Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain, 71, reveals he was left ‘paralysed’ after suffering a stroke: ‘I was concerned with doing my job’
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has revealed he was left ‘paralysed’ after suffering a stroke in January.
The musician – whose real name is Michael Henry McBrain – took to Instagram on Thursday and shared his health battle with fans.
The rocker, 71, told how he is now around ‘70% recovered’ but wanted to let his fans know about the ordeal as he was worried about his ability to perform.
Sharing a video clip confirming he is doing better, Nicko also wrote a lengthy post detailing his health woes.
He penned: ‘The reason I’m writing to you all today is to let you know of a very serious health problem that I have been through.
Health: Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has revealed he was left ‘paralysed’ after suffering a stroke in January
Update: The musician – whose real name is Michael Henry McBrain – took to Instagram on Thursday and shared his health battle with fans (Iron Maiden pictured in 1988)
‘In January I had a stroke, thank the Lord it was a minor one referred to as a TIA.
‘It left me paralysed… with the love and support from my wife, Rebecca and family, my doctors, especially Julie my OT (Occupational Therapist), and my Maiden family I was able to bounce back to somewhere near 70% recovered.’
‘I feel it’s important to let you know about this now instead of earlier as I was mainly concerned with doing my job and concentrating on getting back to 100% fitness.
‘I’m not there yet but by the grace of God I’m getting better and stronger as the weeks go by.
‘Thank you all for a most wonderful and magical tour so far, you have all been so amazing.
‘Well that’s it from me. God bless you all, stay safe and well and I look forward to seeing you all somewhere in time.’
Iron Maiden’s manager Rod Smallwood said he and the other band members are ‘very proud’ of Nicko for all he has managed to do during his recovery.
He said: ‘The rest of the band and I think that what Nicko has been able to achieve since his stroke shows incredible belief and willpower and we’re all very proud of him, he just got his head down and concentrated on recovery.
Couple: Nicko said he had received support from his wife Rebecca as he recovered (pictured together in 2019)
Post: The rocker, 71, told how he is now around ‘70% recovered’ but wanted to let his fans know about the ordeal as he was worried about his ability to perform
Statement: Iron Maiden’s manager Rod Smallwood said he and the other band members are ‘very proud’ of Nicko for all he has managed to do during his recovery
‘We honestly did not know if he would be able to play a whole show until band rehearsals started in May and there was just so much support for him from the band and then genuine relief for all when we saw he was going to be able to do it!’
‘Nicko being Nicko he did not want to make a fuss and cause any distraction to the tour at the time but, now that he is sure he will soon get there, he thought you fans should know straight from him rather than by any rumours!
‘We’re all of course delighted he battled through this so well and look forward to many more tours together starting with the three Western Canada shows and Power Trip in California coming up in a couple of months time. We can’t wait! This tour is that good!’
Iron Maiden were formed in Leyton, East London in 1975 by bassist and songwriter Steve Harris.
They released a series of platinum and gold albums during the 1980s including The Number of the Beast – one of the most popular heavy metal albums of all time.
Source: Read Full Article
