Famed ‘Heavy Metal’ Drummer Recovers from Stroke, Grateful for Boca Regional Treatment, Rehab
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Nicko McBrain, 71, has been the drummer for the heavy metal band Iron Maiden since 1982. But in January of 2023, the English musician was at his home in Boca Raton when he suffered a stroke with partial paralysis. That was the beginning of a challenging journey of physical rehabilitation that followed rapid and precise treatment by stroke specialists at Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health.
{TRANSCRIPT}: - It's interesting what I do for a living. I was very fortunate to have a life in music all my adult life. In 1982, I joined Iron Maiden. When I was 10 years old, I remember sitting in front of the television and then Dave Brubeck Quartet came on tv. Joe Morello, who's the drummer, ended up going into a drum solo. So Joe did this solo. And I remember saying to my dad, I want to be just like that dark sunglass guy. Being in a rock band as big as Maiden, it's every musician's dream. Now, it does have its moments of fragility, if you like. It's Nicko with you here, boys and girls. I do have just a very, very personal message for everybody. I wasn't well earlier this year, as some of you have have quite rightly noticed. It was about probably 8, 8:15. I had a sleep. Woke up about quarter to 9. And as I got turned over, my arm wasn't moving. And I thought, what's going on? And I pulled my hand up, I could feel I had sensation in my hand and I thought, well, where's the pins and needles? Why, it's gone to sleep, and I started to do this and I let my hand go and it just dropped. And I thought, uh-oh.
- My name is Dr. Swerdloff and I was doing stroke call that day, which means there are multiple strokes that come in throughout the day. The patient, when he came out, wasn't able to move his right arm. Now I remember very well because I didn't know Nicko before, but something about him, I said to him, and I'll never forget it 'cause it was amazing, I said, are you a drummer? He says "I am." And who knew? So this is a very significant deficit for this person. Makes a living drumming, has to use both hands. And what he came in with was inability to move that right arm. It was just flat and it was fluctuating. So we had to decide if I give him medication that opens up that area, will it cause him to be worse? You know, as a doctor, the rule is don't make him worse. You should do no harm.
- There was literally 10 and 12 people fussing around me. You talk about being a superstar, you know, that's how I felt. I was getting the superstar treatment.
- So all his vessels are clean, the brain looks great on CT, but now we see the area on the MRI that shows the stroke. He had cross sign right in the area we thought would cause his deficit. And we felt that it was safe to give him the intravenous clot buster. And we gave him the intravenous clot buster. And this person was not moving his arm. And an hour later he was moving his arm again.
- I did honestly think that was it. Now I'm laying in the bed and I'm trying to move it, move my hand, at least my fingers or something, you know, encourage my body to come on, you can do this, you can do this. 'Cause we had scheduled this tour the year prior, you know, two years prior. And we were starting in May and we were going to do rehearsals the last, starting the last week of April. So I thought, well, I've got three months to see if I can, you know, at least play again. Even holding a drum stick, you know, there was nothing there.
- The most recovery happens by three months in terms of a deficit. He's a special type of fellow. So I think he's noticed that he's actually done even more than that. I mean, he has more part of his brain that's delegated to the movement of his hands and arms. You know, he's pushed it to the limit and he's an extraordinary individual. He's done remarkably put it this way. I mean, to think that he's back drumming at the world class level that he is, is for us very nice. I mean, that's just exciting.
- When I first met Nicko, I evaluated him and found that he had weakness in his right side, his right arm, his hands particularly, he had coordination problems and some sensory deficits. We worked for nine, 10 months and then he went out on tour. His speed and his coordination got a lot better. He's done great.
- I grew up in the sixties, so I have hearing aids 'cause hard rock is hard on your ears. So it's very exciting to be able to be part of his life story and the life story of all his friends and fans. I mean, this is a substantial individual.
This man is precious. The world needs Nicko McBrain and Iron Maiden. Up The Irons.
Well stated! Up the IRONS, mate!
Absolutely.Up the Irons
He is very inspiring!
Here here!
Up the Irons 🤘
He's a nice guy, I went to one of his evening with Nicko shows, also very funny individual, best of Luck Nicko
Long time fan of Iron Maiden and Nicko. I’m so glad to see that he is recovering so well. Such a talented musician. We love you, Nicko!
Nicko , buddy, sincere congrats! I’m also a drummer, just turned 59yo. I played on the road for a few years back in early 2000s. Country music. What can I say, I’m from and live in Kentucky. But I can not hold a candle to you , my friend. I may have played country, but I’m a huge rock fan! You, Peart, Copeland, and my favorite since 1978, Phil Rudd, my top influences. So happy for you and of course Maiden! You are one of the good guys and our world needs more Nicko Mcbrains.
Such an inspiring guy and a great human being. Congrats to everybody in the medical team for doing the right thing
Wishing him well. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you to everyone on the medical team who helped the greatest drummer on the planet in his recovery! Can hardly wait to see Nicko in Toronto in the fall!!!
So Glad you got threw the Stroke. So Glad. Keep playing and be very careful while drummer.
Nicko WE love you.. i've seen you and the irons since 2000... you are a true legend all along your bandmates.. would have loved to meet you at the pub when you had some beers in italy .. Hi Dude.. Respect ..
Glad Nicko recovered so well.
Up your IRONS!
That’s a little old and cheesy already that “up your irons “
As an Iron Maiden fan, and musician myself, and more importantly a compassionate human, I'm glad he's okay!!!
Cheers from Costa Rica 🇨🇷. Bless you all
I watched this man in the 90"s in Seattle, I'd love to see you again!!
Love you nicko
I too lost use of my right arm
Briefly due to stroke.
I also am a drummer And was
So afraid 😳
Thanks to god I have also recovered
.
Thank you for sharing .
And I hope you drum forever!
Just WOW! I saw him on his first tour with Iron Maiden in 1983. Great to see he made a recovery from this!
Amazing drummer…glad he’s ok!
Awesome Nicko! Up the Irons from El Paso, TX!
Not sure how you cannot know who Nicko is?!?!? One of my favorite. Maiden!!!!
I love you Nicko. See you in Yokohama in September…..🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🤘🤘🤘❤️
plays way better than before the stroke
Up The Irons! Long live Nicko, long live Maiden!
Пусть Господь благословит, укрепит Нико!!!!
WTF i never knew he had a stroke damn such a legend!💯
Those vaccines
Sure, strokes didn't exist before 2021, and neither did this hospital unit and the highly skilled staff working there.
Yep.
@@martinpaddlecertainly not in the numbers that they and heart problems/cancers/deaths are since the poisons rolled out.
@@martinpaddleOK. Keep lying to yourself. Nothing has changed since 2020.
@@stevenjohnston2263 Covid itself caused far more problems. 70 year old dude got a stroke, and people who get all their information from RUclips videos, who know neither the person nor their medical record (and even if they knew, wouldn't be able to interpret it) but claim to know exactly what caused it.
Apart from Maiden fame, he was a great drummer in the Pat Travers Band!
He used to drum for Pat Travers too
Nicko McBrain
Thank you Baptist Health for helping Nicko!!!!!!! Up The Irons!!!!!!! 🇬🇧
Thanks to the Medical Team and long life to Niko!
This Man owns/runs one hell of a BBQ restaurant in Florida.
Iron Maiden themed, of course.
"Rock and Roll Ribs"
Coconut Creek Fl.
Go check em out.
His band plays shows there as well, and you can actually shake hands and meet him just like a normal person. Because he is.
I've ate myself sick in that joint😂
Thanks for this comment. I go to South Florida a lot but didn't know about Nicko's BBQ place. Definitely going when I'm there next.
Great food there, and I had the good fortune to run into Nicko the one time I was able to visit several years ago. Definitely have to get back there someday soon!
The Iron Maiden fans are thanking you!
The other comments in this thread makes me uncertain if its the medical physicians we should thank, or an upper being in the sky (which also would be responsible for the stroke in the first hand)
The world is a better place when Nicko is behind his drums.
Class act indeed! 😎
Great drummer and a true gentleman. Still going strong, man is over 70 and still beat the drums like a young panther.
He is a wonderful man and I got to spend a little time with him years ago just talking face to face about stuff in general. I'm a professional drummer but it's nice to just talk about other stuff.
*Nico is a great person and an inspiration.*
❤️🔥🤘🏽
He pounds em like a young buckskin for sure I’ve seen em over 10 times and they disappoint
"true gentleman",.....Exactly.
Age doesn’t matter. Keep following your dreams like the Bryan Adams song ‘18 till I die.’
This was incredible. Nicko is an amazing drummer and his personality could never be replaced. Here's to continued recovery.
I saw him play 10 times on the last tour. The first time was the second show of the tour, and it was very noticeable that there was something up. He played very carefully and barely any fills. I then saw them a bunch of times all throughout the tour, and he got better every single time. By the middle of the tour, he was on fire. It's honestly amazing. What a legend.
We love you Nicko.
Ten times for one tour is incredible. Good for you! Hopefully you get to see many more shows. In 1987 Iron Maiden was my first concert. The Somewhere In Time Tour. The opening band was Yngwie Malmsteen. A great performance by Yngwie and Iron Maiden. The show was at the famous Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States. The same arena where Iron Maiden's Live After Death album was recorded during the Powerslave Tour 1 or 2 years earlier. The concert I attended was a good memory of my teenage years. Never saw Iron Maiden again. Life got busy in the Air Force for the next 25+ years. A reminder to cherish every phase of life and try to slow down enough to value what you're doing at any particular time and the people you care for most. Wasted Years is the song I like most from the Somewhere In Time album. Aside from it simply being an outstanding piece of music, the lyrics were a reminder to me every time I listened to the song. I recommend every Maiden fan listen to it this week and focus on the lyrics. Crank up the volume.
@@RedondoBeach2 Thank you!:) I'm travelling to Australia later this year to catch 6 of their shows:)
That sounds like an incredible memory! Somewhere in Time is something else! You should try and catch them on the current tour, if you can! It's the perfect tour, especially as a fan of Somewhere in Time!:)
@@RedondoBeach2 This is youtube and there's only thumbs but I wish I could ckick the 'heart' emoticon for your comment.
@@RedondoBeach2 The lyrics are amazing, man. Adrian Smith is a genius. I'm sure he felt that way while composing it. He might have also felt the contradiction between yearning for the past and valuing the present.
This dude lives down the road from me. A very nice man. Run into him at concerts in boca and pompano beach amphitheater. Hes religious now but I’m thanking baptist health/regional for fixing him. He has a lot more drumming to do. Im glad he thanked you guys as well. Peace.
Are you saying that Nicko's not religious or that you are not religious? It wasn't entirely clear the way you worded it (Nicko is a born again christian).
Cheers!
@@Nghilifa yea I know he is. He goes to Spanish river church. I was just saying he’s now religious but he thanked the doctors. Usually it’s alway god that gets the first thanks and not the doctors that paid for their schooling for 8 years and all the work they did to fix him. Many obviously don’t recover from strokes. He got good care and a lot of luck and the doctors deserve all the thanks and praise.
You are lucky to know him. Tell him he's loved by all Maiden fans. We are so grateful that he's well and going to be back behind the kit. We look for his smiling face back there. My boys go to many of Maiden's shows in Canada. We love this band and this drummer. Maiden for life. Three generations of fans in our family.
Does he still have his Jaguar cars as their all very personal to him
I’ve met and hung out with Nicko a couple of times and he’s an absolute gentleman. Glad to see he’s recovered well.
May The Lord continue to bless him.
Yes ....
I met him and Bruce in a pub in Chiswick many years ago now, when they were launching Trooper beer. Such a lovely guy, chatted for over an hour, and bought us a couple of pints!
Then plz transfer this to him:
Dear Nicko, as an old Maiden fan I owe you:
Try the herbs Lions mane and Gingko Biloba for your brains recovery and why not also try Homeopathy and Reiki. On all those you ll feel instant difference which means if you don't, change the brand or practitioner.
You must get treatment as soon as possible with a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA), a stroke. Without treatment permanent damage or death. Don't be hesitant to get help if you have symptoms. Iron Maiden is permanently in my Brain! I saw them in Honolulu in 85. I was introduced to Iron Maiden by MTV. Good job Nicko getting treatment soon is essential. Stay safe and keep us rocking! Love you man!
As a stroke survivor myself (minor one just over a year ago) glad to see you up and about doing what you do best. God bless ya Nicko, and as always, UP THE IRONS!!!!
Your words struck a chord with me. I had a TIA Minor stroke on NYE Dec 2022. I had no idea what was happening to me. What followed was life-saving major open heart surgery and months of recovery. Like Nicko, I'm also a drummer and a Londoner. I'm not in Nicko's league (obviously!) but like him, it's been my lifetime passion for over 40 years. To think I'd never play again or even hold a drumstick was unthinkable. I have made a full recovery and I'm back playing. My own resilience and determination even shocked me. I hope you're doing well after the stroke.
@Colinl3052 I'm also a drummer. I started playing at 11yo and had a stroke at 49yo. 2 and a half years on and I still can't hold a drumstick but your story of recovery and Nicko's story of recovery gives me hope that one day I'll play again.
@garyb4356 Sorry to hear your story, Gary. Don't give up hope. All the time I was laid up in hospital, I kept thinking about playing drums again. Everyone is different, and our bodies are unique. We all recover at different speeds. I was lucky enough to be home 5 days after my major operation. I did all the rehabilitation and walked as much as I could. I sat tapping whenever I could and felt inclined to. Drumming is such a physical thing, and we feel it more than other musos. So, when our strength goes, our confidence goes with it. Don't forget that you can beat this (no pun intended!), and you will. Try to stay positive, keep your mind strong, and gradually try to regain the use of your limbs. Good luck, mate. You can do this!
Thank you to all those who looked after Nicko and got him back on to his drums, and praise God in Jesus Christ name for giving us more time with Nicko mcbrain and iron maiden, the joy he brings is so much bigger than anyone knows, he brings happiness and positivity to millions and millions of people, I'm one of them, thank you Nicko , God bless, we love you.
A satanic band with a born again drummer..you are all so lost
Thank the medication instead of god
@@iamjesper I think McBrain himself thanks the Lord Almighty... he is a born again christian you know.
@@micknordstrom2591 my point is that god has nothing to do with making sick people healthy again. if that were the case we wouldnt have any hospitals and only churches
@@iamjesper your point is you just want to sh1t on people.
I live in Miami, and Baptist has a very good team of doctors. My doctors are all from Baptist. So thankfully, Nicko went to them for help. I am glad to hear of his recovery. I say that personally, as a drummer!
Where Eagles dare introduced us to this legend. 😊Thanks, for all the great music.
yeah! it was like "hey guys,we got a new drummer".
My favorite Iron Maiden song!
I heard the intro as soon as I read it! 😎👍
yeah that one always stumped me. and no double kick. Equally great book and movie! why I always held IM above all other metal bands. They are as far from bubble gum, glam rock metal as one could get.
Amazing, as I just posted my comments about Where Eagles Dare too. Excellent!
He's the whole reason I play drums in the first place. I'm 48 and almost had to have surgery on my left hand which still gives me trouble to this day. But I carry on. Awesome to see my hero not giving up!!!
He sux and relies on a 40 piece kit to not even do what most drummers can do on a 4 piece
@@DG-sf9ei what the f--ck are yo on about you w--anker
@@DG-sf9ei Guess you've never played drums in your life, it's now about how many drums you have, how fast you play, or even keeping perfect time all of the time. It's about creativity. Try and create your OWN sound on a drum kit, write your own original material on drums/and music. Then get back to me. Or go back to playing your skin flute. Since you're about 10-12 years old son. Later.
@@DG-sf9ei Go listen to all the early maiden albums Especially Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son. Then tell me he sucks. Before you were born 1988.
@@DG-sf9ei
Yep, he sucks so bad thousands of concert-goers spend big money to see him perform his art.
To all the doctors and nursing staff at the hospital: thank you, thank you so much for keeping Nicko and his incredible talent with us. It was only because of you and Nicko's hard rehabilitation work, that I was able to fulfill my heart's desire and see Iron Maiden live in Dortmund, Germany for the first time ever.
My Mum had a stroke at the age of 34 that was in 1990. All of her left side was paralyzed. She managed to learn to walk again, but it was more like “dragging her foot behind her”. Her left arm didn't recover and stays paralyzed.
Horrible. At 34? Must have been some weak part from birth.. Glad she survived!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so glad he recovered
I hope Nick never has another stroke. A long life to an amazing drummer.
So was it the clot inducing MRNA that did it? Or the Astro one?
Serious question, no joke. Tjat was the cause of mine sept22
@@christophergibson6142 Yes sir
Nicko is a real Trooper🤣🥁🤘 Great post thank you.
Thank you so much Baptist health for taking good care of nicko!
@@DG-sf9ei Nicko is a Christian. And a better one than you'll ever be. Fuck yourself
He said he got saved years ago...who knows
@@DG-sf9eipeople like you are stuck in the 70s. 3/4 of Black Sabbath was Catholic, and they arguably invented the genre. Time and time again it’s been proven these artists are just telling a story and not promoting Satanism or anything of that nature.
God Bless you and God Bless all the medical staff who worked on your recovery. You are amazing people . ❤️
Baptist Health is renowned for their neurological care, even here in North Carolina. I’m a brain tumor survivor and and I owe my life to Baptist Health although the name has been changed to Atrium Health now.
Wonder if he took the Covid shot before the stroke.
probably yes .
Because strokes were completely unheard of before the COVID vaccine 😂😂😂😂.
@@denachternaam1515yes, no doubt he had the jabs for travelling etc,!
@@chriswilkinson7636you don't get it, do you!!
I wonder if he was a cigarette smoker. That will increase risk of heart attack or stroke.
Nicko is not only a great guy and drummer, he’s an inspiration to so many.
Very fortunate man. I had a stroke in March of 2019; my left side is paralyzed as a result; what sucks is that I was a left handed artist and painter. Have not been able to use my left hand since then. I’m very grateful to hear he did not lose the ability to use his right arm or hand! It ain’t no damn fun!
Nicko is one of the best.Nice man and a brilliant drummer.
I saw Nicko McBrain for the very first time in 82' playing with Maiden and have been a fan since. Special thanks to Baptist Health for bringing Nicko through but I'm also very grateful for Nicko's relationship with the King of Kings. May He continue to bless you always..........
Thanks for all those doctors taking care of the drummer of my favourite band since 1990.
In my late ⏰ 50’s and a Londoner born not far from Nicos childhood home .
Followed Maiden from the very beginning and I’ll be there until the end 😎
He's a sweet man and one tough mofo too! God is a Maiden fan fo' sure! "Heaven can wait! "Good health & safe travels to Nicko and the whole Maiden family🥁🤘💂🤘🎶🎶🎶
Big love to a great drummer.
Musicians are special. A drummer is divine. Niko is a blessing to us fans
Being a drummer myself, an Iron Maiden fan, watching my dad survive two strokes, and being a Baptist who loves God (Baptist Health) I caught that, I'm glad Nicko had such a great team. The people who work stroke units are really special. They have great patience and from what I saw with my father's team they love helping people regain their lives. Up the Irons!
You serve two masters
Glad to see you've recovered Nicko. I'm 71 years old, and I remember the 70's when you were with the Pat Travers Band, and I heard the Makin' Magic album for the first time. You, Mars, and Pat were great on that album. You're one great drummer.
As a Maiden fan I thank you from the bottom of my heart! He’s the reason why I started drumming back in 1983! Also, I can just imagine how much he made you all laugh. Such a warm and funny guy! Up the Irons!
He could have called it a day but he fought back. At that age, waw.
May God watch over you Nicko 5:32 . You are a great person and great dummer. I listen to your music everyday while working out. Saw yu live at 3 concerts 2 at PNC in NJ great
As a life long Maiden fan, all the way back to before Nicko joined the band, I just want to say thanks to all the folks at Boca Raton Regional Hospital for getting the lad healthy and back out on the road. He's a character. Even if he didn't play again, seeing him in good health and able to tell all those stories means a lot but he's playing and loving life!
Up the Irons!
I used to get grounded on purpose cuz my Maiden albums were hidden in my room cuz my mom thought they were devil worshippers...lol. love this guy
nicko has always been one of my heroes..... not only for his drumming, but he's also been such a good role model for drummers and is a complete gentleman... his regard for music so classy, he speaks with such regard about everyone and everything... so glad he's back playing, can't wait to see Maiden in Toronto this October!! See you there Nicko....
"Heavy metal" in quotes is something my grandmother would do.
Best thing he did was realize something wasn’t right about himself and seeking prompt medical intervention. Good lesson to us all.
Where else would he go for rehab than the DRUMmond Centre?
Outstanding! As a stroke survivor myself I can relate. I had a stroke when I was 39 years old and 2005. Congratulations on your recovery and every single day you get better and better and better.
Good bless you all, the whole Heavy Metal community around de the World is very grateful for Help Nicko to recover so fast!
Nicko good health!
Good work getting our Nicko back on track. Just saw the.boys play in perth (west australia) and you'd never know Nicko had undergone a serious injury, the man was on fire.
Amazing work. Thank you all.
Even Ian Paice had a stroke but he is still playing.
Glad to hear that you’re okay Nicko!
Putting the ' ' around Heavy Metal is as insulting as referring to Nicko as 'Neeko'.
Here,.. watch this:
Famed Heavy Metal Drummer Recovers from Stroke, Grateful for Boca Regional 'Treatment', Rehab.
See how it undermines the stature of the title?
just thought it was worth pointing out.
I'll bet my life he was jabbed and boosted. Just sayin
i makin this Bro and that was a pure HELL you are lucky or we are lucky to havin you again ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Life is so Fragile Nicko ! Still Life Brother
Hard to believe everyone gets that much care. His own doctor was praising him . No credits from me Doc . I am sure he had the best of care in every single way
If he's as influenctial and successful as he thinks he is, then why is he getting medical assistance from a charity organization
@@DG-sf9ei are you a w--ker?
@@DG-sf9ei Maybe because their the best?
Happy for his recovery, but was very disappointed when (and how) he promoted lockdowns.
* "Vaxxed Heavy Metal Drummer"
Grow up
In the USA all doctors are wonderful as long as they see that you have money in your pocket.
Glad you caught this medical problem we rockers need that drummer around thank you doctor !
Safe and Effective?
What a sound bloke! Nicko, you're determination is inspiring. Yes, a great medical team, but Nicko did the hard work here. All the best for the future. Keep pounding those skins!
Unfortunately, most people are not multi millionaires and get to bring home an enormous hospital bill.
Look forward to my kids and me seeing you and the Maiden in October!
Iron Maiden was the reason i started playing Bass in 1986.
I still play and still love playing their music.
Up with the Iron Maiden
We'd all be lucky to have a doctor like Dr. Swerdloff and therapist O.T Blum!
Thank you for taking care of Nicko! Up the Irons!
"A metal heart is too hard to be torn apart"
Nicko: Glad to see you in good condition!
Keep on rocking!👍👍
Fantastic person Nicko. Exceptional Maiden drummer. May God be with you!!
There was never a complaint about Nicko. He tries to excel and hardly messes up from what I think. May God bless him another round of playing the drums for Maiden. Let's see how many more years Iron Maiden can shine!
I love Nicko! A very honest and most gracious man. Keep well man and stay safe…. Rock on Iron Maiden!
At this time and age I can't imagine Iron Maiden without Nicko. It would just be a catastrophic disaster. Long and happy life to Nicko. UP THE IRONS! 🤟
Just love Nicko….. but prefer his early life stuff, when he was playing with Pat Travers and Peter Cowling….. they rocked as a trio…. Mak’in Magic
Long live Nicko Mcbrain. I saw Nicko with Maiden in June 23 at Leeds and Dublin UK. I had no idea he had a stroke until later that year. The performance to me was the same.
I had the pleasure of meeting Nicko. Quite the "Gentleman Drummer." So glad he's on the mend.
Crazy recovery! Amazing work by the doctors. Long live Nico.