Don Powell

British rock drummer (formerly of Slade)

American vocalist, pianist and actor born in 1936, Los Angeles, CA, USA and died in 1995, Udine, Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Italy. Powell arrived in Italy in the early 60s as an Archie Savage ballet's conductor. At the end of the tour, he settled in Rome and founded The King's Men Orchestra with whom he performed with great success at some of the most important Italian clubs, both as singer and pianist. His first single in Italy was Com'È Grande Questa Casa Senza Te / Mani Fredde, two romantic songs well suited to the deep, warm tones of his voice. He later worked with the Parade label, where the released several 7" with music from Spaghetti Western movies, for composers such as Marcello Giombini, Carlo Savina and Nico Fidenco.