{
  "id": 19399037,
  "title": "Nicko McBrain on Iron Maiden Missing Its Rock Hall Induction: ‘I’m Sure We’ll Say Thank You In Another Way’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/nicko-mcbrain-on-iron-maiden-missing-its-rock-hall-induction-im-sure",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T21:40:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/nicko-mcbrain-iron-maiden-rock-hall-1236378934/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In his memoir, Nicko McBrain sheds light on the lesser-known aspects of Iron Maiden, steering clear of debauchery that he believed would make the book more classy and reflective of their passion. McBrain, who joined the band in 1982 and retired from touring in 2024, discusses the influential moments that led him to become a drummer, including his 10-year-old fascination with Dave Brubeck Quartet drummer Joe Morello's \"Take Five\" solo. The book also touches upon McBrain's journey before joining Maiden and the eventful stops he made along the way, such as sessions with Gordon Giltrap, membership in Streetwalkers, and the French group Trust. McBrain remains grateful for having led such a rich life and emphasizes his love for drums as his true passion.",
  "summary": "The drummer, who recently retired from the road, is releasing his memoir, Hello Boys and Girls! , ahead of the ceremony.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nicko McBrain writes memoir focusing on Iron Maiden's lesser-known aspects",
    "Discusses drumming passion sparked by Joe Morello's solo in Take Five",
    "Remembers diverse musical journey before joining Iron Maiden"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}