Need to go back to 1967/8 when Cozy had his Ludwig kit set up in the 'billiard room' at my parent's house in Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham. Cozy lived with us (the Ball brothers) whilst we explored ways to break into the 'upmarket' areas of the music business. The Sorcerers, Young Blood, then Dave Ball, Cozy and me started messing around with heavy blues and rock. We even called our first trio "Ideal Milk" as a Cream substitute! We started the use of classical themes with the 1812 Overture. Then we formed the 'Ace Kefford Stand' followed by 'Big Bertha'. Cozy then got the gig with Jeff Beck before the Ball bros and Cozy were back as a band with vocalist Frank Aiello. This band was called 'Bedlam'. During our USA tour opening for Sabbath, Cozy's drum feature was a version of Gershwin's Rhapsody In Blue, which Cozy and I combined on with bass and drums playing the main theme.

My favourite drummer ever!!! R.I.P. Cozy Powell

Cozy was the KING of the Double Bass

Cozy Powell was a amazing drummer. R.I.P

Cozy Powell probably had the best CV of any rock drummer in the 1970's and '80's. He brought his own big and distinctive personality to any band he played with. I think I recall him saying that his solo was not about demonstrating his technical virtuosity, but about putting on an exciting show for the fans. His drum solo from Rainbow, Live in Munich, 1977 gives a much clearer picture of what he could do. And there's this kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jL2JoLt6q6fWd2Q.html

Amazing drummer. Up there with Bonham, Paice and Palmer for me and not only for his great rock drumming but also his less is more philosophy which taught me a lot not just with regards drumming but how to play with other members in the band. Also Stargazer by Rainbow has one of the greatest intros of all time. He made double bass drums famous but unlike a lot of double bass drummers he knew his way around a snare too, and yes that’s an understatement Dance with the Devil etc. Also old enough to remember being woken with the terrible news of his death. Definitely a where were you when you heard moment and I know exactly where I was on that Sunday, where I was living and who I was with and I can’t say that about many events in life.

Thanks. Saw Cozy do this 1812 solo with Rainbow on their first UK tour in 1976. Never forget it. Bombast central. Had little cannons going off at the end and I think his drums were on a riser ... Cozy Rising 🔥🌈 🔥. What a band. As we left the theatre I heard someone say they’d seen Queen there a few nights before and that it was “nothing compared to this”. Queen are/were fantastic, so such a shame that this line up only lasted a few years. Music was changing then. Punk was about to explode. Rainbow mutated into a heavy version of Foreigner and Journey. I loved those phases too (many core fans didn’t) but this line up were untouchable at the time. Echoing what others have said here, he’s the only drummer who would have fitted with Zeppelin after Bonzo’s death.

I actually believe if Cozy would have been Bonham's replacement, not only being able to play what Bonham did, but give a whole new outlet to Zeppelin's creativity. I understand why they hung it up, but the "What If" factor would have made it so good!! R.I.P John & Cozy...

Went to this tour at the Newcastle City Hall in '83 and Cozy Powell was amazing. R.I.P. Cozy.

I saw Cozy with Keith Emerson & Greg Lake at the Mann Music Center in Philly, 1986. Very interesting to hear him in that particular format !! 😎

How could you not like Cozy Powell. A true legend to say the least. I named my last two cats Cozy and Dio... Nuff said.

Seeing Cozy play 'Dance with the Devil' inspired me to take up drums back in 1973. I saw him perform a number of times with Michael Schenker, Whitesnake and Brian May. Truly inspiring drummer who always bought his only style to whoever he played with.

Cozy always 😮 added class to any band he ever played with! Outstanding drum 🥁 skills. He just demands attention by his pure over the top talent you just can’t look away!🤩

Saw him in 1986 with Emerson and Lake. . . extremely theatrical!!!

The legend!!

slow & easy is my fave cozy track. whitesnake has had some good drummers. powell, dunbar, aldridge. i think its bogus that dunbar did the tracks for 87's whitesnake lp. but aldridge in all the videos. kinda partial to dunbar. whether it was journey, jefferson starship or snake and many others. He never really got the recognition he deserved. Alot like Powell.

Gary, you have to find a Scott Travis solo to review. He was (and remains) one of my favorite Metal drummers growing up. I would love to hear what you have to say about him.

Cool Cozy...I've seen the Whitesnake concert in 1983 and was so excited

In add of rainbow , i think Cozy is so good in Rough and ready by Jeff beck. I like his work with Yngwie too

I know everyone loved Neil Peart, and I myself think he was one of the greatest, but something about Cozy that just makes me feel it in my whole body. He was king of the triplets also. Listen to Rainbow Rising. He is a monster on that album. Also Long Live Rock and Roll.

Excellent solo too bad the camera didn’t get a close-up I know they wanted to add the light show but I’d rather see a close-up of his drumming. Saw him with rainbow in 77 fantastic.

I was lucky enough to see Whitesnake that year and saw this exact solo :) I probably have the program somewhere. Great showman.

That Stravinsky's piece is The Firebird's finale.

Thank U. My all time favourite and idol. Your programs are great

Yay! Amazing! Been waiting for this reaction for a while now!

I experienced Cozy Powell with Rainbow (Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie James Dio, Jimmy Bain and Tony Carey) in 1976, Tivoli concert hall in Copenhagen. Mindblown for life ... I read somewhere that Lars Ulrich (Metallica) was at the same concert and even hung around the Plaza Hotel to meet Ritchie and the band. Not sure if that happened though.

You should do a video on Jon Hiseman.. 👍

I saw that solo live...those flame pots singed my eyebrows!

What a fantastic performance.

Always loved his solo during Brian May's Ressurrection Live at Brixton. Incidentally I'd love to see a reaction to The Shadows' Brian Bennett playing his famous Little B solo live

Cozy was great in Rainbow

Monster sound

Thanks for this (and all other reacts.) One of my favorite drummers all time. Best album? Maybe "Raising" with Rainbow. Now we want a react of Jeff Porcaros best solo...

I once had, and since lost, a drumstick that Cozy threw during a drumsolo live in the Rainbow days in Munich or Stuttgart.

Well, as a partician with Rainbows Rising he is sure a legend. The best of his kind. Played with most of the popular hard rock bands in the 70-80 ties. RIP Cozy, so missed.

Cozy was such a powerhouse By the way, the piece that Yes usually opens with Is the Firebird suite by Igor Stravinsky

1812!👏

I'm suggesting that you do a reaction video to Pat Torpey's (Mr Big) drum solo!

The quad of Cozy are left handed . As i though it was right left . I saw a lot of videos , its left handed .

Cozy Powell played in bands with Ritchie Blackmore, Brian May, and Tony Iommi, if guitarists of that superb quality wanted to play with this guy then you know he we was one of the very best there ever was.

Saw Cozy playing with Sabbath, great drummer.

Really enjoyed that commentary, Cozy being a real fave. Can anyone say what the Kill the King drum-pattern is called? Cozy was the pioneer, I believe. Ace of Spades, Gillan's Secret of the Dance / Unchain Your Brain, Spotlight Kid, Gary Moore's Blinder, and possibly Ian Paice's take on Take Me With You, seem in the same vein - fast, like Hot for Teacher, but not quite the same.

Its a solo with Whitesnake here

Nobody could a crash cymbal with his right hand during a song like Cozy Powell (seriously).

Cozy!

There s tribute to Skin deep louie belldon too . Not just buddy rich .

Hi Gary You should review Huub Jansen. A drummer from Europe and a contemporary of Charlie Antolini. He is as good and he plays left handed. Very spectacular drummer.

The "classical" part is actually the end of the track "Over the Top" from Cozy's "Over the Top" album from 1979/80...go to 6 mins kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7GCes18tNCYZoE.html

Tommy albridge!

We can all see why Cozy was spoken about as a possible replacement for Bonzo for Zeppelin even though no one can replace Bonham.

Cozy! Gotta do 1977 solo!

Hi! Really appreciate your analysis, insight, generosity and humor. I usually don't comment stuff (waste of time) but it would be cool if you could do a thing on Morgan Agren and Fredrik Thordendal - Sol Niger Within...not a solo but probably well worth your time.

Those can do those who can’t teach

Thanks ))

hi, love what you do, is there any way to improve the sound quality of the KZfaq clips..

Try dance with the devil cozzy powel

How old is this guy? He reacts like he’s never seen a Cozy Powell drum solo before

Cozy Powell wasn't just a good drummer, "he was a virtuoso and master of the hard rock and roll drums".

Thanks for the cool breakdown. In the future, instead of beating your chest,( which is annoying) perhaps you should have a kit in front of you for demonstration purposes. Just sayin'...

your face suggests you ve never seen cozy powell or this drum solo before if your a drummer ""why not

One of the best rock drummers...... one of the worst solos

Typical rock solo with more of theatrics behind it , wasn't impressed !