Smith / Kotzen featuring Nicko McBrain - Wasted Years - Live in London

Nicko McBrain joined Smith / Kotzen at the last show of the tour for a thrilling version of Iron Maiden classic Wasted Years, March 8 2022 at Islington Assembly Hall

[tachikomakusanagi]

This just blows my mind - when you think of the insane level of touring Maiden have done pretty much non-stop over the past 40 years and the size of the venues they play, the biggest in the world, totally at the top of the pantheon of rock stars, and to see Adrian and Nicko enjoy it so much that they have side bands in small venues and cameo in each others songs. Its just beautiful man. I love Maiden and everyone in it, what a great band.

[puckoster]

man, that guitar intro has to be one of the best things in heavy metal history.

[BarelloSmith]

I love that the audience sings the high harmony and Adrian sings the low one! :D

[impossivel]

That's a pretty talented young drummer they got there

[antant_]

Richie's wife, Julia, is having the time of her life, jumping and smiling! I would, too, if I were on stage with Nicko, Adrian and Richie! Iron Maiden, also, is really a family and as a fan for over 35 yrs, I do enjoy such gigs.

[joelmacdonald]

I just love how these guys are genuinely friends. The whole Maiden band, really. You can see the chemistry on stage when it’s all 6 of them. No one is getting butthurt that Adrian is doing his own thing, and instead supporting him. They have the BEST job on the planet, playing music with friends.

[Val_kyriee]

I've been an Iron Maiden fan since I was 11. And Adrian Smith is still one of my favorite guitarists. I even named my younger brother, who was born when I turned 16, Adrian. And I never tire of this song. No matter who plays it.

[NZMateus]

Bruno Valverde must be proud of his career! The smile on his face at the backstage, seeing Nicko playing his drums is amazing.

[jaquelinerocha]

"So understand
Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years
Face up, make your stand
Realize you're living in the golden years" Pure gold ✨ love this

[williamrobinson]

Adrian Smith is the man!! Always loved his vibe. Chill but handling business. He always had that punch and soul to his playing. I used to slide the balance on my stereo as a kid to his side on their live albums to hear all the nuances! 🎸

[danw]

I love Adrian. He's such a cool, nice, humble guy. I had a beer with him in Toronto after a show he did with Bruce's solo band. I was blown away by his knowledge, love for music and just how down-to-Earth he is. As for his performance that night, combined with Bruce's killer vocals it was the best concert of my life.

[phinsdright]

Bass player handled those Steve Harris bass lines like a champ.

[georgejaimes]

Hey! My daughter plays bass! Great to see a woman up there kicking ass and being right in the pocket with a group of talent like this.

[customedge]

in 1986 I was 16 years old when I heard this played live. love the song

[thewildbruce]

This just proves that Adrian Smith is the greatest guitarist in Maiden! Not only is he an incredible guitarist, but he's an awesome songwriter and great singer as well! 🎸🎼🎵🎶 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[bertramaxmann]

Nico is great! Do you know any other drummer on this planet, who has been playing for more than 40 years contineously on world class level and under permanent pressure of thousands of live acts ? I think there is no one else! Not any single person.

[daveperkins]

Soo much soul and blues for a metal guitarist. The best there is! 🤘🤘🤘

[robr]

This was the song that got me into Iron Maiden when I was just a teen in the late 80s. Loved it then. Love it now.

[drjag]

This song is fantastic and Adrian is an awesome guitar player

[Footy_Fan]

This is gonna come out wrong, coming from a 52 year old male former drummer, but I adore Nicko. As a fellow Christian, he is always so fun-loving, and never acts like the living legend that he is. He truly believes he is no better than anyone else. So, where I love for instance....Mario Duplantier, or Steve Harris. I can safely say I adore Nicko for being the beautiful human being he is.