Michael Henry McBrain is the drummer for heavy metal band Iron Maiden. The nickname 'Nicko' is from Michael’s childhood, where his favourite stuffed animal was named ‘Nicholas the bear’. Due to this, his parents called him ‘Nicky’. 'Nicko' was spawned when he was meeting a manager from CBS Records, with the keyboard player Billy Day. Billy introduced him as "My Italian drummer – His name’s 'Neeko'". Wikipedia
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More famous than any drummer has a right to be, with a style as punchy and distinctive as his battered, lived-in face, Nicko McBrain enjoys the rare distinction of being both the jester in the Iron Maiden pack and the ace. ... Playing live on stage tho www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Nicko_McBrain.html
More famous than any drummer has a right to be, with a style as punchy and distinctive as his battered, lived-in face, Nicko McBrain enjoys the rare distinction of being both the jester in the Iron Maiden pack and the ace. ... Playing live on stage tho www.drumsoloartist.com/Site/Drummers3/Nicko_McBrain.html
Drummer for ledgendary metal band Iron Maiden since 1983. Before joining Maiden he played for Roger Chapman's Streetwalker, the Pat Travers Band and French hard rockers Trust. In the 90s he did studio sessions and played on tour for former Traffic-member www.imdb.com/name/nm1066003/