“What made us different, is because of our communication,” explains Band of Gypsys drummer Buddy Miles in a previously unreleased interview. “Jimi [Hendrix] was a nucleus…he was the center of attention, which I had no problem with because I just knew that I wanted to be there. Billy [Cox] felt the same way. And you … Continue reading Watch: Buddy Miles Talks Jimi Hendrix, Band of Gypsys and Performing in Previously Unreleased Interview →

The Band of Gypsys’ second-ever performance of the song “Ezy Ryder” has been released for the first time. The recording is taken from the forthcoming boxset Songs for Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts which features Jimi Hendrix on guitar and vocals, Buddy Miles on drums and Billy Cox on bass performing together as The … Continue reading Listen to Jimi Hendrix’s Previously Unreleased “Ezy Ryder” from The Fillmore East Concerts →

In anticipation of the release of Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts the Jimi Hendrix estate and Sony Legacy have shared a previously unreleased interview with Band of Gypsys drummer Buddy Miles, who passed away in 2008. Miles is featured in the forthcoming box set Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts … Continue reading Watch: Drummer Buddy Miles Remembers Band of Gypsys and Jimi Hendrix →

A new exhibit will open at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this month. Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll explores the history of the instruments that have “inspired the musicians and made possible the songs we know and love.” The Play It Loud exhibit, which was previously on display at … Continue reading New Rock Hall Exhibit ‘Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll’ to Open this Month →

The Jimi Hendrix Estate announced that they have partnered with StraxArt to create a limited-edition series of the late musician’s artwork. The Jimi Hendrix Collection offers a range of high-quality reproductions of rare photographs, album covers, handwritten lyrics, and never before seen artwork. Each item comes with a certificate of authenticity, a reproduction Hendrix signature, … Continue reading Limited-Edition Reproductions of Jimi Hendrix’s Artwork Now for Sale →

On December 31, 1969, and January 1, 1970 guitar legend Jimi Hendrix debuted his Band of Gypsys project with four concerts at New York’s Fillmore East. These revolutionary concerts by Hendrix, drummer Buddy Miles, and bassist Billy Cox were recorded and have now been assembled into a comprehensive collection, Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore … Continue reading New Jimi Hendrix Box Set Features Previously Unreleased Band of Gypsys Tracks – Watch the Album Preview →

October 1, 1970 – Jimi Hendrix is buried at The Greenwood Cemetery in Renton, Washington. Hendrix’s mourners include Miles Davis, Eric Burdon, John Hammond, Johnny Winter and members of Derek and the Dominoes. October 1, 1982 – Sony introduces the first digital compact-disc player in Tokyo, which sells for about $730. October 1, 1998 – John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival fame gets a star … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 1 in Classic Rock →

September 18, 1983 – Kiss appear without their makeup for the first time during an MTV interview while promoting the release of their new album Lick It Up. Only two of the group’s original members were unveiled as founding drummer Peter Criss and guitarist Ace Frehley had left the band. Eric Carr and Vinnie Vincent … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 18 in Classic Rock →

September 16, 1970 – Jimi Hendrix goes to see his good friend Eric Burdon’s new band War, and is invited on stage to play guest guitar. This is his last time on stage as he dies less than 72 hours later. September 16, 2005 – Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil tears his calf when he leans over to sing along with … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 16 in Classic Rock →

September 6, 1970 – Jimi Hendrix makes his final live appearance with his band at the Isle Of Fehmarn in Germany.  He did join his friend Eric Burdon of War for a couple of songs at a club in London on September 16,  but was dead two days later.  His final band setlist was: “Killing Floor,” “Spanish Castle Magic,” “All Along the Watchtower,” “Hey … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 6 in Classic Rock →