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Cozy Powell

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Cozy was one of my favourite drummers growing up - a far better technician than he's ever given credit for. Most people remember him for his explosive stage shows and solos but he could also play with amazing feel and subtlety. I saw him several times in the 70s and 80s and his playing was second to none. He is frequently cited by other top rock drummers as a key influence so I've often wondered why there has never been a biography about his life?

"If 'A' equals 'success' in life then 'A' equals 'X' plus 'Y' plus 'Z' where work equals 'X', 'Y' is play and 'Z' is keeping your mouth shut" - Albert Einstein.


1920s 14"x5" Ludwig Super Sensitive Dual Snare
1957 6 1/2" x15" Slingerland WMP Concert King
1938 8"x15" Leedy Broadway Standard
1947-53 14x6.5" NOB Ludwig & Ludwig Universal
...plus a bunch of mismatched Slingerlands that collectively make a pleasing noise.
Posted on 3 years ago
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Agree Gerard- when I was a young lad my very religious Mother brought home a 45 record and said- "I thought you'd like this- I heard it on the radio and went to the 5 and Dime to buy it for you".... it was Dance with the Devil..... Love my Ma! Cozy was ahead of his time- theatrical yet solid... I'd love to see a bio....

Posted on 3 years ago
#2
Posts: 730 Threads: 61

I don't think this is out yet although it's been in the works for a while. IMDB says it's in post-production. It's called "Dance With the Devil."

https://cozypowellfilm.com

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3003990/

There's a book with the same title:

https://bookshop.org/books/dance-with-the-devil-the-cozy-powell-story/9781912782338

9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
Posted on 3 years ago
#3
Posts: 334 Threads: 42

When Carl Palmer was doing Asia we saw ELP (Emerson Lake and Powell) at the Oakland Auditorium.

Emerson Lake and Palmer probably would have played the Oakland Coliseum, I got to see this incarnation with Cozy Powell in a smaller, (more cozy) environment.


1971 Ludwig Rock Duo set in Blue Oyster Pearl
early Mapex dual bass drum Saturn kit
1964 Leedy Ray  Mosca kit in Blue Sparkle
1959 Slingerland Super Gene Krupa snare in WMP
1968 Slingerland Hollywood Ace Snare Drum
1969 and 1977 Ludwig 400 Supraphonic snares
1965 Acrolite snare
Ludwig Coliseum snare
'68 Rogers Dynasonic snare
Pearl free floating piccolo snare
13" Mapex piccolo snare
6.5" deep Mapex steel snare
Mapex 6.5" Brass snare
I know there's more snares than that.
UFIP cymbals / Avedis Zildjians
Ghost pedals or Tama King Beats
you kids get off my lawn

 

Posted on 3 years ago
#4
Posts: 284 Threads: 66

Wow! isn't this forum great! I can't believe that there's going to be a film about him. That's incredible. He was such a great talent and gone waaaay too soon. I know that bassist Neil Murray who played with Cozy in Whitesnake, MSG, Brian May, and many other groups still keeps his memory alive.

From al9000

I don't think this is out yet although it's been in the works for a while. IMDB says it's in post-production. It's called "Dance With the Devil."https://cozypowellfilm.comhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt3003990/There's a book with the same title:https://bookshop.org/books/dance-with-the-devil-the-cozy-powell-story/9781912782338

"If 'A' equals 'success' in life then 'A' equals 'X' plus 'Y' plus 'Z' where work equals 'X', 'Y' is play and 'Z' is keeping your mouth shut" - Albert Einstein.


1920s 14"x5" Ludwig Super Sensitive Dual Snare
1957 6 1/2" x15" Slingerland WMP Concert King
1938 8"x15" Leedy Broadway Standard
1947-53 14x6.5" NOB Ludwig & Ludwig Universal
...plus a bunch of mismatched Slingerlands that collectively make a pleasing noise.
Posted on 3 years ago
#5
Posts: 46 Threads: 6

Sixteenth century greensleeves live made me an instant Cozy fan way back when.

Great drummer and yes both powerful and subtle as called for. ie great dynamics!

Erich

Posted on 2 years ago
#6
Posts: 1273 Threads: 22

Cozy. Only fam with his Schenker and Rainbow stuff, but always dug his playing. RIP

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 2 years ago
#7
Posts: 2264 Threads: 83

From rastus

When Carl Palmer was doing Asia we saw ELP (Emerson Lake and Powell) at the Oakland Auditorium.Emerson Lake and Palmer probably would have played the Oakland Coliseum, I got to see this incarnation with Cozy Powell in a smaller, (more cozy) environment.

Cozy was happy to have a last name beginning with a "P" .. what luck!

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 2 years ago
#8
Posts: 77 Threads: 23

I worked for a promoter in the 80’s and drove Cozy from the hotel to the venue when ELP was in town. I also got to shoot pictures of the show. You can see my pics at the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.114697147585899&type=3

Posted on 2 years ago
#9
Posts: 563 Threads: 187

There's a book out called i think : " Dance with the Devil",

About "Cozy" Powell real name Colin Flooks.

Posted on 2 years ago
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