ABOUT
Ian (Curly) sings lead vocals with The Don Powell Band (DPB) (Don being the former and original drummer with SLADE).
In addition to The DPB, Curly also performs solo shows for private events and parties, singing the best of the best covers from across many genres!
Biog: Curly has performed in London in the West End Shows: Miss Saigon / Evita / Starlight Express / Damn Yankees and Me & My Girl.
He is also very honoured to have worked as a backing vocalist to Irene Cara (Fame/Flashdance) and pop star Sonia on UK & European Tours, incl. TV appearances on Blue Peter & Pebble Mill @ One as well as 'Live at The London Palladium!'
Curly has also performed on cruise ships for P&O, MSC & Costa Cruises, sailing the Mediterranean and Caribbean as well as four World Cruises!
More recently, Curly spent a number of years singing in Gran Canaria, before returning to the UK to take up lead singing duties with NWOBHM legends DESOLATION ANGELS, performing at rock festivals all over the UK and Europe! Since then, Curly has fronted some great UK bands including ‘Snakeskin Rose’ a very popular, high energy rock covers band as well as a successful Journey/Bon Jovi tribute band!
- Screen name:
- CURLY
- Member since:
- Oct 02 2006
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
Ronnie James Dio, Toto, Paul Rodgers/Bad Co., Paul Carrack, Queen, Elvis, Slade, Thunder, Whitesnake, U2, David Foster, Bryan Adams, Myles Kennedy/Alterbridge, James Ingram, Michael McDonald, Don Henley/The Eagles, Journey, Bon Jovi, ACDC, Led Zep, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Foo's, Shinedown, Pearl Jam, Stone Sour, 30 Seconds to Mars, Def Leppard, GNR, The Rolling Stones.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Shure Beta 58 GLXD (Digital) Wireless Mic
Mackie 450 Active PA
Allen & Heath Zedi10fx mixing desk
ADJ Stinger2 LED Lighting Rig
LED Uplighters
MUSIC
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Desolation Angels EP Samples
Desolation Angels EP Samples Year: 2014 Album: EP 'SWEETER THE MEAT' Genre: Metal
Samples of the five tracks on a recently released EP: Sweeter the Meat / Metal Man / Medusa / Arch Angel / Set Your Spirit Free
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Summer of 69 (sample) with piano accomp.
Summer of 69 (sample) with piano accomp. Track number: 1 Year: 2019 Album: N/A Genre: Acoustic
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GET UP! The Don Powell Band (Acoustic After Hours Mix)
GET UP! The Don Powell Band (Acoustic After Hours Mix) Year: 2021 Genre: Acoustic
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Back on the Road Again! The Don Powell Band
Back on the Road Again! The Don Powell Band Year: 2021 Genre: Classic Rock
I sing lead vocals and some backing on this.
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GET UP! The Don Powell Band
GET UP! The Don Powell Band Year: 2021 Genre: Rock
Brand New song released in November 2021 by The Don Powell Band with whom I sing lead vocals.
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Arch Angel (Fronting Desolation Angels)
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