Editing Clive Burr

{{Short description|English drummer (1956–2013)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name            = Clive Burr
| image           = Clive Burr playing drums.jpg
| birth_name      = Clive Ronald Burr
| birth_date      = {{Birth date |df=yes|1956|3|8}}
| birth_place     = [[East Ham]], Essex, England
| death_date      = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2013|03|12|1956|3|8}}
| death_place     = London, England
| occupation      = Musician
| genre           = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[hard rock]]
| years_active    = 1977–2013
| label           =
| past_member_of = [[Iron Maiden]], [[Samson (band)|Samson]], [[Stratus (English band)|Stratus]], [[Alcatrazz]], [[Praying Mantis (band)|Praying Mantis]], [[Gogmagog (band)|Gogmagog]], [[Trust (French band)|Trust]], [[Elixir (metal band)|Elixir]], [[Desperado (band)|Desperado]]
}}

'''Clive Ronald Burr''' (8 March 1956 – 12 March 2013) was an English musician.  He was the drummer of the [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Iron Maiden]] from 1979 to 1982.<ref name="Former" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/clive-burr-mn0000149595/credits |title=Clive Burr &#124; Credits |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=6 September 2015}}</ref>{{sfn|Wall|2004|p=132}} Together with fellow Iron Maiden member [[Dennis Stratton]], he joined [[Praying Mantis (band)|Praying Mantis]] for the recording of their 1996 live album ''Captured Alive in Tokyo City''.

==Career==
Previously a member of [[Samson (band)|Samson]], Burr joined [[Iron Maiden]] in 1979. Auditioning and joining upon the recommendation of then-Iron Maiden guitarist [[Dennis Stratton]], Burr played on their first three records: ''[[Iron Maiden (album)|Iron Maiden]]'', ''[[Killers (Iron Maiden album)|Killers]]'' and their breakthrough release ''[[The Number of the Beast (album)|The Number of the Beast]]'', the last of which was the Maiden debut of [[Bruce Dickinson]]. Burr was fired from the band in 1982 during [[The Beast on the Road]] tour.<ref name="Ousted" /> He was replaced by the band's now retired drummer, [[Nicko McBrain]]. Burr co-wrote one song on ''The Number of the Beast'', "Gangland", and another song, "Total Eclipse", that was cut from the album and showed up as the [[A-side and B-side|B-side]] of the "[[Run to the Hills]]" single, and later on the ''Number of the Beast'' remastered CD re-release, and again on the 2022 40th Anniversary record, where it replaced Gangland. Burr also appeared on "The Number of the Beast", "Run to the Hills" and "Women in Uniform" (a cover of the Australian band [[Skyhooks (band)|Skyhooks]]).

In an interview with ''[[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]]'' in February 2011, Burr candidly discussed his split from Maiden. Describing much of what has been written about the split as "hogwash", Burr indicated that he was ousted from the band after taking a break to mourn the recent death of his father, rebutting claims that his departure was due to overindulgence.<ref name="Ousted" /> Bruce Dickinson's 2017 autobiography suggests Burr was ousted due to personality conflicts with [[Steve Harris (musician)|Steve Harris]] which led to the two arguing and acting out during performances.<ref>Dickinson, Bruce ''What Does This Button Do?'' New York, Harper Collins, 2017 p. 122</ref>

After "leaving" Iron Maiden, Burr briefly played in the French group [[Trust (French band)|Trust]], thus switching places with McBrain, and briefly with the American band [[Alcatrazz]]. Burr was featured in the short-lived [[NWOBHM]] supergroup [[Gogmagog (band)|Gogmagog]] which also included ex-Iron Maiden vocalist [[Paul Di'Anno]] and future Maiden guitarist [[Janick Gers]], ex [[Whitesnake]] bassist [[Neil Murray (British musician)|Neil Murray]] and ex [[Def Leppard]] guitarist [[Pete Willis]]. He also had a band known as Clive Burr's Escape (later known as [[Stratus (English band)|Stratus]]), featuring former [[Praying Mantis (band)|Praying Mantis]] members and future [[Uriah Heep (band)|Uriah Heep]] vocalist [[Bernie Shaw]], which disbanded after releasing one album. Burr then joined [[Dee Snider]] in his post-[[Twisted Sister]] outfit [[Desperado (band)|Desperado]], which was never fully realized due to a falling out with the band's record company. Burr performed with British bands [[Elixir (metal band)|Elixir]] and Praying Mantis in the 1990s and appears on the Praying Mantis 1996 live album "Captured Alive in Tokyo City", but did not become a full member of either.

Burr's signature white drum kit was donated to the [[Hard Rock Cafe]] in [[London]] in 2005.

==Illness==
Burr was diagnosed with [[multiple sclerosis]] in the late 1990s, the treatment of which left him deeply in debt. [[Iron Maiden]] staged a series of charity concerts and were involved in the founding of the Clive Burr MS Trust Fund.<ref name="Ousted">{{Cite web |url=http://archive.classicrockmagazine.com/article/february-2011/32/when-drummer-clive-burr-was-ousted-from-iron-maide/ |title=Classic Rock " The Archive " February 2011 " Page 32 " When drummer Clive Burr was ousted from Iron Maiden in |publisher=Archive.classicrockmagazine.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140412214137/http://archive.classicrockmagazine.com/article/february-2011/32/when-drummer-clive-burr-was-ousted-from-iron-maide/ |archive-date=12 April 2014 |access-date=13 March 2013}}</ref> Burr used a wheelchair due to his condition.

He was also the patron of Clive Aid, a charity formed in 2004. Clive Aid has continued to raise awareness and funds for various cancer and multiple sclerosis programs around the world through the staging of rock events.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cliveaid.com:80/ |title={{!}}{{!}}{{!}}{{!}} Welcome to Clive Aid {{!}}{{!}}{{!}}{{!}} Rocking the Charity World |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226050703/http://cliveaid.com/ |archive-date=26 February 2009 |access-date=14 December 2019 }}</ref> Burr attended many of these events. His partner Mimi was also diagnosed with MS.

==Death==
Burr died in his sleep on 12 March 2013 in [[London]] due to complications related to MS.<ref name="Former" />

In a statement released on the band's website Iron Maiden bass player [[Steve Harris (musician)|Steve Harris]] stated "This is terribly sad news. Clive was a very old friend of all of us. He was a wonderful person and an amazing drummer who made a valuable contribution to Maiden in the early days when we were starting out. This is a sad day for everyone in the band and those around him and our thoughts and condolences are with his partner Mimi and family at this time."<ref name="Former">{{Cite web |url=https://ironmaiden.com/news/article/former-iron-maiden-drummer-clive-burr-passes-away |title=Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Passes Away |publisher=Ironmaiden.com |access-date=6 September 2015}}</ref>

Iron Maiden singer [[Bruce Dickinson]] stated "Even during the darkest days of his M.S., Clive never lost his sense of humour or irreverence."<ref name="hennemusic.com">{{Cite web |url=http://www.hennemusic.com/2013/03/iron-maiden-drummer-clive-burrs-funeral.html |title=hennemusic |last=Henne |first=Bruce |date=29 March 2013 |publisher=Hennemusic.com |access-date=6 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501095528/http://www.hennemusic.com/2013/03/iron-maiden-drummer-clive-burrs-funeral.html |archive-date=1 May 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

A funeral service was held for Burr on 25 March 2013 at the [[City of London Cemetery and Crematorium|City of London Crematorium]].<ref name="hennemusic.com" />

== Legacy ==
Burr's style was influential on many heavy metal drummers. [[Dave Lombardo]], known for his work with bands such as [[Slayer]], [[Grip Inc.]], [[Fantômas (band)|Fantômas]], [[Suicidal Tendencies]] and [[Testament (band)|Testament]] stated that "his style was inspiring and the albums he recorded with Iron Maiden are touchstones of my music education".<ref name="ultimate-guitar.com">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/former_iron_maiden_drummer_clive_burr_passes_away_at_56_fans_and_musicians_react.html |title=Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Passes Away at 56, Fans And Musicians React |date=15 March 2013 |publisher=ultimate-guitar.com |access-date=12 December 2013}}</ref> [[Charlie Benante]] of [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]] said: "the drumming on '[[Killers (Iron Maiden album)|Killers]]' inspired me to kick it up a notch and I did."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/anthrax-charlie-benante-others-pay-tribute-iron-maiden-clive-burr/ |title=Anthrax's Charlie Benante Pays Tribute to Late Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr |date=13 March 2013 |publisher=loudwire.com |access-date=12 December 2013}}</ref> According to [[Dave McClain (drummer)|Dave McClain]], former drummer for [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]], who considers Burr a huge influence, he "brought punk rock drumming into heavy metal".<ref name="ultimate-guitar.com" />

Other drummers like [[Lars Ulrich]] ([[Metallica]]),<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/metallicas-lars-ulrich-my-15-favorite-metal-and-hard-rock-albums-198380/iron-maiden-the-number-of-the-beast-1982-4-198691/|title=Metallica’s Lars Ulrich: My 15 Favorite Metal and Hard Rock Albums |date=22 June 2017 |publisher=rollingstone.com |access-date=13 August 2024}}</ref> [[Paul Bostaph]] ([[Slayer]], [[Exodus (American band)|Exodus]], [[Testament (band)|Testament]]),<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/rockers-remember-former-iron-maiden-drummer-clive-burr/ |title=Rockers Remember Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr |date=13 March 2013 |publisher=loudwire.com |access-date=12 December 2013}}</ref> [[Stefan Schwarzmann]] ([[Helloween]], [[Krokus (band)|Krokus]]),<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://krokusonline.seven49.net/en/Fan_Club/GLOBE_CLUB_INTERVIEWS/Text/2006_HELLRAISER3/Stefan_Schwarzmann3.htm |title=STEFAN SCHWARZMANN – Drums & Percussion |publisher=krokusonline.seven49.net |access-date=12 December 2013}}</ref> [[Chris Reifert]] ([[Death (metal band)|Death]], [[Autopsy (band)|Autopsy]]),<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.metalpaths.com/interviews/2010/09/13/autopsy-chris-reifert/ |title=Autopsy (Chris Reifert) |date=13 September 2010 |publisher=metalpaths.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501095542/https://www.metalpaths.com/interviews/2010/09/13/autopsy-chris-reifert/ |archive-date=1 May 2019 |access-date=12 December 2013}}</ref> [[Steve Asheim]] ([[Deicide (band)|Deicide]]),<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sickdrummermagazine.com/index.php/the-drummers/hall-of-fame/786-steve-asheim.html |title=Steve Asheim |date=17 February 2008 |publisher=sickdrummermagazine.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111027154751/http://sickdrummermagazine.com/index.php/the-drummers/hall-of-fame/786-steve-asheim.html |archive-date=27 October 2011 |access-date=12 December 2013}}</ref> [[Jan Axel Blomberg]] ([[Mayhem (band)|Mayhem]]),<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.norskmetal.net/hellhammer-talks-about-technique-setup-career-and-upcoming-albums/ |title=Hellhammer talks about technique, setup, his career and upcoming albums (Interview) |date=2 July 2013 |publisher=norskmetal.net |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131213134736/http://www.norskmetal.net/hellhammer-talks-about-technique-setup-career-and-upcoming-albums/ |archive-date=13 December 2013 |access-date=13 December 2013}}</ref> [[Jason Bittner]] ([[Shadows Fall]])<ref name="blabbermouth">{{Cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slayer-megadeth-judas-priest-saxon-members-react-to-death-of-former-iron-maiden-drummer/ |title=SLAYER, MEGADETH, JUDAS PRIEST, SAXON Members React To Death of Former IRON MAIDEN Drummer |date=13 March 2013 |publisher=blabbermouth.net |access-date=12 December 2013}}</ref> and [[Richard Christy]] ([[Iced Earth]], [[Death (metal band)|Death]], [[Charred Walls of the Damned]])<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://panzer.users5.50megs.com/articles/illliterature/burninginside.htm |title=RICHARD CHRISTY: BURNING INSIDE THE PERSEVERANCE |publisher=panzer.users5.50megs.com |access-date=12 December 2013}}</ref> also cited Burr as an influence.

[[Jeff Waters]], guitarist and leader of [[Annihilator (band)|Annihilator]], regards his drumming as an inspiration on the drum parts he writes for his band.<ref name="blabbermouth" />

Iron Maiden lead singer [[Bruce Dickinson]] considered him to be "...the best drummer the band ever had. That's not taking anything away from [present drummer] [[Nicko McBrain|Nicko]]. Technically, Nicko's probably a far more competent drummer than Clive. It's just that Clive had this incredible feel, and you can't learn that, and I regret that he wasn't given more time to try and sort himself out."{{sfn|Wall|2004|p=233}} Iron Maiden guitarist [[Adrian Smith (musician)|Adrian Smith]] also praised his drumming ability. "Clive was a great drummer, an [[Ian Paice]]-type drummer, steady and solid with a nice feel to everything."{{sfn|Wall|2004|p=231}}

In a tribute article posted by [[Rolling Stone]] the day after Burr's passing, writer Greg Prato pointed out that "It was Burr's drumming that proved a major ingredient on such early Maiden classics as 1980's self-titled debut, 1981's ''Killers'' and 1982's ''The Number of the Beast'', and such headbanging anthems as 'Running Free,' 'Wrathchild' and 'Run to the Hills'."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/clive-burr-ex-iron-maiden-drummer-dead-at-56-102341/ |title=Clive Burr, Ex-Iron Maiden Drummer, Dead at 56 |date=13 March 2013 |publisher=rollingstone.com |access-date=7 June 2023}}</ref>

==Discography==

;With Samson
* "Telephone" (single)
* "Mr Rock and Roll" (single)

;With Iron Maiden
*''[[Iron Maiden (album)|Iron Maiden]]'' (1980)
*''[[Live!! +one]]'' (1980)
*''[[Killers (Iron Maiden album)|Killers]]'' (1981)
*''[[Live at the Rainbow]]'' (1981)
*''[[Maiden Japan]]'' (1981)
*''[[The Number of the Beast (album)|The Number of the Beast]]'' (1982)
*''[[Video Pieces]]'' (1983)
*''[[12 Wasted Years]]'' (1987)
*''[[The First Ten Years: The Videos|The First Ten Years (From There to Eternity)]]'' (1990)
*''[[Best of the Beast]]'' (1996)
*''[[Ed Hunter]]'' (1999)
*''[[Classic Albums: Iron Maiden – The Number of the Beast]]'' (2001)
*''[[BBC Archives (album)|BBC Archives]]'' (2002)
*''[[Beast over Hammersmith]]'' (2002)
*''[[Best of the 'B' Sides]]'' (2002)
*''[[Edward the Great]]'' (2002)
*''[[The History of Iron Maiden – Part 1: The Early Days]]'' (2004)
*''[[The Essential Iron Maiden]]'' (2005)
*''[[Somewhere Back in Time]]'' (2008)

;With Trust
* ''Trust IV'' (1983)
* ''Man's Trap'' (1984)
* ''The Best of'' (1997)

;With Stratus
* ''Throwing Shapes'' (1984)

;With Gogmagog
* ''[[I Will Be There (EP)|I Will Be There]]'' (EP; 1985)

;With Elixir
* ''Lethal potion'' (1990)
* ''Sovereign Remedy'' (2004)

;With Desperado
* ''[[Bloodied But Unbowed (album)|Bloodied But Unbowed]]'' (1996, recorded in 1988)

;With Praying Mantis
* ''Captured Alive in Tokyo City'' (1996)
* ''Demorabilia'' (1999) (compilation, contains demos of Clive Burr's Escape)

==References==
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* {{Cite book |last=Wall |first=Mick |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/56678317 |title=Iron Maiden : run to the hills : the authorised biography |publisher=Sanctuary |year=2004 |isbn=1-86074-542-3 |edition=3rd |location=London |oclc=56678317}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|1148045}}

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