Cozy Powell

[ELPy]

Cozy Powell is a GREAT drummer! Most of all I like him in Rainbow, the song "Stargazer". And you?

[sly1965]

Absolutely, Powel and Dio, two of my favorites rockers of all time. This song is just awesome.

[harryconway]

Yes. Cozy Powell was one bada** dude behind those double kicks.

[King Crimson]

Cozy and Phil Collins did some nice stuff on Robert Plants first solo project, "Pictures At Eleven."

[T.Underhill]

One of the first drummers I emulated. He's a very solid rock drummer who went way too soon. Emerson, Lake and Powell, Rainbow, Cinderalla, Brian May. I spent a lot of time trying to get bass rolls to sound like his

[ELPy]

Some days ago I downloaded some songs from BEDLAM 1st album - WONDERFUL! Not only Cozy, all the band!

[Togg]

I saw him play with Brian May, he was wonderful, so much power and the solo section when he played his famous 18/12 overture section brough the house down.

[Bernhard]

Just added two videos (little Bass-Drum - Snare workout) and "Dance with the Devil" with Pete York...


http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Cozy_Powell.html

enjoy

Bernhard

[ELPy]

Thank you Bernhard! Thank you very very much for these videos!!! :):):)

[onemat]

I first heard Cozy Powell with Jeff Beck for those two great albums in the early seventies. The guy was amazing. He toured with ELP replacing Carl Palmer and was also fantastic laying that stuff...quite a switch in music...sign of a great drummer.
Matt

[ELPy]

Some pages from my photo tribute to Cozy. I made it for his Birthday, too

I. SOLO PROJECTS
1. Bedlam - the first Cozy's own solo band. It's only beginning...
2. Cozy Powell's Hammer, 1974. After breaking this band Cozy became a racer
3. Cozy Powell

II. GREAT DRUMMER
1. Cozy's YAMAHA, 1981
2. The sticks are obeyed to his strong arms...
3. Cozy Powell, 1979. Rainbow is behind. What's ahead?

III. EMERSON, LAKE AND POWELL
1. From left to right: Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Cozy Powell, 1986-1987
2. Emerson, Lake and Powell
3. Cozy and his kit in ELP times

IV. COZY POWELL: 12-29-1947 - FOREVER!

[ELPy]

Moment of silence... Let's remember one of the gratest drummers in the world! Today is the 8th aniversary of his tragic passing. Cozy RIP. All you've done is eternal!


If you want you can offer flowers to Cozy: http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Powell&GSfn=Cozy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8063&

[JT1]

I've heard a lot of his stuff with bands such as Rainbow and Deep Purple and to be honest IMO he was the greatest rock drummer of all time! Not Bonham but Cozy all the way! I have more respect for him and a couple of others than any other drummer!

[t-bone]

cozy was amazing....he was a HUGE influence on me when i started playing double kick.....listen to the middle of " a light in the black" or " kill the king" from his rainbow years......simply stellar.....and his solo album " octopuss" was incredible.......

r.i.p. cozy........we have lost a giant......

[infernal drummer]

the stuff he plays with black sabbath and escpecially "tyr" simply awesome.. .. great drummer

[Anchein Vouivra]

I use to be several years ago so hooked up on the Rainbow On Stage 1977 album. I was trying to copy each of his fills, they were so inspiring. He's the one that made get into double bass. I always took Ian Paice as my main reference but Cozy Powell had so many heavy fills and a style that was perfect for Rainbow (i only know his work with this band).
He had also a rocking sound that was raw just before getting into headaching 80's sound.
R.I.P, he was a true legend

[rockbeat]

Cozy Powell amassed a pretty impresive discography over the years and was definitely one of my faves. I first discovered him for myself when he was with Rainbow. I loved his work on the first Micheal Schenker Group album as well. I also had an album back in the 80s that he played on with a band called Phenomena. It was a sort of all-star/supergroup type thing, but now I can't recall who else was in the band.

Oh, yes, thanks for the videos Bernhard.

[Jon Cable]

Maybe I missed the thread, I hope so!! I was 10yrs old when I saw Cozy perform 'Dance with The Devil' on bbctv...Never wanted to be someone so much!
As I've got older I just appreciate the 'Power and the Glory' that was, and always will be, Mr. Cozy Powell

[harryconway]

I loved his work on the first Micheal Schenker Group album as well.


Actually Cozy was on Schenker's 2nd MSG album, 1981 (Simon Phillips was on the 1st, 1980). Two of my favorites are off of "Rising" by Rainbow. "Stargazer", Cozy's drum intro while Blackmore runs his pick down the guitar neck and then "A Light In The Black". A fantastic one two punch ending.

[Little drummer]

Cozy also did some solo work, i have two of his solo records on an EP. My favorite "Dance With The Devil" it's brilliant!!! It's like a giant drum solo song. I don't have a link but try and find it ! Brilliant!!!
Little Drummer

[Jon Cable]

bernhard has 2 videos on here, if ya go on youtube.com theres the Resurrection solo and 1812 and the Rainbow solo, all pretty similar but its just awesome to see Cozy in full flight!!! Also some Rainbow/Whitesnake/Lynott-Moore stuff, well worth looking at!!

[JayDVee009]

I use to be several years ago so hooked up on the Rainbow On Stage 1977 album. I was trying to copy each of his fills, they were so inspiring. He's the one that made get into double bass. I always took Ian Paice as my main reference but Cozy Powell had so many heavy fills and a style that was perfect for Rainbow (i only know his work with this band).
He had also a rocking sound that was raw just before getting into headaching 80's sound.
R.I.P, he was a true legend


"Rainbow on Stage" is one of the best live albums ever recorded! The drums on this album sound soooooo good!!

When Ritchie Blackmore left Deep Purple he needed an amazing drummer to take over from Ian Paice and he hit the jackpot when he hooked up with Cozy Powell [RIP]

Along with Ian Paice, Cozy has always been one of my major influences and I've always fantasised about having his awesome Ludwig kits and playing them like he did.

He absolutely revolutionised double bass drumming back in 1976 with Rainbow and did it with such energy & power.... and newer heavy metal drummin was born yet again.

Definitely a huge loss for the drumming world with his passing, but his music will live on forever!

Another true legend!

[Paul Quin]

It is good to see Cozy Powell getting the recognition as an innovator that he so richly deserves. Like many around my age he was the first drumming superstar with whom we became familiar. Whether it was because of his appearances on Top of the Pops or on a great old Saturday morng show called Tiswas. I even remember him hosting a competition to find the best young drummer in the UK - who later appeared live on Tiswas playing with Cozy. Wonder what happened to him?

I was lucky enough to meet Cozy at a drum clinic in Manchester in the early 1980s. THis clinic featured Cozy, Jon Hiseman and a good friend of mine Paul Burgess - who played with 10CC and later Joan Armatrading and Jethro Tull. While Jon Hiseman was a little aloof Cozy Powell was humble, approachable and genuine. And he did a great clinic!! A true sad loss to the music world - but as long as we keep talking about him and giving him the credit he deserves then he will live on within the drumming community.

Paul

[ellenvannin105]

I loved the 1977 Rainbow Live LP. Cozy has such great sound and presence on that disc. It's too bad that they chose to cut out his drum solo from Still I'm Sad; maybe a future re-release of this album will correct that mistake.His work with the Jeff Beck Group was great,also.

[Jon Cable]

9 years since he left us, still a great loss.

[Jon Cable]

managed to pick up a double dvd called 'Cozy Powell - behind the music', lots of footage of Cozy with ELP, Bonnet, Whitesnake, on Record Breakers and loads of other TVstuff, also on stage with Schenker!!! Over 3 hours of the MAN!!

[boomboomda]

O.K. while we talking about Cozy Powell.
I am just wondering if that is him?
Does anybody know?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YntC2JsSmzQ

[Jon Cable]

no bro, thats Bobby Rondinelli - hell of a drummer and a great guy; dude takes time to chat to me on myspace!! Check out Bobbys work too; Blue Oyster Cult, Rainbow, The Lizards and he has a great page on myspace and here on drummerworld. jc

[Jon Cable]

found a little 'gem' on youtube; Cozys old Yamaha kit, being played extremely well by Bob Richards in a prog rock band called MAN; Cozy would've been pleased....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ljDOLqaHLI
I've contacted the band and they confirm its Cozys from around the 'Over The Top' era

[mind_drummer]

I've been listening to him a lot lately by the help of the compilation remixed album "The best of Cozy Powell". Very tasteful player.

I've never really cared about him till recently and I must admit, I missed something ;-)

[Jon Cable]

I've been listening to him a lot lately by the help of the compilation remixed album "The best of Cozy Powell". Very tasteful player.

I've never really cared about him till recently and I must admit, I missed something ;-)
Theres another good solo album called 'The drums are back', but my favourite album is 'Over The Top', some great music from Cozy and some awesome backup; Gary Moore, Don Airey etc

[Jon Cable]

10 years since Cozy left us; I still listen to his work all the time and am always inspired by the 'Power and the Glory'
God Bless mate, I'll have a beer for you and wish you were still with us.

[PaiceFan]

Cozy Powell quite simply was one of the coolest drummers ever ! He was a major influence on me as a teenager. Although I loved Bonham and Paice He just had a great combination of technique, power and originality.He brought out the best in every line up he was apart of ,and there were many! He was like a drum mercenary. I had the pleasure of seeing him live with Rainbow as well as Michael Schenker Group. In the 80's I would buy any album he played on . He always had great drum sound. I love the way he played on Rainbow Live Onstage especially "Kill The King" and "Still I'm Sad " Great Double Bass work We Miss you Cozy!

[t-bone]

It is good to see Cozy Powell getting the recognition as an innovator that he so richly deserves. Like many around my age he was the first drumming superstar with whom we became familiar. Whether it was because of his appearances on Top of the Pops or on a great old Saturday morng show called Tiswas. I even remember him hosting a competition to find the best young drummer in the UK - who later appeared live on Tiswas playing with Cozy. Wonder what happened to him?

I was lucky enough to meet Cozy at a drum clinic in Manchester in the early 1980s. THis clinic featured Cozy, Jon Hiseman and a good friend of mine Paul Burgess - who played with 10CC and later Joan Armatrading and Jethro Tull. While Jon Hiseman was a little aloof Cozy Powell was humble, approachable and genuine. And he did a great clinic!! A true sad loss to the music world - but as long as we keep talking about him and giving him the credit he deserves then he will live on within the drumming community.

Paul


hey bro....go to youtube, and punch up cozy's name....that show is on there, with the little dude who won the drumming contest.....it ever shows them trading fours....

i recntly bought the rainbow live in sweden dvd.....with bob daisley and david stone, as well as dio/powell/blackmore....it is simply KILLER.....cozy was amazing.....he was such a big influence on double kick drumming.....music owes him large for this....

long live cozy!!!!

[Ian Williams]

Colleagues,

Cozy spirit lives among us. Check on Cozy Powell drummerworld profile: Drum solo and duet with Pete York. Astonishing! His inner strength is an inspiration.

All the Best.

[aldridge_fan]

one of the best drummers ever wasn't he? (:

[bonzolead]

one of the best drummers ever wasn't he? (:

Totally cool drummer one of my favs.like Bonham,Moon,etc. gone way too soon.his work with Jeff Beck,Rainbow,& Whitesnake is some of my favorite stuff he did.

Bonzolead

[mind_drummer]

Very underrated drummer that is always almost forgotten in discussions. I dig Cozy playing. He was very versatile even if he had a double bass kit. He could play many kind of genre, from latino to jazz to thunderous rock / metal. His shuffle was gripping very much too.

[Ian Williams]

Hello, mates.

He was a charismatic powerful drummer:

http://drummerworld.com/Videos/Cozy_Powellremember.html

Also played with Black Sabbath, Yngwie Malmsteen, Brian May...

[Hit 'Em Hard]

Cozy was a tremendous influence on me as a kid in the late 70's.
I loved his work with RAINBOW in particular...and later on MSG &
WHITESNAKE.

Through my work, I was able to meet him while he toured with BLACK SABBATH
and then later on with BRIAN MAY. He had the reputation in the business as being cocky,
but he was always classy and friendly with us.

Terrible loss... he is greatly missed.

[Ian Williams]

A true living legend, among us.
Bill Ward (Black Sabbath) has a lot of respect for him, He considers Cozy (Colin Flooks) as an great drummer, who has given so much to the music and drums...forever!

[Deathmetalconga]

Just listened to Rainbow Rising again for the first time in may years. Cozy Powell is such an inspiration - strong playing, great feel, masterful technique. He's as good as Bonham in my book and would be just as famous if he fell in with a more famous band.

[Pollyanna]

I saw him with Rainbow in the mid-70s and he was impressive. I usually find drum solos pointless but his 1812 Overture solo was a a buzz.

But IMO Cozy's most imaginative playing was on Jeff Beck's orange album, as in Ice Cream Cakes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N74N-JmjBo8) and Sugar Cane. Plus some tasty clean drumming on Definitely Maybe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhrsDEnUlJM).

[bonzolead]

I saw him with Rainbow in the mid-70s and he was impressive. I usually find drum solos pointless but his 1812 Overture solo was a a buzz.

But IMO Cozy's most imaginative playing was on Jeff Beck's orange album, as in Ice Cream Cakes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N74N-JmjBo8) and Sugar Cane. Plus some tasty clean drumming on Definitely Maybe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhrsDEnUlJM).

I always like Cozy one of the most powerful drummers of all time IMO right up there with Bonham I always liked Jeff Beck's "Situation" & "Going Down" which I believe Cozy played on, My favorite drum sound Cozy had was on Whitesnake's "Slide it In" so powerful & in your face.

RIP Cozy,
Bonzolead

[donv]

Just listened to Rainbow Rising again for the first time in may years. Cozy Powell is such an inspiration - strong playing, great feel, masterful technique. He's as good as Bonham in my book and would be just as famous if he fell in with a more famous band.

I looked this up because I was curious, but you can currently buy 162 albums he drummed on. Others aren't available anymore. Even with all the playing he did, he was primarily a studio musician. Plus 162+ says alot about what others thought of his drumming.

[Deathmetalconga]

There was some discussion of Powell replacing Bonham but Led Zeppelin broke up. I think Powell would have been a great replacement - he and Bonham were friends - and taken LZ into a new era.

[DamoSyzygy]

The guitarist in my band wrote a song for Brian may which charted on UK's Top of the Pops quite a few years ago.

He also collaborated with Cozy personally. Would have been awesome.

Heres the song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Jl_JRUcGrY

[bonzolead]

There was some discussion of Powell replacing Bonham but Led Zeppelin broke up. I think Powell would have been a great replacement - he and Bonham were friends - and taken LZ into a new era.Yes when Bonham passed he was a candidate for the job but Bonham & Plant were good friends kinda a respect thing but I always wondered, He's one of the few if not the only drummer that could've. done it IMO

Bonzolead

[willjaeger]

New to the forum, just wanted to chime in and say that Cozy is one of my favorite drummers of all time. Such power, taste, and skill... He helped shape modern rock drumming!

Modern Drummer is gathering votes for their annual reader's poll, and I hope all of you will go to their web-site and vote for Cozy to be induced into the Hall of Fame!

[Deathmetalconga]

I've been listening to the Rainbow Rising album this morning. The more I listen to this, the more I appreciate Cozy's musicianship. This is one of the great hard rock albums of all time.

[MikeM]

I remember seeing him with Whitesnake, and a couple years later with Emersen, Lake, and Powell - that show was amazing! He would've been great in Led Zep. Oh well.

[Deathmetalconga]

I remember seeing him with Whitesnake, and a couple years later with Emersen, Lake, and Powell - that show was amazing! He would've been great in Led Zep. Oh well.

Wow, that is cool you got to see him. He definitely would have taken Led Zeppelin in new directions. Powell wasn't as nuanced a player as Bonham, but he is more driving and the double bass work would have been an awesome addition.

[Ian Williams]

Listen to the song "Stargazer" that is Cozy's raw power.
Speaking of double bass drum work, he really knew how to used them, did not fill every hole in the song....that only comes from professional drummers, and Cozy was a great one!!!

[Flavio Gasperini]

Cozy was one of the most powerful drummers in rock history!!.

The intro for "Stargazer" makes me shiver!. He also knew how to be dynamic,just listen to his work with Jeff Beck.

His early 70's "Glam Rock" singles were kinda cool too, "Na Na Na" and the memorable "Dancing With The Devil" (I think I'll do a video playing with that song,such amazing tribal beats!).
His double bass patterns and powerful steady rock grooves are just outstanding,I really miss that kind of drummer nowadays!.

RIP cozy!.

[1969GTO]

Cozy and Phil Collins did some nice stuff on Robert Plants first solo project, "Pictures At Eleven."

One of the records I drummed when I was 18! Cozy toured England with Plant to promote that album that year (I think 84)

He was one of the greatest pros in the business, and those in the business who knew him, loved him. I know Graham Bonnet well, personally for about 25 years and he loved him and said him and Don Airey were his best bandmates, Ronnie Dio once told me he was the sweetest guy you could meet, and even Michael Schenker smiled broadly when I met him after a gig and mentioned Cozy to him. (Michael is not a big talker.) I miss him every time I hear those bass rolls following the snare snaps he did so well. His drums and his cymbals were B I G and his sound cut through and he SWUNG!

RIP Cozy!

[Ian Williams]

Cozy´s drumming spirit remains among us...Cozy lives!

[THE MUFFIN MAN]

I loved his work on the first Micheal Schenker Group album as well. totally bad ass!!!! very good record, and his playing was classic!

[Ian Williams]

Yes indeed - names were mentioned after Bonham´s death, such as Cozy - Carmine - Paice...Cozy could it done an excellent job back then with Zeppelin.

He would've been great in Led Zep. Oh well.

[bonzolead]

Yes indeed - names were mentioned after Bonham´s death, such as Cozy - Carmine - Paice...Cozy could it done an excellent job back then with Zeppelin.

I agreed Ian but only if they'd meshed well, you can put the best musicians together but if they don't. have any chemistry it might as well as never have happened.

Bonzolead

[Ian Williams]

True and filling the shoes of our dear Bonham Sr., it´s a complete challenge to any candidate / professional drummer! You know...That Bonzo feel is something else!

I agreed Ian but only if they'd meshed well, you can put the best musicians together but if they don't. have any chemistry it might as well as never have happened.

Bonzolead

[Drummer Sarah]

Just got back into Rainbow...I love Stargazer...no way can I play that intro haha!

Long Live Cozy! Great player...and easy on the eyes ;-)

[Mad About Drums]

Just got back into Rainbow...I love Stargazer...no way can I play that intro haha!

Long Live Cozy! Great player...and easy on the eyes ;-)

I'm glad I had the chance to see him live in '82 or '83 with Withesnake, the drum solo with the 1812 Ouverture by Tchaikoswski was astonishing. (With Ozzy Osbourne as an opening act with Tommy Aldridge on drums)

Cozy's the reason why I started drumming 30 years ago.

[Drummer Sarah]

I'm glad I had the chance to see him live in '82 or '83 with Withesnake, the drum solo with the 1812 Ouverture by Tchaikoswski was astonishing. (With Ozzy Osbourne as an opening act with Tommy Aldridge on drums)

Cozy's the reason why I started drumming 30 years ago.

*Jealous rage* :( haha I am jealous. I seriously wish I was born earlier than '86. I've missed out on the good times!

You're very very lucky :-D Bonham got me into drumming...then I found out he had died 6 years before I was born. Pfft! :-)

[Mad About Drums]

*Jealous rage* :( haha I am jealous. I seriously wish I was born earlier than '86. I've missed out on the good times!

You're very very lucky :-D Bonham got me into drumming...then I found out he had died 6 years before I was born. Pfft! :-)

I love "Good Times Bad Times" by Bonham, just amazing footwork!!!

[Drummer Sarah]

I love "Good Times Bad Times" by Bonham, just amazing footwork!!!

I know! I was working on that song. I can do the bass drum stuff, but not quite fast enough yet :-D One day! hehe!

[Mad About Drums]

I know! I was working on that song. I can do the bass drum stuff, but not quite fast enough yet :-D One day! hehe!

Have you seen this video of Steve Smith playing Bonham's Grooves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQfrD9sHD48

[Drummer Sarah]

Have you seen this video of Steve Smith playing Bonham's Grooves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQfrD9sHD48

No, but I have now! Thanks! I will have to learn to play heel up. I can do the triplet things heel down but...you know, I want to be able to do everything..well as much as possible :-D

[Mad About Drums]

I will have to learn to play heel up. I can do the triplet things heel down but...you know, I want to be able to do everything..well as much as possible :-D
Yes go ahead, you won't regret it, I promise you...

The other day I spotted this vid from Mike Packer, he has just joined the forum...

He left that vid for us : http://www.youtube.com/user/mpacker49?feature=mhum

Have a look, there is 4 vids alltogether, the little groove/solo at the end of lesson 4 is quite something...

[Drummer Sarah]

Yes go ahead, you won't regret it, I promise you...

The other day I spotted this vid from Mike Packer, he has just joined the forum...

He left that vid for us : http://www.youtube.com/user/mpacker49?feature=mhum

Have a look, there is 4 vids alltogether, the little groove/solo at the end of lesson 4 is quite something...

Wow, he's pretty good! So floppy and relaxed! Thanks for showing me the video..it's saved on youtube now :D

[GRUNTERSDAD]

Have you seen this video of Steve Smith playing Bonham's Grooves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQfrD9sHD48

Watching this video I was amazed at how high from center his bass drum beater was. Nice boom for sure.

[Mad About Drums]

Long Live Cozy! Great player...and easy on the eyes ;-)

Hi Sarah

Love Bonzo and Cozy...

Well here's Led Zep's Whole Lotta Love from the Forcefield album with Cozy Powell on drums...very different than John Bonham's version, but still very cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmeABXRYWfQ

[Drummer Sarah]

Hi Sarah

Love Bonzo and Cozy...

Well here's Led Zep's Whole Lotta Love from the Forcefield album with Cozy Powell on drums...very different than John Bonham's version, but still very cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmeABXRYWfQ

Good stuff! Thanks for showing me :-D

[bonzolead]

Bonham & Cozy two of the baddest powerhouses Rock has ever seen.

Bonzolead

[PaiceFan]

Today is Cozy Powell's birthday. He would have been 64. Almost 14 years have past and I am still saddened by his loss. I honored him by" Listening to Still I'm Sad" from "Rainbow On Stage". Tremendous drum sound tremendous playing. I'm glad he has got some fans here.

[bonzolead]

Today is Cozy Powell's birthday. He would have been 64. Almost 14 years have past and I am still saddened by his loss. I honored him by" Listening to Still I'm Sad" from "Rainbow On Stage". Tremendous drum sound tremendous playing. I'm glad he has got some fans here.

Was not knowing thanks for bringing it too my attention..Long Live COZY

I will toast him for sure tonight.

Bonzolead

[Mad About Drums]

That's a very king thought PaiceFan, I miss him too, long live Cozy.

[Ian Williams]

Excellent reminder on a great inspiring drummer. True! Cozy's got more than few fans here...

Enjoy..."Situation" JEFF BECK GROUP:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTSwwWhm1MA&feature=related

Today is Cozy Powell's birthday. He would have been 64. Almost 14 years have past and I am still saddened by his loss. I honored him by" Listening to Still I'm Sad" from "Rainbow On Stage". Tremendous drum sound tremendous playing. I'm glad he has got some fans here.

[Deathmetalconga]

Today is Cozy Powell's birthday. He would have been 64. Almost 14 years have past and I am still saddened by his loss. I honored him by" Listening to Still I'm Sad" from "Rainbow On Stage". Tremendous drum sound tremendous playing. I'm glad he has got some fans here.

Love his playing. "Rainbow Rising" is an incredible album, one of my top 10 of all time. Too bad Led Zeppelin couldn't have brought Cozy on and kept going.

[THE MUFFIN MAN]

Excellent reminder on a great inspiring drummer. True! Cozy's got more than few fans here...

Enjoy..."Situation" JEFF BECK GROUP:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTSwwWhm1MA&feature=relatedgreat music, great musicians, playing live, how RARE that seems in todays era of garbage pop/rap/mush, whatever ya wanna call it.

[Pollyanna]

Just came across this link, Cozy and his band http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKAPR1ceRaA

The second track, Pots and Pans (starts about 4:18) is especially good.

[Mad About Drums]

Just came across this link, Cozy and his band http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKAPR1ceRaA

The second track, Pots and Pans (starts about 4:18) is especially good.

Yes, I uploaded this link in the "Famous drum intros" a couple weeks ago, sheer power and a nice duet with Pete :)

[Pollyanna]

Yes, I uploaded this link in the "Famous drum intros" a couple weeks ago, sheer power and a nice duet with Pete :)

Sorry MAD, missed it.

Some mellow Cozy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mePhIfgDwXU

[Mad About Drums]

Sorry MAD, missed it...

Nooo, don't feel sorry about it, this is the thread it belongs indeed :))

Long live Cozy.

[Midnite Zephyr]

This is my favorite Cozy Powell track with the Jeff Beck Group.

Sticks, you might like this one. It has a nice piano intro.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5ID15mv0gA&feature=related

this is a great lip too...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXtR0GUcXz8&feature=endscreen&NR=1

[Mad About Drums]

Another astonishing performance from the great Cozy Powell :)

A song featured on the 1982 Jon Lord's Before I Forget album, the song's called Tender Babes, Cozy's intro makes you jump off your seat :) and an interesting groove which follows Jon Lord's keyboard's melody, one of my fav Cozy's little gem, turn up the volume and enjoy :)) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPR7tt4du0s

Long live Cozy.

[bonzolead]

gotta love the duel 26's Cozy was the man indeed.

Bonzolead

[mo2vation]

Huge influence on me.

HUGE

Kill the King... hello. Double kick work, the rhythm matching Daisley's bass pattern. What a tune.

Lost in Hollywood.... another fav I've played a zillion times.

Great snare work. I still do his Hi Hat fills 30 years later. Eyes of the World... off of Down to Earth. He has this longish, very composed fill that ends with the HH chips... friggen Brills.

Loves no Friend.... are you kidding me? WHAT A TUNE!

Dude was a monster in every possible way. I loved the first fill in Lost in Hollywood.... the snare to floortom to snare to floortom single stroke stuff. He projected power under control. I have always loved the way he played. Never heard him before Rainbow, didn't follow him after Rainbow. That stuff was just right in my wheelhouse and helped set a trajectory that I'm still on today.

Love this guy.

Man. I gotta go put in Down to Earth. One of the records that changed me.


-Ken

[mo2vation]

Memo to self:

Dayem.... DTE is still my fav Rainbow record.

I love this place. Thanks for the reminder!

RIP CP


-K

[Laurent]

I used to be a really big Cozy Powell fan. I saw him a few times with Whitesnake, Black Sabbath and Brian May. Live he was great and solid. And a real showman too.

As I grew older and went back to my roots (jazz, blues), I started to find Cozy's drumming lacking groove. I love old school powerhouse drummer, mostly Tommy Aldrdige and Ian Paice. These two were always grooving no matter what. With years, I started to find Cozy's drumming a bit "stiff" for lack of better word.

My favourite drumming of his is on his solo album "Especially You". To me, he showed a side of his drumming that was not seen before, in the sense that it was much more subtle and fine. He was much groovier, adding almost an "R&B" touch to his style.

Regardless, Cozy was one of the greatest rock drummers. He had his own style and sound.

[Pollyanna]

I started to find Cozy's drumming lacking groove. ... a bit "stiff" ...

... Cozy was one of the greatest rock drummers. He had his own style and sound.

Yes, Cozy has his own appeal. He reminds me of a heavier, faster and cleaner version of Ginger Baker - stiffness with enough conviction, musicality and skill to sound cool :)

[CanadianDrummer79]

I've enjoyed listening to Cozy's playing on The Jeff Beck Group's Rough and Ready album since the mid 70's. Does anyone know what cymbals he was using at the time that album was recorded?

[whatsthatfunkysmell?]

Neat interview I found while poking around the other day, sorry if its been posted elsewhere, but defiantly give it a read if you've got the time. He talks a lot about his younger days before he came to fame. Powell was one dedicated dude.

http://www.effingham.net/bishop/CozyPowellInterview.htm

[HMNY]

Thanks for this, not one I've seen before, a good find, and an interesting insight, I though the fixing the bass pedal story amusing!