Buddy Miles
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Miles performing in Germany, 1972 | |
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| Born | George Allen Miles Jr. September 5, 1947 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 2008 (aged 60) |
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| Years active | 1959–2008 |
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| Website | www.buddymiles.com |
George Allen "Buddy" Miles Jr. (September 5, 1947 – February 26, 2008) was an American composer, drummer, guitarist, vocalist and producer. He was a founding member of the Electric Flag (1967), a member of Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys (1969–1970), founder and leader of the Buddy Miles Express and later, the Buddy Miles Band. Miles also played and recorded with Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, and others. He also sang lead vocals on the California Raisins claymation TV commercials and recorded two California Raisins R&B albums.