Nicko McBrain

It's basically in the statement about his retirement from touring (that it's the touring, not the playing). Bruce also stated that Nicko almost ended up in a hospital multiple times durinf 2024. And it wasn't at the end of shows, as he always came out and greeted the audience. So, my reasonable guess is that it was the travelling, more specifically flying.

Would also explain why he didn't attend the London show.
He flew to London earlier this year to do the Legacy of the Royals snare drum release + signing at Drum One, though
 
He flew to London earlier this year to do the Legacy of the Royals snare drum release + signing at Drum One, though
He didn't perform, though. I get the feeling it's the combination that's the issue - air travel and having to perform multiple times each week. Not to mention the usual travel woes with sleep and such which surely didn't help. Totally different when you get to sleep in your own bed and go perform a single show in the general area, and then go back home and recuperate.
 
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