Blackie Lawless Comments on Nicko McBrain, “Very Few in the History of Percussion Have Left Such a Distinctive Mark as this Man”
- Michael Brandvold
- Dec 9, 2024
- 1 min read
Nicko McBrain… A great warrior just left his drum throne live for the last time. Very few in the history of percussion have left such a distinctive mark as this man. His accolades, his rewards and trophy's have been too numerous to count. But the thing I felt when I heard last night would be his last live show all but sent me into a tail spin. Yes he's admired the world over, but for me he's my friend, and I say without reservation whatsoever... I love this man. Having been part of the same management family as Maiden for the last 40 years I can tell you first hand, Maiden is Rock's answer to the mafia... once you're in, you never leave... you are family FOREVER. They are unmatched in class with a fierce dedication to one another.
He is beyond Blessed still, and all in our family say, Godspeed young man.
Blackie Lawless
Man, reading this hit me hard—Nicko’s last show feels like the end of an era. I was hunting for some writing inspo and landed on ai generator essay to help pen my own tribute, but nothing captures the feels like Blackie’s words. Mad respect to the Iron family, forever.
Blackie’s heartfelt shoutout to Nicko really captures what makes that Maiden family bond so special—you can tell that loss of Nicko’s live drumming hits personal, not just for fans but for friends too. It’s the kind of genuine tribute that makes you want to dig up old concert photos (and maybe use HEIC to JPG to share them) to relive those iconic percussion moments he’s talking about.
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Sarkari Yojana refers to government schemes launched by the Central and State Governments of India to promote social and economic welfare. These schemes aim to support citizens in areas like education, employment, healthcare, housing, agriculture , and financial inclusion. From empowering women and farmers to providing affordable housing and skill development, Sarkari Yojanas play a crucial role in nation-building and improving the quality of life for every Indian.
Sarkari Yojana refers to government schemes launched by the Central and State Governments of India to promote social and economic welfare. These schemes aim to support citizens in areas like education, employment, healthcare, housing, agriculture, and financial inclusion. From empowering women and farmers to providing affordable housing and skill development, Sarkari Yojanas play a crucial role in nation-building and improving the quality of life for every Indian.