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Cozy Powell, de son vrai nom Colin Flooks, est un batteur britannique de rock, né le 29 décembre 1947 à Cirencester et mort le 5 avril 1998 à Bristol d'un accident de voiture. Il a joué avec plusieurs groupes rock majeurs.
- Hard rock
- www.cozypowell.com
Cozy Powell (born Colin Trevor Flooks; 29 December 1947 – 5 April 1998) was an English drummer who made his name with major rock bands and artists such as The Jeff Beck Group, Rainbow, Michael Schenker Group, Gary Moore, Graham Bonnet, Brian May, Whitesnake, Emerson, Lake & Powell, and Black Sabbath.
Cozy Powell était un passionné de sport automobile et fut même près d'abandonner sa carrière de batteur pour devenir pilote de Formule 3 en 1975 ! C'est en 1967 que Cozy Powell, alors batteur du groupe The Sorcerers, décide de consacrer sa vie à la musique.
5 avr. 2024 · His famous admission that “I play the drums like I drive – crazy”, had become his epitaph. Of course, Cozy Powell was more than your average drummer. The dexterity and power of his percussion made him a household name, and he also played key roles in the careers of many of rock’s biggest stars.
- Dave Ling
19 déc. 2022 · Drummer Cozy Powell found fame with Rainbow, Whitesnake, Jeff Beck, amongst many others, and has a CV that runs like a Who’s Who of hard rock. A renowned heavy hitter who could play blues, rock, prog or metal, and even classical, as he would frequently incorporate the 1812 Overture or 633 Squadron (or both) into his drum solos.
Cozy Powell, born Colin Flooks, was a legendary English rock drummer whose thunderous playing and dynamic stage presence defined an era. Rising to fame in the 1970s, Powell's powerful drumming propelled bands like Jeff Beck Group, Rainbow, and Whitesnake to iconic status.
17 sept. 2021 · Guitarist Jeff Beck talked in an interview with Classic Rock magazine about the late legendary drummer Cozy Powell. The musician also recalled how the musician was not only talented but he knew the image he should have.