R.I.P Buddy Miles
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Damn ......R.I.P.
Band of Gypsys ... reunited.
say, is your name Monty?
Way back in my college years,we must have played Band of Gypsys, Santana and Buddy Miles live albums a 1000 times.
Rest in Peace...
Rest in Peace...
WOW! His was one of the 1st jazz albums I remember. He was also the 1st big man I saw that played the drums.
R. I. P. Brother Miles!!!
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Rip
"We Got To Live Together"
This hurts to hear.
This hurts to hear.
I just got hip to this guy and now he's gone?
R.I.P.
R.I.P.
Damn...RIP
RIP Buddy Miles...you live on through the legend of your music.
Another giant departed...RIP brother.
Damn...
This really saddens me. I just listened to his long version of "Down By The River" this morning.
That's my favorite Buddy Miles song. R.I.P. Sad day. If you're not up on Buddy, Get up on him.
damn, this is unfortunate. i keep wax on the walls in my living room and sure enough, them changes is on my wall. rest in peace.
DAMN!!
I literally wore this album OUT!!
R.I.P
listen to him here:
Power To Love
Jimi Hendrix
Band of Gypsys
1970
http://www.drummerworld.com/Sound/buddymilespowertolove.mp3
short bio:
George Miles, 5 September 1945, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. A teenage prodigy, this powerful, if inflexible, drummer was a veteran of several touring revues prior to his spell with soul singer Wilson Pickett. In 1967, Miles joined the Electric Flag at the behest of guitarist Mike Bloomfield, whose subsequent departure left the drummer in control.
Although the band collapsed in the wake of a disappointing second album, Miles retained its horn section for his next venture, the Buddy Miles Express. This exciting unit also included former Mitch Ryder guitarist Jim McCarthy. Their first album, Expressway To Your Skull, was full of driving, electric soul rhythms that had the blessing of Jimi Hendrix, who produced the album and wrote the sleeve notes. In 1969, Miles joined Hendrix in the ill-fated Band Of Gypsies. The drummer then continued his own career with the Buddy Miles Band and the rumbustious Them Changes album, the title track of which was a minor US hit. As an integral part of the artist's career, the song was not only featured on Band Of Gypsies, but provided one of the highlights of Miles' 1972 collaboration with Carlos Santana, which was recorded live in an extinct Hawaiian volcano. Having participated in an ill-fated Electric Flag reunion, the drummer continued his prolific rock/soul output with a variety of releases. Despite enjoying a seemingly lower profile during the 80s, Miles was the guiding musical force behind the successful California Raisins, a cartoon band inspired by television advertising. In the mid-90s Miles reappeared with an accomplished album on Rykodisc Records that included his interpretations of "All Along The Watchtower" and "Born Under A Bad Sign". Blues Berries featured guitarist Rocky Athas.
Source: vh1.com
I literally wore this album OUT!!
R.I.P
listen to him here:
Power To Love
Jimi Hendrix
Band of Gypsys
1970
http://www.drummerworld.com/Sound/buddymilespowertolove.mp3
short bio:
George Miles, 5 September 1945, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. A teenage prodigy, this powerful, if inflexible, drummer was a veteran of several touring revues prior to his spell with soul singer Wilson Pickett. In 1967, Miles joined the Electric Flag at the behest of guitarist Mike Bloomfield, whose subsequent departure left the drummer in control.
Although the band collapsed in the wake of a disappointing second album, Miles retained its horn section for his next venture, the Buddy Miles Express. This exciting unit also included former Mitch Ryder guitarist Jim McCarthy. Their first album, Expressway To Your Skull, was full of driving, electric soul rhythms that had the blessing of Jimi Hendrix, who produced the album and wrote the sleeve notes. In 1969, Miles joined Hendrix in the ill-fated Band Of Gypsies. The drummer then continued his own career with the Buddy Miles Band and the rumbustious Them Changes album, the title track of which was a minor US hit. As an integral part of the artist's career, the song was not only featured on Band Of Gypsies, but provided one of the highlights of Miles' 1972 collaboration with Carlos Santana, which was recorded live in an extinct Hawaiian volcano. Having participated in an ill-fated Electric Flag reunion, the drummer continued his prolific rock/soul output with a variety of releases. Despite enjoying a seemingly lower profile during the 80s, Miles was the guiding musical force behind the successful California Raisins, a cartoon band inspired by television advertising. In the mid-90s Miles reappeared with an accomplished album on Rykodisc Records that included his interpretations of "All Along The Watchtower" and "Born Under A Bad Sign". Blues Berries featured guitarist Rocky Athas.
Source: vh1.com
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I knew Buddy personally...for years I've sadly watched his health and general well being deteriorate. It's a sad thing to watch one you rever so highly (as I did of him) going down & be unable to do anything (about it) but watch. I expected to hear this news any day for the past few years. Being prepared does nothing to lessen the blow.
RIP Buddy! Thanks for being here & for what you did. You are sorely missed.
"If I don't see you no more in this world,
I'll meet you in the next one...
Don't be late" - Jimi Hendrix, Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
RIP Buddy! Thanks for being here & for what you did. You are sorely missed.
"If I don't see you no more in this world,
I'll meet you in the next one...
Don't be late" - Jimi Hendrix, Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
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