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Adrian Smith reflects on Nicko McBrain’s departure from Iron Maiden, addressing health, legacy, and the hard decision to keep the band moving.
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On Saturday, December 13, the musician made a special appearance at a Barnes & Noble location in Fort Lauderdale.
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Iron Maiden fans can meet drummer Nicko McBrain on December 13 in Fort Lauderdale, where he'll sign the new book 'Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams.'
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Nicko McBrain revealed his 2024 retirement wasn’t planned as a big send-off; the 73-year-old wanted a far quieter farewell after 42 years.
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Nicko McBrain is still an active member of the Iron Maiden "family" and has left the door open for a potential return on the...
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Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith On Simon Dawson Replacing Nicko McBrain: ‘It Was Never Gonna Be The Same’
Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith has opened up about the band's transition to new drummer Simon Dawson.
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Bruce Dickinson says new Iron Maiden drummer Simon Dawson isn’t a clone of Nicko McBrain, praising his “analytical” style and “natural feel.”
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Iron Maiden founder Steve Harris has stated that the band initially "didn’t really have a choice" in the matter due to McBrain's health issues.
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Adrian Smith was joined by his recently retired former bandmate, drummer Nicko McBrain, for a special performance at his daughter's wedding.
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Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain will reunite with Bruce Dickinson for a special meet-and-greet at a California horror convention next month.
