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Cozy Powell - Ludwig red sparkle

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I've been revisiting some old videos of my drumming hero Cozy Powell and wondered whether anyone here knew what became of the original Ludwig red sparkle double kit that he used on all the Hammer and early Rainbow recordings before he went to Yamaha in the early 80s. I felt sure I read somewhere that it went to an Italian collector but can't find that info anymore.

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"If 'A' equals 'success' in life then 'A' equals 'X' plus 'Y' plus 'Z' where work equals 'X', 'Y' is play and 'Z' is keeping your mouth shut" - Albert Einstein.


1920s 14"x5" Ludwig Super Sensitive Dual Snare
1957 6 1/2" x15" Slingerland WMP Concert King
1938 8"x15" Leedy Broadway Standard
1947-53 14x6.5" NOB Ludwig & Ludwig Universal
...plus a bunch of mismatched Slingerlands that collectively make a pleasing noise.
Posted on 9 years ago
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Paolo Sburlati has them. http://www.oocities.org/drummerinterviews/paolo.html

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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That was a very interesting read!! Thanks for posting it, Mark!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 9 years ago
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Yep. My dear friend Paolo Sburlati. A true gentleman and an amazing player!

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Posted on 9 years ago
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Cozy was an awesome drummer. Loved him with Jeff Beck too.

And yes, an interesting read. Paolo was a smart guy. I wondered about the photos in the book as well. They are fantastic.

Posted on 9 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

Paolo Sburlati has them. http://www.oocities.org/drummerinterviews/paolo.html

Thanks so much for the very informative link. After reading it and doing a bit of web research I found a fascinating video clip of Paolo actually playing Cozy's old kit which is incredible. See for yourself. I wonder how much money it would take for him to part with it!

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEAv4_PQXeg"]Drums solo - Paolo Sburlati - YouTube[/ame]

I had the good fortune to meet Cozy at a drum clinic he gave in around 1980 or 81 in London. Such a nice straight-up kind of guy who always had time to talk to people. I loved his uncompromising approach to drumming and despite his reputation as a hard hitting no-nonsense player, he could also play with terrific subtlety and grace when required. I note also that they have just this year unveiled a plaque in Cirencester (UK) where he came from to commemorate his life. A great ambassador for our instrument.

"If 'A' equals 'success' in life then 'A' equals 'X' plus 'Y' plus 'Z' where work equals 'X', 'Y' is play and 'Z' is keeping your mouth shut" - Albert Einstein.


1920s 14"x5" Ludwig Super Sensitive Dual Snare
1957 6 1/2" x15" Slingerland WMP Concert King
1938 8"x15" Leedy Broadway Standard
1947-53 14x6.5" NOB Ludwig & Ludwig Universal
...plus a bunch of mismatched Slingerlands that collectively make a pleasing noise.
Posted on 9 years ago
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