Nicko McBrain

Nicko McBrain
Date of birth:
1952
Mini Bio:
Michael Henry McBrain is the drummer for heavy metal band Iron Maiden. The nickname 'Nicko' is from Michael’s childhood, when 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'". Michael liked the moniker, so he decided to use it as a stage name, after adapting the spelling slightly.

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