It is with sad news that the drummer on British metal masters Iron Maiden's first three landmark albums (1980's self titled, 1981's Killers and 1982's masterpiece The Number of the Beast) Clive Burr has passed away at the age of 56 after a lengthy battle from Multiple Sclerosis in his sleep.

I know many of you are not hard rock/metal fans but this is still sad news. I love Iron Maiden and this is a sad day.