We lost Clive Burr but we gained Iron Maiden beer

It's a bummer that Clive Burr died this week.  I really loved the Iron Maiden songs he played on from the early 80's.  Who can forget the opening to "Run To the Hills?"  He played drums for Maiden from 1979 to 1982 for those that didn't know. 

If you're a music snob and think Iron Maiden is beneath you, then you are really missing out on a great band.  Their music in the 1980's was a blast of energy and my introduction to world history.  As a kid, their music made me want to find out more about each song's subject matter. While other metal bands were talking about girls and drinking, these guys were teaching us history.  Not that there's anything wrong with girls and drinking. Just saying.

Here's Clive Burr at his best playing "Run To The Hills." 

On a happier note, awesome news to hear Maiden is rolling out "Trooper" beer for us all to enjoy.  If Bruce Dickinson endorses this product, we know it's going to be good.  Go to the Trooper website for more information.

Here's a live version of "The Trooper" with Bruce waving the Union Jack. They really are one of the world's best live acts. Bruce never tires on stage.  It's pretty amazing.