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 Famous performances |
Main bands |
The Jimi Hendrix Experience • Gypsy Sun and Rainbows • Band of Gypsys • The Cry of Love |