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Drew McDowall

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Drew McDowall in 1997 with Moon, one of Coil's dogs.

Drew McDowall (born 28 January 1961, in Paisley, Scotland) is a Scottish musician, most notably as a member, collaborator and remixer for influential music groups.

History

McDowall formed Poems, an art-punk trio, in 1978 with his wife Rose McDowall, whom he later divorced. During the 80s McDowall was a member of Psychic TV. McDowall performed with Coil regularly for several years, becoming an official member in 1995. McDowall wrote a song as Screwtape, released in 1998. McDowall currently is a member of the group Captain Sons & Daughters. McDowall also tour-managed The Shamen.

McDowall met Nicole Dorsey while recording in New Orleans in September 1996, probably for the Backwards session, and they married in February, 1997. McDowall has a daughter, Keri, from his marriage with Rose McDowall.

Discography

Solo

  • "Tongs" as Screwtape on the compilation album Interiors. (1998)

Collaborative

Remixes

  • "The Snow (As Pure As?)" remix alongside John Balance on The Snow (1991)
  • "The Art of Self Destruction, Part One", "The Downward Spiral (The Bottom)", "Eraser (Denial; Realization)", "Eraser (Polite)" and "Erased, Over, Out" remixes alongside Coil on the album Further Down the Spiral (1995)
  • "Cowboys In Bangkok 1995 (Coil vs Elph Mix)" remix alongside Peter Christopherson on the Chris and Cosey album "Twist"

Official