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Gary Powell | |
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_(53643836704)_(cropped).jpg) Powell in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gary Armstrong Powell |
| Born | (1969-11-11)11 November 1969 (age 55) Los Angeles,California, U.S. |
| Origin | Birmingham, England |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Member of | |
| Formerly of | The Specials |
Gary Armstrong Powell[1] (born 11 November 1969) is a British musician. He is known for being the drummer for the rock bandsThe Libertines andDirty Pretty Things.[2]
Powell is primarily known for being the drummer for the British bandsThe Libertines[2] andDirty Pretty Things, as well as Guyanese-British reggae musicianEddy Grant.[3] He joined The Libertines in 2001 after being introduced to frontmenCarl Barât andPete Doherty by their then-manager Banny Poostchi. He also played with theNew 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 withRed 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 forska bandThe Specials, replacing the late John Bradbury. He also runs his own record label, 25 Hour Convenience Store.[4]
Powell has two sons, Wolfe and Asa, with long-term partner Jude.
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