Clive Burr, former drummer from legendary heavy metal band Iron Maiden, died yesterday after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Burr had drummed with Iron Maiden for their first three albums, including the wildly popular breakthrough record The Number of the Beast. He had left the band in 1982 after struggling with the heavy touring schedule and personal issues, but continued to play music for the remainder of his life, including collaborating with Twisted Sister's Dee Snider in the band Desperado. Commenting on Burr's death, Iron Maiden frontman, Bruce Dickinson said, “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 (Burr's wife) Mimi and the family.”
For a good look at what skills Burr brought to the band, check out this awesome drum solo from 1982.
