Great Drummers - Cozy Powell

The leading percussionist in rock music — Cozy Powell. It's hard to even imagine a musician this legendary drummer hasn’t played with during his career! He was a permanent member of over 20 bands, including giants like Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and Whitesnake. If we were to list all the artists he recorded with, we’d need a whole separate article—or maybe several.

Whenever a well-known musician wanted to record a solo album, Cozy Powell was often their first choice, as seen with collaborations like Robert Plant and Jon Lord. Powell was also keen on keeping up with the times and working with new bands. For example, in the 1980s, he recorded with modern artists like Warlock, Cinderella, and virtuoso guitarist Gary Moore.