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Nicko McBrain is a male musician and drummer from the United Kingdom. Born Michael Henry McBrain in the London Borough of Hackney, he began his work period in 1975. He is a member of the band Iron Maiden and performs in the genres of blues rock, hard rock, and heavy metal. His primary instrument is the drum kit, and he also plays percussion instruments.
McBrain speaks English and follows Protestantism. His work period ended on December 2, 2024. He has also been associated with the acting department.
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Hackney, London, England
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Michael Henry "Nicko" McBrain (born 5 June 1954) is an English musician, best known as the drummer for Iron Maiden, which he joined in 1982. Prior to joining Iron Maiden, McBrain drummed for Pat Travers from 1976 to 1978, as well as the French political punk band Trust. His first formal band was The Streetwalkers, a blues band. The nickname 'Nicko'…
Known for
- Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition — Self2026
- Iron Maiden - Hellfest 2023 — Drums2023
- Iron Maiden: The Future Past in Amsterdam — Drums2023
- Count Me In — Self2021
- Lasse Berghagen - en blandning av sött och salt — Self2020
- Iron Maiden: The Book of Souls - Live Chapter — Drums2017
- Iron Maiden: The Book of Souls - Live Chapter — Drums2017
- Iron Maiden: The Book of Souls - Live at Wacken Open Air 2016 — Drums2016
- Iron Maiden: [2016] New York, NY — Drums2016
- Iron Maiden: Download Festival 2016 — Drums2016
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Active from
- 1952
Discography
Member of
- Streetwalkers1975–1977
- Pat Travers Band1977–?
- Trust1981–1982
- Iron Maiden1982–2024
- WhoCares2011–2012
- The Full Metal Rackets
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 580
- Total plays
- 2,645
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Michael Henry McBrain (born June 5, 1952 in Hackney, London, England) is the drummer for heavy metal band Iron Maiden. The nickname "Nicko" is from Michael’s childhood, where his favorite stuffed animal was named ‘Nicholas the bear’ – which he apparently carried everywhere. Due to this, his parents called him ‘Nicky’. “Nicko” was spawned when Michael was meeting a manager from CBS Records, with the keyboard player Billy Day. Billy introduced him as ‘My Italian drummer – His name’s “Neeko”’. <a h
Key facts
- Born
- Michael Henry McBrain , ( 1952-06-05 ) 5 June 1952 (age 73) , Hackney , London, England
- Origin
- Chipping Barnet , London, England
- Genres
- Heavy metal blues rock hard rock
- Occupation
- Drummer
- Years active
- 1966–present
- Member of
- Iron Maiden The McBrainiacs Titanium Tart
- Formerly of
- Pat Travers Streetwalkers Trust Lionheart McKitty The Entire Population of Hackney Stretch WhoCares
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Henry
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- London Borough of Hackney
- Occupation
- drummer
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Protestantism
- Genre
- hard rock
- Instrument
- percussion instrument
- Official website
- www.ironmaiden.com
- Image
- Nicko McBrain 30nov2006.jpg
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- Commons category
- Nicko McBrain
- date of birth
- 1957-01-01
- member of
- Iron Maiden
- start of work period
- 1975-00-00
- end of work period
- 2024-12-02
- name in native language
- Michael McBrain
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Encyclopedic overview
Michael Henry "Nicko" McBrain (born 5 June 1952) is an English musician, best known as the drummer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden since 1982. He is the third-longest serving member of the band, having appeared on each Iron Maiden album since Piece of Mind (1983). McBrain retired from touring in 2024, although he remains a member of the band for studio projects. Having played in small pub bands since 1966 from the age of 14, after leaving school, McBrain did session work before joining a variety of artists, such as Streetwalkers in 1975, Pat Travers, and the French political band Trust.
Early life and education
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