# Nicko McBrain on Iron Maiden Missing Its Rock Hall Induction: ‘I’m Sure We’ll Say Thank You In Another Way’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nicko-mcbrain-on-iron-maiden-missing-its-rock-hall-induction-im-sure-well-say-thank-you-in-another-way/
- Published: 2026-11-10T21:40:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T22:33:16+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/nicko-mcbrain-iron-maiden-rock-hall-1236378934/
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- Iron Maiden will thank fans another way after missing its Hall of Fame induction.
- Nicko McBrain’s memoir covers his life and 42 years with the band.
- He says he chose a reflective tone over stories of debauchery.

## Summary

Nicko McBrain says Iron Maiden will find another way to thank fans after missing the band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. The drummer’s comments come as his memoir, *Hello Boys and Girls!*, offers a reflective account of his life in music and his 42 years with the group.

McBrain joined Iron Maiden in 1982 and retired from touring in December 2024 after suffering a stroke in 2023. He says he deliberately left out most stories of sex and drugs, choosing to focus on the people, music and experiences that shaped his career, including his early inspiration from jazz drummer Joe Morello.

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