ITP V.013 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: FORMER IRON MAIDEN DRUMMER CLIVE BURR PASSES AWAY

Former IRON MAIDEN drummer CLIVE BURR has passed away from Multiple Sclerosis at 56.
CLIVE BURR performed on the first three IRON MAIDEN classic releases (1979-1982) "Iron Maiden, "Killers" and "Number Of The Beast".



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FROM IRON MAIDEN:
"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."

FROM ITP V.013 EDITORS NOTE: IRON MAIDEN were the very first metal band I ever listened to starting in 1983 as a buddy of mine played NUMBER OF THE BEAST and KILLERS and from there I was a fan. R.I.P CLIVE BURR.
                                                                                                                                                                    FROM EARACHE RECORDS:"Clive Burr passes away" We are incredibly saddened to hear the news that Clive Burr previous Iron Maiden drum legend, passed away last night. Chap, you inspired us all, rest in...

                                                                                                                                                             FROM MALIGNANCY: RIP brother!

                                                                                                                                                                    FROM INERTIA ENTERTAINMENT: R.I.P. Clive Burr" + R.I.P +

FROM SORCERER: Sorcerer are sorry to hear that Clive Burr ex- Iron Maiden has passed away. This is for you Clive!" 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." - Steve Harris

FROM JASON BITTNER (SHADOWS FALL):REST IN PEACE MR.CLIVE BURR!!!!! My first ever favorite Heavy Metal Drummer!!;"&;So many great beats, grooves, and killer hi hat work..........the man had some fast hands, and will be missed! Up the Irons!!
                                                                                                                                                                    FROM DAVE LOMBARDO (SLAYER):"Sadness overcame my morning when I heard this news. His style was inspiring and the albums he recorded with Iron Maiden are touchstones of my music education. He played with a particular energy which bought edge and excitement to the Iron Maiden classics.
I never got to meet him, but I wish did. The best thing for me to do right now is listen to some classic Iron Maiden.
Up The Irons!

FROM DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL:
"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." - Steve Harris

RIP Clive. Know Maiden will do you proud in June!


FROM DEE SNIDER (TWISTED SISTER):
"After a long battle with multiple sclerosis, my dear friend Clive Burr[former IRON MAIDEN drummer] passed away in his sleep last night. We worked together on a project called DESPERADO from 1988-1990 and shared some great times, and sadly forgotten musical moments. I'm blessed to have spoken to him a couple of days ago on his birthday, shared some memories and a few smiles. 

"A rock 'n' roll legend has been lost, and the world of music is less because of it. 

"RIP, Clive, and 'hit 'em hard' in rock 'n' roll heaven."



FROM PAUL BOSTAPH (EX TESTAMENT/SLAYER DRUMMER) : "I'm truly saddened to hear of Clive Bur's passing. His drumming has had and still has a strong influence on my playing style. I bummed I never go to meet him and thank him in person for his musical gifts. God speed Clive!

                                                                                                                                                                                        FROM BYEFROST:
 R.I.P. Clive!!!!!!

FROM JEFF WATERS (ANNIHILATOR):
RIP Clive. One of the best, most original and most underrated drummers ever. His style was unique... his performances on those first 3 Maiden records influenced the drumming I've been writing for Annihilator all these years and he had me air-drumming my whole metal life... Only Lombardo was air-drummed more by me! Clive was #2 :) I met him once and was a class act. This is a loss of a true legend and innovator. Time to crank up THE PRISONER.

FROM DAVE MCCLAIN (MACHINE HEAD):
DAVE MCCLAIN REMEMBERS CLIVE BURR :"Very sad news. One of my favorite drummers and a huge influence on me as a young drummer. To me, he brought punk rock drumming into heavy metal. I can remember walking into the Hemisphere Arena in San Antonio to see Iron Maiden and seeing Clive's white kit on stage.
I about crapped my pants!

I just stood there in awe looking at the actual kit that I had been staring at on the back of the "Killers" album cover for the whole summer. I was a HAPPY kid!

He will always be an inspiration to my drumming. One of my go-to guys when I'm trying to find different drum fills and beats, or I'll ask myself "what would Clive do?".

RIP Clive

FROM DAVE ELLEFSON (MEGADETH):
"Clive Burr passing away today. He was one of my all-time favorite metal drummers. I'm thankful for his music and contributions. My condolences..."
FROM NIGHTRAGE:"R.I.P" Clive Burr


FROM BEHOLDER:
"BEHOLDER would like to send out our deepest condolences and sincere regards to Clive Burr's family and friends. We were fortune enough to be invited to do a benefit show for Clive some years back, and as hardened MAIDEN fans, we were absolutely honored. In our short time with him on the night, Clive was a gracious and approachable guy and will forever be remembered as being a major part of one of England's finest exports."

FROM POSSESSED:
"We are very sorry to hear about Clive Burr's death... Great musician that was a key element in the early years of one of metal's most important bands, IRON MAIDEN. May he rest in peace."

FROM WARBRINGER:
"Thankfully, we'll always have the the first three IRON MAIDEN albums to listen (at extremely loud volumes), head bang and air-drum to in his honor. Up the irons!"

FROM RICHIE FAULKNER:
(JUDAS PRIEST): "Not a prisoner, I'm a free man, And my blood is my own now, Don't care where the past was , I know where I'm going"

FROM ACCEPT:
ACCEPT: "R.I.P. Clive Burr. He will be truly missed....he left us with some amazing drumming. Loved his style and sound."

FROM NIGEL GLOCKLER:
ACCEPT: "R.I.P. Clive Burr. He will be truly missed....he left us with some amazing drumming. Loved his style and sound."

FROM RONNIE MONROE (METAL CHURCH):
"The music world has lost another great in Clive Burr. IRON MAIDEN's early drummer, who has finally lost his battle with MS after many years of fighting. I learned a lot of what I know on drums from listening and watching Clive and the early MAIDEN years. So a big 'thank you' to Clive Burr, may he rest in peace. My condolences to his family and friends."

FROM JEFF SCOTT SATO (JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN):
"RIP to the best and original drummer of IRON MAIDEN, Clive Burr... Prayers to him and his family!"

FROM SCARED REICH:
"RIP Clive Burr. The early IRON MAIDEN records are still my favorite ones."
FROM LOCK UP:
"R.I.P. Clive Burr... Such sad news!!!

FROM 3 INCHES OF BLOOD:
"RIP Clive Burr, your contributions to metal will live forever."

FROM EXUMER:
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Clive Burr's family and friends today... We are sad for your loss. There are nothing but happy memories of this fantastic and charismatic drummer in our camp and these memories will live on, since Clive played on MAIDEN's most memorable albums... we miss you, Clive."


FROM WHITE WIZZARD:
"We are very sad to hear of Clive Burr's passing away. He was a huge influence on me as a player when I was growing up. Such an amazing drummer. He, obviously, from what I have seen and heard, was an amazing person and seemed like a rare humble soul in the ego mania world of rock and roll. It makes me thankful to have my health and humbled to be able to play my instrument and do what I love. No matter how hard things get it is important to remember every day you can make music or do whatever it is you love without physical limitations, it is a blessing. It must have been so hard to have to leave MAIDEN when he did, and he always showed no bitterness. That shows a lot of character. All the best, Clive Burr, may you hold your sticks high in the heavens wherever your soul wanders and drum again... Drinking MANY ESB's this week in your memory."


FROM DENNIS STRATON (FORMER IRON MAIDEN GUITARIST):
"I am so sad that I have lost an old mate. So glad I saw Clive and [his partner] Mimi last year. God bless, mate. Now you can jam wiv Mooney[Keith Moon], [John] Bonham and all the other drummers up there. Our song. The greatest luv of all."

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 Dickinson fronted before he, too, joined MAIDEN.

Stratton participated in the recording and production of IRON MAIDEN's self-titled first album in December 1979. He also appeared in the home video recording "Live At The Ruskin" in early 1980 (released in 2004 as part of "The Early Days" DVD set), MAIDEN's first video "Women in Uniform", the "Women In Uniform" single, some subsequent single releases, as well as in the band's first appearance on British TV ("Running Free" performed live on "Top Of The Pops") and the "Live!! +One"album.


FROM PHIL DENTON (ELIXIR):

"We were saddened to hear that Clive Burr passed away last night and our thoughts go out to his partner and family. 

"Clive worked with us in ELIXIR for several months, recording the'Sovereign Remedy' album and making one live appearance before having to depart to fulfil his commitments to Dee Snider's DESPERADO band. We have fond memories of that time, from Clive's sense of humour and playing a five-a-side football match with him in our team, to working through the songs with him and just seeing him behind us pounding away at his white kit. The only consolation is that, after all these years of battling MS, Cliveis finally at peace. 

"Rest in peace, our brother in metal."


FROM SLASH:
Really sad news; RIP Clive Burr. Played on my fav Iron Maiden records.

FROM TOM MORELLO (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE): 
RIP Clive Burr, original Iron Maiden drummer, who rocked those first 3 records HARD.

FROM RIOT: Deepest condolences go out to drummer Clive Burr's Family and Iron Maiden from Riot. Losing a band mate past or present is never easy. Shine On Clive


Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- R.I.P CLIVE BURR