ADRIAN SMITH On IRON MAIDEN's Longevity - "We've Never Relied On Records Or Radio Play" (Video)
January 26, 2020, 4 years ago
Anderton's Music caught up with Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith at NAMM 2020 in Anaheim, CA. He discussed some of his previous visits to NAMM, his influences as a guitar player, working with Jackson Guitars, and what he believes is the secret to Iron Maiden's longevity.
Smith on Iron Maiden: "We've always toured a lot, we've never relied on records or radio play, and we've always gone around the world building up (our fanbase). If you build up a fanbase like that it tends to have longevity."
Last year, Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain announced he would be stepping behind a new kit. After a long relationship with Sonor, McBrain will now be using drums manufactured by British Drum Co.
In the new video below from Rhythm Magazine, McBrain gives a detailed look at his signature Icarus drum kit on the British Drum Co. stand at NAMM 2020.
