Don powell biography
Donald George Powell (born 10 September ) is an English musician who was the.!
Don Powell
Rock musician, drummer Date of Birth: 10.09.1947 Country: USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- The Formation of Slade
- Drumming Style
- Songwriting Contributions
- Car Crash and Recovery
- Post-Slade Career
- Cameo Roles and Collaborations:
- Personal Life and Health
- Partial Memory Loss and Autobiography:
- Recent Dismissal from Slade:
Early Life and Career
Born:September 10, 1946, Bilston, Staffordshire, EnglandDon Powell's musical journey began as the drummer for his Boy Scout troop.
Donald George Powell is an English musician who was the drummer for glam rock and later hard rock group Slade for over fifty years, from until he was fired by Dave Hill in
After attending modern secondary school, he worked in a foundry for several years before pursuing his dream of becoming a professional drummer. His youthful passion for boxing led to three broken noses during amateur fights. Powell possessed a friendly and witty personality, making him the designated "hat man" for Slade, collecting donations after performances.
The Formation of Slade
Vendors to Slade:In 1966, Powell joined The Vendors, which later recruited guitarist Dav