Paul Cook

Biography

Paul Cook is an English drummer, celebrated as a founding member of the pioneering punk rock band the Sex Pistols. Born on July 20, 1956, his hard-hitting and direct drumming style provided the relentless backbone for the band's only studio album, 'Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols'. After the Sex Pistols disbanded in 1978, he and guitarist *Steve Jones* formed The Professionals, releasing the album 'I Didn't See It Coming'. Throughout his career, Cook has been involved in numerous other projects, including the bands Man Raze with *Phil Collen* of *Def Leppard*, and Chiefs of Relief. He has also worked as a session musician for artists like *Edwyn Collins* and briefly produced for *Bananarama*.