Today my dear friend the great Cozy Powell would have been 77. Cozy was unquestionably one of the pure originators of Rock Drumming. His magnificent presence on drums was an inspiration to thousands who followed in his footsteps.
In the period when I was trying to find my equilibrium after the loss of Freddie, and my Dad, and my marriage, Cozy became my greatest believer and support. And our collaborations – like this one – Resurrection – are still some of the creative moments in my life I will always be most proud of.
His tragic death in a car crash in 1998 is something many of us will never get over. Rock on dear friend forever.
Thanks @iswearshesvintage for unearthing this vintage clip.
Bri