[1][2][3] Together with fellow Iron Maiden member Dennis Stratton, he joined Praying Mantis for the recording of their 1996 live album Captured Alive in Tokyo City.

Describing much of what has been written about the split as "hogwash", Burr indicated that he was ousted from the band after taking a break to mourn the recent death of his father, rebutting claims that his departure was due to overindulgence.

[4] Bruce Dickinson's 2017 autobiography suggests Burr was ousted due to personality conflicts with Steve Harris which led to the two arguing and acting out during performances.

He also had a band known as Clive Burr's Escape (later known as Stratus), featuring former Praying Mantis members and future Uriah Heep vocalist Bernie Shaw, which disbanded after releasing one album.

His partner Mimi was also diagnosed with MS. Burr died in his sleep on 12 March 2013 in London due to complications related to MS.[1] In a statement released on the band's website Iron Maiden bass player Steve Harris stated "This is terribly sad news.

Dave Lombardo, known for his work with bands such as Slayer, Grip Inc., Fantômas, Suicidal Tendencies and Testament stated that "his style was inspiring and the albums he recorded with Iron Maiden are touchstones of my music education".

"[9] According to Dave McClain, former drummer for Machine Head, who considers Burr a huge influence, he "brought punk rock drumming into heavy metal".

[8] Other drummers like Lars Ulrich (Metallica),[10] Paul Bostaph (Slayer, Exodus, Testament),[11] Stefan Schwarzmann (Helloween, Krokus),[12] Chris Reifert (Death, Autopsy),[13] Steve Asheim (Deicide),[14] Jan Axel Blomberg (Mayhem),[15] Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall)[16] and Richard Christy (Iced Earth, Death, Charred Walls of the Damned)[17] also cited Burr as an influence.