Gary Powell (musician)

Gary Powell
Gary Powell
	Powell in 2024
Background information
Birth name	Gary Armstrong Powell
Born	11 November 1969 (age 55); Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Origin	Birmingham, England
Genres	Rock
Occupation	Drummer
Years active	2001–present
Member of	Dirty Pretty Things; The Libertines;
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 bands The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things.^[2]

Career

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

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

References

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

External links

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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.

[nme1-2] "The Libertines' Gary Powell: 'We weren't just drug-taking idiots'". NME. 2012.

[micuk1-3] "Gary Powell". Mic UK. 2016.

[fp1-4] "Playlist Profile: Gary Powell". fredperry.com/. 2019.

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v t e The Libertines
Carl Barât Peter Doherty John Hassall Gary Powell Anthony Rossomando Johnny Borrell
Studio albums	Up the Bracket (2002) The Libertines (2004) Anthems for Doomed Youth (2015) All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade (2024)
Extended plays	Time for Heroes (2003) I Get Along (2003) Don't Look Back into the Sun/Death on the Stairs (2003) What Became of the Likely Lads (2004)
Singles	"What a Waster" "Up the Bracket" "Time for Heroes" "Don't Look Back into the Sun" "Can't Stand Me Now" "What Became of the Likely Lads"
Compilations	Time for Heroes - The Best of The Libertines
DVDs	Boys in the Band
Related articles	Discography Babyshambles Dirty Pretty Things Yeti The Libertines Bound Together

v t e Dirty Pretty Things
Carl Barat Didz Hammond Gary Powell Anthony Rossomando
Albums	Waterloo to Anywhere Romance At Short Notice
Singles	"Bang Bang You're Dead" "Deadwood" "Wondering" "Tired of England"
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v t e New York Dolls
David Johansen Sylvain Sylvain Johnny Thunders Jerry Nolan Arthur "Killer" Kane Billy Murcia Rick Rivets Blackie Lawless Chris Robison Earl Slick Jason Hill Gary Powell Jason Sutter Steve Conte Sami Yaffa Kenny Aaronson Aaron Lee Tasjan Peter Jordan Tony Machine Bobby Blaine John Conte Brian Delaney Brian Koonin Jason Sutter Claton Pitcher
Albums	New York Dolls Too Much Too Soon One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This Cause I Sez So Dancing Backward in High Heels
Live albums	Red Patent Leather
Other releases	Lipstick Killers – The Mercer Street Sessions 1972 Seven Day Weekend Rock'n Roll
Songs	"Trash" "Personality Crisis" "Jet Boy" "Stranded in the Jungle" "Great Big Kiss"
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