Slade drummer Don Powell joins Rockonteurs
About this episode
Don Powell, the drummer of Slade, shares his experiences and stories from the band's legendary career and a life-changing accident.
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by Slade drummer Don Powell. Gary is very excited as Slade are one of the first bands he ever saw on stage and their live shows remain utterly legendary. Don was and remains a childhood hero! In this episode Don chats to Guy and Gary about how the band got together, his musical influences, the huge success the band enjoyed in the 70s, and a remarkable tale about the devastating accident that changed his life in 1973. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @thedonpowellband @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More episodes of Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
- Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood joins the Rockonteurs
- Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes on the Rockonteurs podcast with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
- Richard Barbieri joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt on Rockonteurs
- Greg Phillinganes joins Gary and Guy on the Rockonteurs podcast
- Edgar Wright on the Rockonteurs podcast
- Simon Napier-Bell joins the Rockonteurs
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt podcast page.