Thursday, November 18, 2021

Grammy Hall of Fame - Band of Gypsys Album

In this edition of Grammy Hall of Fame, Band of Gypsys by Jimi Hendrix was inducted in 2013.


Band of Gypsys is a live album recorded without the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Personnel -
Billy Cox (Bass, Vocals)
Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Vocals)*
*Producer
Buddy Miles (Drums, Vocals)

Certified Gold by the RIAA in 1970
Certified Platinum by the RIAA in 1991
Certified Double Platinum by the RIAA in 1998

Noteworthy mention -
The Band of Gypsys were inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2019.  Billy Cox accepted the honor on behalf of the late Jimi Hendrix and late Buddy Miles.

The success of the Band of Gypsys, both as a group and as the album, failed to thrive over time.  The Jimi Hendrix Experience faired far better with critics.

Read more on Wikipedia.

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