Description: (English Musician)
Nicko McBrain is a highly accomplished English musician recognized for his role as the drummer of the legendary heavy metal band Iron Maiden since 1982. Starting his musical career in small pub bands at the age of 14, he later engaged in session work and collaborations with various artists before joining Iron Maiden, taking over from Clive Burr. McBrain's first album with the band was Piece of Mind (1983), marking the beginning of his significant contributions to Iron Maiden. With involvement in fourteen studio albums, he holds the title of the third-longest serving member of the band.