R.I.P Clive Burr.

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.


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What a shame. :( Poor guy.
 
Such sad news to find out about first thing in the morning.. the life of your drumming idol is over. The person who influenced you to do what you do for a living is no longer here. The drummer who made you understand what energy was behind the kit that really drives a song is at peace now. His suffering has ended and he leaves behind his gift of drumming for us all to remember him with.

Rest in Peace, Clive Burr.
 
Such sad news to find out about first thing in the morning.. the life of your drumming idol is over. The person who influenced you to do what you do for a living is no longer here. The drummer who made you understand what energy was behind the kit that really drives a song is at peace now. His suffering has ended and he leaves behind his gift of drumming for us all to remember him with.

Rest in Peace, Clive Burr.

What a beautiful post Linda.
 
Thanks, Jenna. It's just sad....
So, in case you didn't know, we are doing mostly Clive Burr era sets for the next two shows this month to honor Clive Burr. It will be amazing. I can't wait to play so much of the early stuff, as this is my personal favorite era!!!! Clive Burr will live on to all Maiden fans...................