Alan Powell
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Alan Powell is a drummer who was mainly active during the 1970s.
In 1964 Alan joined Manchester R&B band Ivans Meads who released their first single for EMI label "Sins of a Family" followed in 1965 with "We'll Talk about it Tomorrow". The band split in 1967.
His first notable appearances were with Chicken Shack
, appearing on the 1974 live album Goodbye, and Vinegar Joe
(see ). He continued his friendship with Robert Palmer from Vinegar Joe co-writing Gotta Get a Grip on You, Part 2 (from 1976's Some People Can Do What They Like), The Silver Gun (from 1983's Pride) and Life in Detail (from the soundtrack to 1990's Pretty Woman
).
During 1974 he joined Hawkwind
as a second drummer, recording two albums, 1975's Warrior on the Edge of Time
and 1976's Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music
, and contributed to Hawkwind collaborator Michael Moorcock
's 1975 album New Worlds Fair
. On leaving Hawkwind, he sessioned on Nik Turner
's 1978 album Xitintoday
.
During 1977 he formed the short lived touring band Kicks with Paul Rudolph (Hawkwind), Steve York (Vinegar Joe) and Cal Batchelor (Quiver), then teamed up with Mick Farren
for 1977's "Screwed Up" EP and 1978's Vampires Stole My Lunch Money album. Also in 1978 he formed Tanz Der Youth with The Damned leader Brian James, released the single "I'm Sorry, I'm Sorry"/"Delay", recorded a Peel Session http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/1970s/1978/Aug02tanzdaryouth, toured with Black Sabbath and appeared at Turner's Bohemian Love-In event.
At the end of the 1970s he emigrated to San Francisco and fronted his own new wave
Jo Allen and the Shapes band, releasing the 1980 single "Cryin' Over You"/"Lowlife" and "Shimmy, Shimmy" on the "415 Music" compilation album.
During the 1990s he re-united with some of his former Hawkwind colleagues for several North American tours which resulted in the 1995 live album and video Space Ritual Revisited and a 1996 studio album Past or Future.
In 1964 Alan joined Manchester R&B band Ivans Meads who released their first single for EMI label "Sins of a Family" followed in 1965 with "We'll Talk about it Tomorrow". The band split in 1967.
His first notable appearances were with Chicken Shack
Chicken Shack
Chicken Shack are a British blues band, founded in the mid-1960s by Stan Webb , Andy Silvester , and Alan Morley , who were later joined by Christine Perfect in 1968.-Career:...
, appearing on the 1974 live album Goodbye, and Vinegar Joe
Vinegar Joe (band)
Vinegar Joe were a British R&B band. They issued three albums on Island Records, but were best known for their live shows and launching the solo careers of Elkie Brooks and Robert Palmer.-History:...
(see ). He continued his friendship with Robert Palmer from Vinegar Joe co-writing Gotta Get a Grip on You, Part 2 (from 1976's Some People Can Do What They Like), The Silver Gun (from 1983's Pride) and Life in Detail (from the soundtrack to 1990's Pretty Woman
Pretty Woman
Pretty Woman is a 1990 romantic comedy film set in Los Angeles, California. Written by J.F. Lawton and directed by Garry Marshall, this motion picture features Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, and also Hector Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy, and Jason Alexander in supporting roles. Roberts played the only...
).
During 1974 he joined Hawkwind
Hawkwind
Hawkwind are an English rock band, one of the earliest space rock groups. Their lyrics favour urban and science fiction themes. They are also a noted precursor to punk rock and now are considered a link between the hippie and punk cultures....
as a second drummer, recording two albums, 1975's Warrior on the Edge of Time
Warrior on the Edge of Time
Warrior on the Edge of Time is Hawkwind's fifth studio album. It reached #13 on the UK album charts and was their third and last album to make the US Billboard chart, where it peaked at #150...
and 1976's Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music
Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music
Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music is the sixth studio album by the British rock band Hawkwind, released in 1976. It reached #33 on the UK album charts....
, and contributed to Hawkwind collaborator Michael Moorcock
Michael Moorcock
Michael John Moorcock is an English writer, primarily of science fiction and fantasy, who has also published a number of literary novels....
's 1975 album New Worlds Fair
New Worlds Fair
New Worlds Fair is a 1975 concept album by UK rock group Michael Moorcock & Deep Fix.Moorcock was an established science fiction author who had contributed lyrics and occasionally performed with Hawkwind...
. On leaving Hawkwind, he sessioned on Nik Turner
Nik Turner
Nik Turner is a British musician, best known as a founding member of space rock pioneers Hawkwind. Turner plays saxophones, flute, sings and is a composer...
's 1978 album Xitintoday
Xitintoday
Xitintoday is a studio album released by Nik Turner's Sphynx in 1978.- Track listing :All tracks composed by Nik Turner#"The Awakening " - 4:20#"The Pyramid Spell" - 4:18#"The Hall of Double Truth" - 6:00#"Anubis" - 4:39...
.
During 1977 he formed the short lived touring band Kicks with Paul Rudolph (Hawkwind), Steve York (Vinegar Joe) and Cal Batchelor (Quiver), then teamed up with Mick Farren
Mick Farren
Michael Anthony 'Mick' Farren is an English journalist, author and singer associated with counterculture and the UK Underground.-Music:...
for 1977's "Screwed Up" EP and 1978's Vampires Stole My Lunch Money album. Also in 1978 he formed Tanz Der Youth with The Damned leader Brian James, released the single "I'm Sorry, I'm Sorry"/"Delay", recorded a Peel Session http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/1970s/1978/Aug02tanzdaryouth, toured with Black Sabbath and appeared at Turner's Bohemian Love-In event.
At the end of the 1970s he emigrated to San Francisco and fronted his own new wave
New Wave music
New Wave is a subgenre of :rock music that emerged in the mid to late 1970s alongside punk rock. The term at first generally was synonymous with punk rock before being considered a genre in its own right that incorporated aspects of electronic and experimental music, mod subculture, disco and 1960s...
Jo Allen and the Shapes band, releasing the 1980 single "Cryin' Over You"/"Lowlife" and "Shimmy, Shimmy" on the "415 Music" compilation album.
During the 1990s he re-united with some of his former Hawkwind colleagues for several North American tours which resulted in the 1995 live album and video Space Ritual Revisited and a 1996 studio album Past or Future.
External links
- Punk 77 – Tanz der Youth
- & Associates – current employment