Buddy Miles
Buddy Miles played drums with
Jimi Hendrix in
The Band of Gypsys and also released albums with his band
The Buddy Miles Express. He helped kickstart an Eighties phenomenon when he became the voice of the
California Raisins for all their popular commercials.
Fast Facts
- Given name: George Miles
- Born: September 5, 1947
- Died: February 26, 2008
- Hometown: North Omaha, Nebraska
- Years Active: 1967–2008
- Played on two songs on Hendrix's monumental Electric Ladyland
- Hendrix produced the Buddy Miles Express album Electric Church
- Also played with David Bowie, Stevie Wonder and Carlos Santana among many others
Background
Buddy Miles began playing drums at the age of 12 in his fathers Bebop jazz band. As a teenager he played in a variety of soul and blues acts. Most notably with Wilson Pickett and The Delfonics
In 1967 Miles moved to Chicago where he formed Electric Flag with guitarist Mike Bloomfield. After the Electric Flag disbanded Miles started his own band, The Buddy Miles Express.
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