Gerardo "Jerry" Velez | |
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| Born | August 15, 1947 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Origin | The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz fusion, funk rock, soul, blues rock, electronic, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, event producer, music director |
| Instrument(s) | Percussion, congas, drums, harmonica, vocals |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Website | [1] |
Gerardo "Jerry" Velez (born August 15, 1947) is an American musician. Best known for performing with American psychedelic rock musician Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock Festival in August 1969, Velez is a veteran percussionist and drummer, who has performed with many artists covering a number of different genres of music. He is also a common member of jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra.