CLIVE BURR – FORMER IRON MAIDEN DRUMMER, NWOBHM LEGEND PASSES AWAY
As reported on IronMaiden.com:
We are deeply saddened to report that Clive Burr passed away last night. He had suffered poor health for many years after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and died peacefully in his sleep at home.
Steve Harris said “This is terribly sad news. Clive was a very old friend of all of us. He was a wonderful person and an amazing drummer who made a valuable contribution to Maiden in the early days when we were starting out. This is a sad day for everyone in the band and those around him and our thoughts and condolences are with his partner Mimi and family at this time.”
Bruce Dickinson adds “I first met Clive when he was leaving Samson and joining Iron Maiden. He was a great guy and a man who really lived his life to the full. Even during the darkest days of his M.S., Clive never lost his sense of humour or irreverence. This is a terribly sad day and all our thoughts are with Mimi and the family”
As Maiden fans all know, Clive joined Maiden in 1979 and performed on the first three albums Iron Maiden (1980), Killers (1981) and The Number Of The Beast (1982). Prior to that he was a member of Samson, the band Bruce fronted before he too joined Maiden.
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REST IN PEACE, CLIVE BURR.
Stone.
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March 14, 2013 at 5:20 am
R.I.P. Clive Burr. I don’t know if you know this Stone, but Iron Maiden has just launched their own brand of ale. I shall be drinking some this weekend in remembrance of Clive
March 14, 2013 at 7:49 am
That Iron Maiden brew looks like grand stuff to me! I just saw it yesterday for the first time on the Iron Maiden website, when I (unfortunately) was reading the press release about Clive Burr’s passing.
I wonder if that Iron Maiden brew will be available in the U.S.? Man, I sure hope so! Let everyone know how that brew tastes! 🙂 \m/
March 14, 2013 at 7:55 am
There will also be a VERY limited Witch Cross ale to commemorate the new album Stone, going by the name of ‘Grinder’! – with a label featuring the album artwork! I’ll have to try and get some over to you somehow! In the meantime, 80’s metalmans idea of raising a glass of Maiden’s own brew to Clive’s memory sounds like a damn fine idea. \m/
March 14, 2013 at 8:03 am
Yes, a “Metal toast” is in fine and required order to the late Clive Burr! It’s so sad Clive had to be stricken with Multiple Sclerosis. From all the articles I’ve read, Clive kept his spirits held high regardless of his condition. A true inspiration for us all.
Whoa Kev! If you could get to me just “1” bottle of your Witch Cross ale… Metal be thy name!!! 🙂 \m/\m/
March 14, 2013 at 8:08 am
You know I’ll do my best my friend! \m/\m/
March 14, 2013 at 5:49 am
A sad day Stone. RIP Clive. Your contribution to that Metal triumvirate of Maiden albums will live on. \m/\m/
March 14, 2013 at 7:57 am
Those first 3 Iron Maiden studio albums that Clive Burr played on are so incredibly timeless and groundbreaking Kev!
It’s a crime that Clive Burr and Iron Maiden are not inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Talk about Metal “influence” among countless musicians and bands, not to mention “one-of-a-kind”… my God!!
March 15, 2013 at 1:03 pm
Sad day indeed. R.I.P. Clive – those first three albums are classic.
March 15, 2013 at 2:11 pm
Very sad news. RIP Clive