Nigel Powell | |
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Nigel Powell playing at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in June 2010.
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Background information | |
Born |
Bromley, Kent, England |
1 October 1971
Origin | Abingdon, England |
Occupation(s) | Musician, producer |
Instruments | Drums, percussion, piano, guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, keyboards, vocals |
Associated acts | Frank Turner, Dive Dive, Unbelievable Truth |
Nigel Powell (born 1 October 1971, Bromley, Kent, England) is an English multi-instrumental musician from Abingdon, England.
Powell was educated at Abingdon School. While at school he was in a band called Illiterate Hands, which also featured future Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood and Andy Yorke, brother of Thom Yorke.
He currently works as Frank Turner's live and studio drummer as a member of The Sleeping Souls and is also a member of the Oxford based alternative rock band Dive Dive. He was formerly a member of Unbelievable Truth. He is endorsed by Pro-Mark Sticks and Sabian Cymbals. Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls headlined Wembley Arena in April 2012 and played at the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.