Bands & artists like Cozy Powell

If you like Cozy Powell, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

New to Cozy Powell? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Carmine Appice

Carmine Appice

With a powerful drumming technique showcased in bands like Vanilla Fudge and Cactus, Appice shares a similar hard rock intensity and rhythmic drive.

heavy metal
Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

Taylor's work with Queen features a mix of hard rock and intricate rhythms that parallel the driving energy found in Powell's music.

dance-rock hard rock pop rock
Billy Cobham

Billy Cobham

Cobham's fusion of jazz and rock with complex rhythms and powerful drumming techniques creates an intense listening experience akin to Powell's work.

funk jazz jazz rock
Aynsley Dunbar

Aynsley Dunbar

Dunbar’s contributions to bands like Journey feature a blend of rock and blues with strong rhythmic foundations similar to those found in Powell’s tracks.

blues blues rock glam rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Cozy Powell?

Artists similar to Cozy Powell include Carmine Appice, Roger Taylor, Billy Cobham and Aynsley Dunbar. Each shares elements of Cozy Powell's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Cozy Powell?

Cozy Powell is primarily known for hard rock. Driven by aggressive rhythms and punctuated accents, his music pulses with a relentless energy that compels movement and engagement.

Where should I start if I like Cozy Powell?

If you enjoy Cozy Powell, start with Carmine Appice — their album "Carmine Appice" is a great entry point. With a powerful drumming technique showcased in bands like Vanilla Fudge and Cactus, Appice shares a similar hard rock intensity and rhythmic drive.