Gary Powell (musician)

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Gary Powell
Powell in 2024
Powell in 2024
Background information
Birth nameGary Armstrong Powell
Born (1969-11-11) 11 November 1969 (age 54)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OriginBirmingham, England
GenresRock
OccupationDrummer
Years active2001–present
Member ofDirty Pretty Things, The Libertines, Eddy Grant, The Specials

Gary Armstrong Powell[1] (born 11 November 1969) is a British musician. He is known for being the drummer for the rock bands The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things.[2]

Career

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Powell is primarily known for being the drummer for the British bands The Libertines[2] and Dirty Pretty Things, as well as Guyanese-British reggae musician Eddy Grant.[3] He 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

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Powell has two sons, Wolfe and Asa, with long-term partner Jude.

References

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  1. ^ "American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers". ASCAP. Archived from the original on 23 May 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
  2. ^ a b "The Libertines' Gary Powell: 'We weren't just drug-taking idiots'". NME. 2012.
  3. ^ a b c "Gary Powell". Mic UK. 2016.
  4. ^ "Playlist Profile: Gary Powell". fredperry.com/. 2019.
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