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Gypsy Sun and Rainbows
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Also known as A Band of Gypsys
History
Formation date August 1969
Formation place New York City, New York, USA
First gig August 18th, 1969
Last gig September 10th, 1969
Personnel
Manager(s) Mike Jeffery
Members Jimi Hendrix
Mitch Mitchell
Billy Cox
Larry Lee
Juma Sultan
Jerry Velez

Gypsy Sun and Rainbows (sometimes shortened to Rainbows; also known as A Band of Gypsys) was a band comprising guitarist/singer/songwriter Jimi Hendrix, drummer Mitch Mitchell, bassist Billy Cox, rhythm guitarist/singer/songwriter Larry Lee, percussionist Juma Sultan and conga player Jerry Velez. Formed in New York in August 1969 after the breakup of The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Rainbows was active for just one month, a run which resulted in only four live appearances, most notably at the Woodstock Festival where they made their debut.

History[]

Formation[]

Woodstock Festival[]

Main article: August 18th, 1969

Breakup[]

Band[]

  • Jimi Hendrix – lead guitar, vocals
  • Mitch Mitchell – drums
  • Billy Cox – bass
  • Larry Lee – rhythm guitar, vocals (on "Mastermind" and "Gypsy Woman")
  • Juma Sultan – percussion
  • Jerry Velez – congas

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Gypsy Sun and Rainbows

Members
Jimi HendrixMitch MitchellBilly CoxLarry LeeJuma SultanJerry Velez

Famous performances
Woodstock Festival


Main bands

The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceGypsy Sun and RainbowsBand of GypsysThe Cry of Love