IRON MAIDEN's MCBRAIN Interviewed At 'Drum-Off' Grand Finals; Video Available

January 16, 2009

Possum of Altitude conducted a backstage interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Guitar Center's Drum-Off grand finals in California. Watch the five-minute chat below.

McBrain was inducted into Guitar Center's "Drum-Legends" Hall of Fame at the event, which was held at the historic Music Box at Fonda Theater in Hollywood. McBrain also performed the MAIDEN classics "The Trooper" and "Hallowed Be Thy Name" at the show, which featured additional performances from drumming greats Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL),an exclusive collaboration by Thomas Pridgen (MARS VOLTA) and Thomas Lang and a headlining performance by PAPA ROACH. The evening was hosted by Stephen Perkins (JANE'S ADDICTION).

Guitar Center posthumously honored the legendary drumming icon Mitch Mitchell (JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE) along with living legend Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, TED NUGENT, ROD STEWART) during the show, as they were also inducted into Guitar Center's "Drum-Legends" Hall of Fame.

Check out photos of the event from LA Weekly.

Started three years ago, "Drum Legends" was created to acknowledge the contributions of many of today's most legendary and iconic drummers. Guitar Center has dedicated a special section in their flagship San Francisco location to "Drum Legends", featuring past inductees including Steve Smith, David Garibaldi, Alan White, Greg Errico and others.

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