Buddy Miles

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Buddy Miles
Miles performing in Germany, 1972
Background information
Birth name	George Allen Miles Jr.
Born	(1947-09-05)September 5, 1947 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Died	February 26, 2008(2008-02-26) (aged 60) Austin, Texas
Genres	Rock R&B jazz fusion soul
Occupations	Musician songwriter arranger
Instruments	Drums guitar keyboards vocals
Years active	1959–2008
Labels	Columbia Mercury Atlantic Casablanca
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.