Video: IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Performs R.E.M., THE MONKEES Classics With World Snooker Champion MARK SELBY

May 6, 2014

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain backed 2014 world snooker champion Mark Selby as Mark celebrated winning his first world championship title with an impromptu karaoke performance on Monday, May 5 in Sheffield, England.

McBrain, who was in the audience to watch the memorable final, joined Selby and the Manchester group MANCINI FIRES as Mark serenaded fans at the Mecure Hotel with various songs, including a version of the classic "Mr. Bojangles", KINGS OF LEON's "Sex On Fire", R.E.M.'s "Losing my Religion" and THE MONKEES' "I'm A Believer".

Fan-filmed video footage of the "Losing my Religion" and "I'm A Believer" performances can be seen below.

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