That’s actually one of his Sonor kits from the 80’s touring years. It’s only a small portion of the overall kit. REALLY amazing sounding drums and I’m very happy he’s back with Sonor. You are right though; he could make even a garbage drum kit sound amazing. Nicko is a genius.
Chris Messer actually the snare is from the 7son tour kit. The rest of the drums are Sonor performers Which were their mid level 80s kits. Made of Beachwood like the high-end ones just thinner Awesome kits, you can still find them on line pretty inexpensive. This was just a rehearsal kit....but sounds great.
NickosRightFoot: actually that makes sense in hindsight. The shells and rims on the toms and bass drum did seem different than the signature lites. You’re absolutely right still amazing sound. I use to have a SonorLite kit in the late 80’s through late 90’s. I miss that kit. I definitely agree sound at the of the day come from the player, but I’m sure you’d agree Sonor has an essence that seeps through beautifully. I was so happy to find out he’s back with Sonor. His recent kit he’s touring with sounds amazing in conjunction with the way he plays. He’s the best drummer in hard rock/rock in my opinion and at the same time I believe underrated. I think many kids don’t comprehend how skilled and musical he is. He’s a genius. I love how he applies different types of flams within his playing. I could go on for hours. He’s been a huge influence on playing far back as with Pat Travers. Thanks for the insight.
The way he lays in to the beat and drops these incredible fills are feats that can only performed by a master....deceptively simple sounding because he is so effortless.
And can still outplay kids a fraction of his age. Let’s see how well you uphold your arrogance in to maturity which from the sounds of it is not anytime soon...
@@vincegedeon6583 dude, have some respect it's not always about the speed..Nicko's done over a thousand live shows in his career and is still going strong..they don't call him the octopus for nothing
Such a funny, great guy. I grew up with his wife, Becky, here in southern WV, and consider him a friend. And, not to mention, he’s sat in with my band on several occasions when he’s in town over the years, since the late 80’s.
He has a very little space in Live after death video and those few moments are always too short.. fortunately we can better see him in their later shows, they has given him more space in the editing of the videos
Just shows what a musical drummer Nicko is. Keeping that song driving along for 13 minutes. The smile on his face when he comes out of the doldrums, back into his fills. Beautiful
in late 80s I drummed in a Death Metal band and sang with the songs to keep crazy time changes solid when playing live. Also, some small clubs had bad PA systems and I couldn't hear the guitars, so I sang them.
If you know the songs 100% no need to,just comes naturally...same with guitar...I probably couldnt just do solo to say for instance, icarus off the bat ,but when playing with band or along to the song it comes back ...nico plays all the drum stuff in his sleep.....
Met Nicko twice and he is the just the most normal down to earth rock superstar I've ever met and a really funny nice guy all round and one ofvthe greatest drummers of all time.....
@@zombywoof9188 I've seen so many "machines" in recent years, but unfortunately only machines! (drummers) I'm just tired of fast and skilled people without a soul in their chest! Not everyone can make such a career, be a good person, be a good friend, be one of whole piece ! Sounds simple to you, but it still works! If anyone can call Nico simplified (1234) , there must be at least some of his success as a musician because there is no chance to have a Nico's carier ! Just respect ...
I don't know how he can hit the right tom without hitting that riding cymbal! Cymbal covering more than half the tom! Been a Maiden fan and a drummer for almost 40 years.
DUDE!! I have wondered that...like, FOREVER! I have been playing drums for 30 years and have had some similar set-ups to Nicko over the years. That said, I also like my ride in that position, but I DO NOT put it that close to the toms. That is INSANE how he never seems to get tripped up while moving around the kit. :) That's just Nicko, I guess! :D
I really wish this was on the legacy of the beast setlist. I’ll be seeing them in Nashville for the very first time. I hope it’s not their final US tour. I HAVE to see them play this song live with the current lineup. Hopefully the rumors of a Maiden/Priest tour come true and I will see them on it too.
Particularly looked forward to all that gubbins immediately after the rain came tipping down. Good, hard and heavy - all punctuated by a solid storyline with timing/key changes therein. That's why I will forever love Maiden.
This is now my favorite version of this song!!! Not because it’s the best version of the sing! (Far from it) but because it’s raw!!! Really raw!! Mistakes and all. It’s like an outtake from the recording session back in 84. Love love love it!!!
I find these RNR ribs videos to be so educational and inspiring to see what the master is doing. But with the handle ‘Nicko’s right foot’ I was hoping for a dedicated foot cam. Thanks for sharing.
Maybe the smoothest, most underrated drummer of al time.? Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication- Nicko has SO many licks that are understated but add sooo much to the song. Top Tier drummer for sure.
It’s so awesome to hear that there’s people out there that know what drumming is and who can play , I am a drummer and a life long maiden fan and nicko’s introduction on piece of mind totally blew me away as Clive was awesome in his own right , but nicko has been driving Iron Maiden for the last 45 years!! Up the irons long live nicko !! And thanks for your post !!
Nichko sei un Mito!!! Ho 54 anni e quando suoni la batteria mi fai emozionare e torno quel ragazzo di 16 anni che ascoltava gli Iron Maiden e cn 2 bacchette faceva finta di suonare la batteria sul divano di casa mia,pensando di essere il MITICO Nichko!!!!! Un salutone . BUONA VITA A TE!!!!
Nico is like a surgeon. A master of his craft. Clinical and precise. Anyone comparing him to Clive Burr should consider Nico a surgeon and Clive an artist. 2 different skill sets but both are (were) top of their game.
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