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]