Died On This Date (February 26, 2008) Buddy Miles / Jimi Hendrix
Posted by themusicsover.com on February 26, 2009
Buddy Miles died on February 26, 2008 presumably from congestive heart failure at the age of 60. Miles was the great drummer behind Jimi Hendrix’s Band of Gypsys. Prior to that he spent his teens playing in such bands as the Ink Spots, the Delfonics and with Wilson Pickett. In the mid-’80s, Miles was introduced to a whole new generation as the voice of The California Raisins in the popular ad campaign. It is his voice that was heard sining “I Heard It Through The Grapevine.” His drums could be heard throughout his career behind the likes of Carlos Santana, Cheech & Chong and even Phish. Mitch Mitchell, drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience was found dead in a hotel room on November 12, 2008.
edtajchman said
oh man I didn’t even know, Miles is a living legend in my book. Now he and Jimi can get their groove on up in heaven. R.I.P.
Billiam said
You must mention that he was the drummer for the Electric Flag!! This group that was fronted by Mike Bloomfield (also RIP) was groundbreaking from early 1967 until mid 1968. Buddy sang some great tunes for them including “Texas” which was a tour-de-force for the “Flag” back then.
Evan said
Yep its been a year already! Wow! Buddy Miles is one of the most under-rated drummers in Rock history…