Buddy Miles was a master of Blues and Funk drumming. He was a personality that could keep the back beat strong while hitting the high notes and having fun the whole time. He could play all styles of music and had a way of just finding the groove. He played with a variety of people and bands, but is best known as the drummer for Band of Gypsys with Jimi Hendrix, and Billy Cox. Buddy also played drums on Electric Ladyland. He was in my opinion by the far the best drummer that Hendrix played with and when you listen to them together you can just feel how they groove and bring out the best in each other. You can tell from the pic's below that Buddy and Jimi were tight and if you sitdown with a few beers and let band of gypys play you can hear some of Jimi's best work because of Buddy. And how can you not love a big dude rocking an american flag harley trike in the late 60's. RIP Buddy!
Buddy and Jimi kicking it in the studio 
Buddy and Jimi post show beverages 
Buddy and Jimi talking out song selection at Newport Jazz Festival
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