Cozy Powell Almost Joined Led Zeppelin Then Died at 104 MPH

Cozy Powell was the drummer even Led Zeppelin reportedly respected from a distance — the thunder behind Rainbow’s “Stargazer,” and the powerhouse who helped resurrect Black Sabbath when they needed muscle behind the kit. He wasn’t just a rock drummer; he was the ultimate hired gun: louder, heavier, and more relentless than almost anyone in his era. This rock documentary tracks how the man who made “Dance with the Devil” a global hit became one of the most in-demand players in hard rock — trusted by the Jeff Beck Group, Whitesnake, and the Brian May Band when they needed a drummer who could carry the whole show. From the legendary “1812 Overture” drum spectacle to the combustible push-pull with Ritchie Blackmore on classics like “Since You’ve Been Gone” and “Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll,” Cozy lived at maximum volume. But the same obsession with speed that shaped his playing also followed him offstage — and it ended on the M4 motorway, where reports say he crashed at extreme speed. We uncover the story of the drummer who supposedly turned down a shot at the post-Bonham throne… and still became one of rock’s most unforgettable forces. 🔺💳 Big Gear, Manageable Payments Need serious drum gear without dropping it all at once? zZounds has payment plans made for drummers 👉 https://bit.ly/ZZSOUNDS #CozyPowell #RainbowBand #BlackSabbath #LedZeppelin