5 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.
@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
@colinrgage
4 жыл бұрын
Can't imagine anyone not enjoying this,comes across as a real good bloke
@julianchamberlain5399
4 жыл бұрын
So many great artists make me proud to be British and the great cultural achievement they have made.
@ronnielopez3267
5 жыл бұрын
What a great story about the moment it all changed for him.
@guntherhirt287
5 жыл бұрын
Best guy
@markpitre7332
5 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.
@philrae9734
4 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
@aboutthemetal8783
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, I can't imagine a maiden without Nicko.
@musicmusic6595
4 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!
@bertramaxmann2798
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nico. It's always a pleasure to watch you play the drums.
@luiscristiansaavedra1633
5 жыл бұрын
muchas gracias querido maestro por inspirarme a tocar este maravilloso instrumento allá por el año 1986...un gran abrazo desde chile
@rodneylee4026
5 жыл бұрын
Super nice and funny guy. I imagine he kept the band entertained on the road.
@tersan8547
5 жыл бұрын
Imaging Nico and Joe Walsh in the same band. THAT would be entertaining.
@tonyscho7145
5 жыл бұрын
they should've put some cameras up behind him and project on a big screen.. more excitement for the viewers
@drummerszone
5 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.
@dadasha
4 жыл бұрын
Over his head/drum kit too!
@jamesburns8093
3 жыл бұрын
Nearly 70. Crazy! BEAST!
@guyboisvert66
4 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!
@MaidenFan1
4 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
@Shockzone1495
4 жыл бұрын
Just watching this makes me want to pick up my drumsticks and start playing.
@kaiserwilhelmii1827
4 жыл бұрын
That's the effect Nicko has! I'd go and play my kit right now if it wasn't 2am
@josephlevy2258
11 күн бұрын
fantastic drummer in full control of his drumming set and symbols .
@weslley__chriss
4 жыл бұрын
O Cara é uma simpatia de pessoa e toca pra caralho! Grande inspiração!
@sticksman7819
5 жыл бұрын
That kit sounds absolutely incredible.
@shanegriffin2215
2 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.
@Legolion17
5 жыл бұрын
I'm seeing them in concert tonight.
@steveec9704
5 жыл бұрын
Nicko's single pedal work is tap dancing with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye What a great drummer and true gentleman
@skybluemarshall
5 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 KZitem, 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
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@guitarsrusinc2908
5 жыл бұрын
after all of these years Nick.... you still play the drums lbecause you love playing...dont ever quit !
@single55
4 жыл бұрын
An amazing sounding drum kit and a master playing it.
@steveblackbird
4 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!!
@drummerszone
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve! Here's another one with Nicko's official moment when he joined British Drum Co: kzitem.info/news/bejne/oqihqo2sgJh9g5w
@3_7s777
2 жыл бұрын
Loudest and best show I've ever been to, Anthrax with Iron Maiden Madison square garden NY
@texanperry
4 жыл бұрын
I love his drum kit. Nicko and the Eddie's!
@omrik3252
8 ай бұрын
The legend himself ❤❤❤🤘🤘🤘 Love you Nicko!!!!
@syncopatedpandemonium1648
5 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. ..🤔
@luciosterferson3797
4 жыл бұрын
Face On The Sand from Dance of Death album was played on double pedals.
@TheCrimsonIdol987
4 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.
@syncopatedpandemonium1648
4 жыл бұрын
With a bass player like Harris, who needs double kick?
@TheCrimsonIdol987
4 жыл бұрын
@@syncopatedpandemonium1648 Agreed. Steve's a phenomenal bassist.
@nelsono4315
4 жыл бұрын
great drummer! before Maiden Nicko played drums for a guitarist friend of mine, Donovan McKitty (R.I.P.)
@bdc-muzik
3 жыл бұрын
One of the all time greats. As smooth as ever.
@MP-ju4ol
5 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.
@booshting3520
5 жыл бұрын
Nicko
@joeplem5329
5 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/
@pheeshankar4731
5 жыл бұрын
SAW THEM SEPT 3 VANCOUVER... AWESOME !!!!!! !!!!! UP THE IRONS !!!!!! 🤘🤘🇨🇦🇨🇦🇬🇧🇬🇧🤘🤘 !!!!!
@DMEB
5 жыл бұрын
Such a nice man and a phenomenal drummer of my favorite band. GET IN NICKO YA LEGEND!!
@Rezqewr
Жыл бұрын
He seems like a genuinely nice guy.
@Glenghiskhan
4 жыл бұрын
Nicko McBrain is a drumming god
@DavidKelly-gi6xc
6 ай бұрын
First time I heard Nicko was on a Pat Travers album putting it straight WOW 🤙😎
@vincentsimon4037
4 жыл бұрын
Dude is above freaking cool!!
@Taskerofpuppets
4 жыл бұрын
Great foot work. Nicko is the man!
@CarlFalcon-x1h
2 ай бұрын
..... Fantastic Performance Always ! Mc Brain Mc Best. 💥🇺🇸💥
@kevinleblanc47
3 жыл бұрын
Nicko first caught my eye with Pat Travers so Sad he left......
@femaledeer
5 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.
@PhantomDrums917
2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous kit!!! And a great solo! Gotta love Nicko!
@martinbreeg
3 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas, dear Nicko! You are awesome! I wish the best for you and your family! Cheers from Mexico City!
@garethparr649
4 жыл бұрын
Wow. That kid won’t forget that in a hurry. Fantastic
@AlbertoPedrazav
5 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!
@liveheavyshows
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing drums what a beauty
@Phaidrus
4 жыл бұрын
Nico should definitely start a jazz-funk band.
@drummerszone
4 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@chetweeds6882
5 жыл бұрын
Love the man, have since 1979
@chetweeds6882
5 жыл бұрын
It was a long time ago sorry for not being clear with time
@dankk2754
4 жыл бұрын
psycho' si Carter pat travers band?
@florencioigual
7 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
For all of those who said Nicko cant groove, get you some of this.
@charleskelly505
2 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!
@577buttfan
4 жыл бұрын
Born again Christian Nicko is a legend!!!!
@joethebar1
5 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.
@JonnySublime
5 жыл бұрын
joethebar1 fuck yes it is! Great call bud!
@christschinwon
4 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!
@grokl
2 жыл бұрын
THE LEGEND. FANTASTIC. He is Unreal :)
@NickosReincarnation
5 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic thank you so much. Now I know where the Piece of Mind drum kit is
@SmackWaterJack001
5 жыл бұрын
this drum kit is from the Legacy of the Beast Tour, that I saw last week...
@NickosReincarnation
5 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
@fredhill3565
5 жыл бұрын
Nicko, you have to have The Biggest Drum Set in Rock and Roll. You ROCK!!!!
@Okjustwhy
4 жыл бұрын
Fred Hill Nicko’s kit is definitely big, but check out Terry Bozzio’s kit. Absolutely freaking enormous. Almost obnoxiously enormous.
@outtayardstudio
Жыл бұрын
Blokes hilarious..tells a great story don't he...facial expressions 😂😂😂😂
@CYMRUKID69
3 жыл бұрын
Funniest thing since Nicko played in the sooty show band.
@petrolhead1960
5 жыл бұрын
That bass drum sounds wicked. Awesome drummer.
@andrewgocken517
5 жыл бұрын
All hail Nicko
@ronnielopez3267
5 жыл бұрын
42:55 moment was WOW moment for me.
@MrMegaFredZeppelin
4 жыл бұрын
Nicko is a Percussion Pro :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!
@itamartur9555
5 жыл бұрын
great Nicko..wow!!!!!
@hugolafhugolaf
4 жыл бұрын
That kit is a masterpiece.
@TheRuddster95
4 жыл бұрын
🤩
@TheCrimsonIdol987
4 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.
@Joe_Hunt_Music
Жыл бұрын
I think the whole band must be extremely cool cats. They’ve been together so long.
@desmondellis657
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Just freakin Wow! Brilliant!
@HabAnagarek
3 жыл бұрын
God I love listening and watching him play. I also love his little 6" gock tom.
@connyhagberg1256
3 жыл бұрын
Nicko is the best, no doubt.
@josemaravilla1871
2 жыл бұрын
So awesome🎼🎼🎼🎵🎵🎵🥁🥁🥁🥁‼️
@djshad1885
11 ай бұрын
Not only a great technical drummer...but also and more impressive to me...a great musical one as well. Even if they are lodge members.
@Dans_Garage_Media
2 жыл бұрын
Iron Maiden is the greatest band in rock history. As old as I am.
@MrTRobb-bq3hv
4 жыл бұрын
Nicko Mcbain what a fuckin pro and a real cool guy...!🎵🎸
@matswestlund6563
Жыл бұрын
He`s a awesome stand up comedian, and the ......g best drummer in the world
@noLuckyStrike09
2 жыл бұрын
He made me want to be a drummer when I was 14 years old.
@danadouglas1968
5 жыл бұрын
He's a living drum God.
@YoursTrulyThe1Pony
Жыл бұрын
I want to replicate my own Nicko McBrain iron maiden style drum set someday.
@Leo-V
3 жыл бұрын
The best drummer ever, and the drummer of zz top for me.
@peteabrh-fairest9463
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely phenomenal skills 👍 Go Iron maiden Nicko ⚔️🇬🇧⚔️
@Andy-xj2zi
3 жыл бұрын
Best Drummer of the World !
@CETBOYZ-mg7bd
Жыл бұрын
Yo someone said "next tour alexander the great" and they put it on the future past set list
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