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Born: September 05, 1947 in Omaha, NE
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Died: February 26, 2008 in Austin, TX
Genre: Pop/Rock

Biography:
Best known as the drummer in Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys, Buddy Miles also had a lengthy solo career that drew from rock, blues, soul, and funk in varying combinations. Born George Miles in Omaha, NE, on September 5, 1947, he started playing the drums at age nine, and joined his father's jazz band the Bebops as a mere 12 year old. As a teenager, ... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2007 Food for the I
2005 Changes
2002 Blues Berries
1997 Tribute to Jimi Hendrix
1997 Miles Away from Home
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Member Of: Santana Electric Flag More >> Similar Artists: Jimi Hendrix Billy Cobham Santana More >>

Influenced By: Grady Tate Philly Joe Jones Otis Redding Wilson Pickett Art Blakey More >>

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