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My Take
Nicko McBrain is, to me, the steady heartbeat behind one of metal's defining bands. Drumming for Iron Maiden since 1982 and appearing on every album from Piece of Mind onward, he gave the band its propulsive, muscular spine for four decades. What moves me is his refusal to fully let go: retiring from touring in 2024 yet staying on for studio work shows a craftsman who still loves the kit. That kind of powerful, disciplined rhythm is talent welded to relentless practice. I have deep respect for the players who hold the low end together while everyone else gets the spotlight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nicko McBrain
- Name (Japanese)
- ニコ・マクブレイン
- Reading
- にこ・まくぶれいん
- Born
- June 5, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dragon
- Origin
- London Borough of Hackney, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- drummer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Barnet and Southgate College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nicko McBrain born?
Born June 5, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Nicko McBrain from?
Nicko McBrain is from London Borough of Hackney, United Kingdom.
What does Nicko McBrain do?
Nicko McBrain works as drummer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.