About this episode

Don Powell shares stories from his early days in the glam rock era.

We’re celebrating the golden age of glam rock with legendary #Slade drummer, #DonPowell! In this special episode, Don shares incredible, firsthand stories from his early days in the UK’s Black Country, offering a unique perspective on the music scene that changed everything. From rubbing shoulders with legends like #LedZeppelin and #BlackSabbath to capturing the true magic of the glam rock era, Don recounts his time alongside contemporaries such as #TRex, #TheSweet, #DavidBowie, #MotttheHoople, and many more. This is part 1. Enjoy! Find us on social: YouTube: @RockofNationsWithDaveandShane Instagram: @RockNationsDK TikTok: @RockOfNationswithDK Facebook: @RockofNationsDK X (Twitter): @RockNationsDK SHOW CREDITS Hosts & Producers: Dave Kinchen and Shane McEachern Theme Music: Lyrics written by Dave Kinchen Sound Design: Produced with AI assistance and Drum Pad Machine

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave Kinchen, Shane McEachern

Guest: Don Powell

Topics covered

• glam rock
• music history
• interviews
• Don Powell
• Slade
• UK music scene

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Slade, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, T. Rex, The Sweet, Mott the Hoople

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