Nicko McBrain

About Nicko McBrain

In 1982, he joined the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden as a drummer for the first time.

Michael Henry "Nicko" McBrain is an English musician and drummer of the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, which he joined in 1982. Having played in small pub bands from the age of 14, after graduating school McBrain paid his bills with session work before he joined a variety of artists, such as Streetwalkers, Pat Travers, and the French political band, Trust. He joined Iron Maiden in time to debut on their fourth album, Piece of Mind, and has remained with them since, contributing to a total of thirteen studio releases.

Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Years active	1966–present
Instruments	Drums, percussion
Genres	Heavy metal, blues rock, hard rock
Birth name	Michael Henry McBrain
Born	June 5, 1952, Hackney, London, England
Associated acts	Iron Maiden, Pat Travers, The McBrainiacs, Streetwalkers, Trust, Lionheart, McKitty, the Entire Population of Hackney, Stretch, WhoCares

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Trivia

He was given the nickname Octopus by Tommy Lee.

Nicko McBrain before fame

When he was ten years old, he began playing the drums. Before joining Iron Maiden, McBrain worked as a session musician.

Achievement of Nicko McBrain

Tommy Lee gave him the moniker Octopus.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$30 Million

Nicko McBrain family life

With his wife Rebecca, he has two children.

Associations of Nicko McBrain

Dave Brubeck's music has impacted him.

Nicko McBrain Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	184 cm
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