Gary Powell (musician)
English drummer
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| Birth name | Gary Armstrong Powell |
| Born | (1969-11-11) 11 November 1969 (age 54) Los Angeles, California, U.S.[citation needed] |
| Origin | Birmingham, England[citation needed] |
| Genres | Rock |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Musical artist
Gary Armstrong Powell[1] (born 11 November 1969) is an American-born English musician who is the drummer for The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things.[2]
Musical career
He is primarily known for being the drummer for the English bands The Libertines[2] and Dirty Pretty Things, as well as Guyanese-British reggae musician Eddy Grant.[3] Powell joined The Libertines in 2001 after being introduced to frontmen Carl Barât and Pete Doherty by their then-manager Banny Poostchi. He also played with the New York Dolls for their 2004 reunion shows, Powell has performed at the Isle of Wight Festival, Wireless Festival, T in the Park and Oxygen, as well as playing with Red Hot Chili Peppers.[3] Powell also has a successful DJ career, deejaying for club NME at London's Koko and Carl Barat's club night as well as many other venues in London.[3] From 2016 to January 2019, Powell was the touring drummer for ska band The Specials, replacing the late John Bradbury. He also runs his own record label, 25 Hour Convenience Store.[4]
Personal life
Powell has two sons, Wolfe and Asa, with long-term partner Jude.
References
- ^ "American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers". ASCAP. Archived from the original on 23 May 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ^ a b "The Libertines' Gary Powell: 'We weren't just drug-taking idiots'". NME. 2012.
- ^ a b c "Gary Powell". Mic UK. 2016.
- ^ "Playlist Profile: Gary Powell". fredperry.com/. 2019.
External links
- Albion Arks – Fansite and media archive for everything related to The Libertines
- Short film about Powell at One Eyed Monster
- The Invasion Of... official website
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The Libertines
- Carl Barât
- Peter Doherty
- John Hassall
- Gary Powell
- Anthony Rossomando
- Johnny Borrell
- Up the Bracket (2002)
- The Libertines (2004)
- Anthems for Doomed Youth (2015)
- All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade (2024)
- Time for Heroes (2003)
- I Get Along (2003)
- Don't Look Back into the Sun/Death on the Stairs (2003)
- What Became of the Likely Lads (2004)
- "What a Waster"
- "Up the Bracket"
- "Time for Heroes"
- "Don't Look Back into the Sun"
- "Can't Stand Me Now"
- "What Became of the Likely Lads"
- Boys in the Band
- Discography
- Babyshambles
- Dirty Pretty Things
- Yeti
- The Libertines Bound Together
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