R.I.P. Clive Burr (former Iron Maiden drummer)

Great drummer. This is very sad, but at least he went peacefully. Will watch the Beast On The Road video today.
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http://www.ironmaiden.com/former-iron-maiden-drummer-clive-burr-passes-away.html

FORMER IRON MAIDEN DRUMMER CLIVE BURR PASSES AWAY

Published: Mar 13, 2013

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.

 

sad sad day learning about Clive and Peter Banks. RIP lads

 

RIP

 

RIP Clive..one of my favourite drummers of all time.

 

Damn, I hate to hear this. I loved his drumming on the first three Maiden albums (the intro to "The Prisoner" especially sounded bad-ass).

 

A great drummer. R.I.P.

 

Wow, that sucks. He was an awesome drummer and those early Maiden albums are among my favorites. RIP Clive.

 

What a crappy year this has been.

 

wow... Peter Banks and Clive Burr within a week of each other... sad....

Iron Maiden were the first band I "collected" and I loved Clive's drumming ... may he R.I.P. At least he's not suffering any longer.

 

Very sad.... R.I.P. Clive

 

Great drummer and liked his work on Iron Maiden albums.
RIP Clive

 

Alvin Lee, Peter Banks and now Clive Burr. What's happening?

RIP

 

RIP. Burr was my favorite Iron Maiden drummer (nothing against Nicko, but I really love Burr's drumming on those first three albums). Very sad news.

 

'The Prisoner' will forever rock on in my heart, RIP Clive Burr.

 

Rest in peace Clive.
I had the honor of meeting you in person once during the NOTB tour, you were a great guy.

 

No way! I hope he's in a better, pain-free place. Got to meet him at Record World at the Roosevelt Field Mall back in '82. Great guy. Spoke about Tama giving him a free drum kit!

 

Sad news indeed. Only Clive can get the drums right on "Running Free".

 

RIP. the Trust patch on the Clive jacket may tell Nicko was Burr favorite drummer

 

He played on their best albums. RIP

 

This is so sad. He was always my favorite Maiden drummer. Rock on, Clive!

 

Terrible news. 56 is far too young. He always looked like he was having the time of his life on stage. RIP Clive.

 

One of my favorite drummers. Very sad indeed. RIP Clive.

 

Sad, sudden news. From a grateful Maiden fan, RIP Clive.

Edit: Listening to BBC Radio 2's Pick of the Pops from last Saturday on iPlayer. 1982. Run to the Hills has just come on. Just wow.

 

Hats off to Clive for all the great drumming and fighting a horribly crippling disease. He's in pain no more. Rest in Peace Clive.

 

I had the good fortune of seeing Iron Maiden on the Number Of Beast tour. I interviewed Bruce Dickinson day of the show. Got to meet the rest of the band later. Great concert. Great guys.

R.I.P. Clive. Hope your resting comfortably now.