Famous Drummers From A to Z
"Cozy Powell is one of the most prolific drummers in the business. His CV runs like a Who's Who of rock, with stints as a fully paid up member of Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Whitesnake, M.S.G. and the ELP spin-off Emerson, Lake, & Powell. Then there are those legendary guest appearances - with everyone from Donovan to Roger Daltrey, Jack Bruce to Jeff Beck and Gary Moore to Brian May.
His career not only spans three decades, it's also one of the most diverse in rock. In the 1960's, Cozy was a member of the Ace Kefford Stand; in the 70's he was a session drummer for Mickie Most's RAK label, which made Cozy a household name with the Dance With the Devil single; and in 1991, he turned up on Comic Relief's No 1 single, "The Stonk", with comedians Hale & Pace!
Since then Cozy joined Brian May on a Jimi Hendrix tribute album, and supported the legendary Peter Green on his comeback. Most recently, sessions with Glenn Tipton (Judas Priest), Brian May (new album) and Yngwie Malmsteen, the last two with tours, have seen Cozy Powell back to his busiest and perhaps, his best."
The preceding biographical note was taken from Cozy's Official Web site, written by Cozy himself when his site first went online. He had intended to continue it but never did. Cozy was killed in a car accident. He was driving alone in his Saab 9000 when he lost control on the M4 highway and crashed between junctions 18 and 19 near Bristol. He died of his injuries in the hospital.
Click here for Robyn Flans interview with Cozy Powell, courtesy of Bishop's Drum Shop.
Cozy promo shot from 1974
Cozy's drumset with Emerson, Lake, and Palmer 1987
Cozy's Black Sabbath Trading Card 1990
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One of Cozy's many bikes (circa 1990s)
Photos above courtesy of Joel Siegler, Webmaster of Cozy Powell's Official Web site.
Following images are courtesy of Brian Dowling from the April 28, 1998 VH1 Tribute to Cozy Powell that aired in Europe.
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