Cozy Powell

About

Rock drummer who collaborated with bands including The Jeff Beck Group, Rainbow, Whitesnake, and Black Sabbath.

Before Fame

He learned to play the drums when he was twelve years old. His name Cozy is a nod to Cozy Cole, the reputable jazz drummer.

Trivia

He and swamp rocker Tony Joe White played together at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970.

Family Life

He was dating a married woman at the time of his death and was on the phone with her when he lost control of his car during bad weather.

Associated With

He was close friends with Robert Plant.