Clive Burr Dead: Former Iron Maiden Drummer Passes Away at 56

Posted on Mar 13th 2013 11:33AM by Amy Sciarretto Comments

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Clive Burr, the former drummer of Iron Maiden, has died. He was just 56 and had been engaged in a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Metal Hammer reports that the former Maiden sticksman, who manned the kit from 1979 to 1982, passed away peacefully in his sleep while at home last night, March 12.

His former partner in the Maiden rhythm section, bassist Steve Harris, commented on Burr's passing, saying, "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."

Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson also offered his thoughts on Burr's death, and shed light on what type of person the drummer was, saying, "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 humor or irreverence. This is a terribly sad day and all our thoughts are with Mimi and the family."

Burr required a wheelchair to get around later in life. His condition caused him to accrue some large debts, and his former band performed a series of charity shows over the years to help raise money for his mounting medical bills.

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NICO LIVES!

March 13 2013 at 11:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
acb420187

R.I.P. One of the best drummers music had to offer. I know God is enjoying his drum solos in heaven.

March 13 2013 at 11:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ted

R.I.P. Clive..truly underrated...you will be missed...but the music lasts forever!!

March 13 2013 at 11:05 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
mnzross

Iron Maiden was and still is the best Metal band..Every Album from the first one Iron Maiden to their latest is and will always will be in the top 2 ever.. It is certainly a sad day to hear about the past drummer..

March 13 2013 at 10:44 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
liddle3220

A great drummer and a sad loss. RIP Clive

March 13 2013 at 10:30 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
taylor1l

May the Lord bless you, shine his face upon you and bring you peace.
RIP Clive

March 13 2013 at 10:30 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Major

Iron who? Where have I been?

March 13 2013 at 9:59 PM Report abuse -5 rate up rate down Reply
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billtaylor1965

It was one of the geatest 70's 80's Metal band you were probaly brak dancing o Michael whats his mane.

March 13 2013 at 10:27 PM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply
Ehren R. Ellerbee

Oh, they've only put out 15 studio albums over the last 35 years. You REALLY have your finger on the pulse of music there, Major. LOL

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