I think where Buddy was really underestimated was his voice. Everybody talks about what a great drummer he was but I could put his voice against any soul singer and Buddy wouldn't fare badly. Man his voice was wonderful. Hell of a songwriter to I might add.
Agreed. The track Stop off the Band of Gypsys live album really showcases his dynamic singing abilities. Even on his earlier solo albums prior to playing with Jimi, he was such an awesome singer! The fact that he sang like that, all while playing the drums at the same time, is a testament to how great he really was.
...I met Buddy at the Detroit Airport circa 2007 ,while he was enroute to his residence in Dallas Tx.We were waiting on our connecting flights. I happened to be with a camera team and he didn't mind me spontaneously interviewing him.I asked him about the B.O.G. and he seemed to go into a trance about the other worldly experience it was.He was very generous and kind to the me and the team and invited me to his house to Jam. He said his was working on his next album titled "In the Basement ". Great Musician and human being. Thank you Buddy..
Super-talented multi-instrumentalist...yes he was! Thank you Mr. Buddy Miles for all the great music you gave the world. Love his warm personality, wit, and intelligence. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in Musical Peace and Power!
I met Buddy in the late 80's in Chicago, maybe 88 or so. Driving a cab, still remember the ride. 2500 Addison to 1601 Lunt for you Chicago folks. Of all the 1000's of rides I had, I remember the details of this one. Got a call on the radio to pick up Miles on the 3rd floor. Just another ride. He wasn't ready and I had to wait. He asked me to help him carry things to the cab. Turned out it was a bunch of guitars. As we were going along I kept looking in the mirror and I thought, Jesus this is Buddy Miles! I had to ask and he was ahead of me and said he was. Very humble guy it seemed. He said he was in Chicago for the opening of a bar and then to Los Angeles to record a best of Buddy Miles album. I told him I saw him in El Paso in 1970 but I couldn't remember who he opened for. If you can imagine all the shows he must have played and he remembered it was The James Gang. Right. He invited me to the show that night free. I was thrilled. But when I got home, my wife was sick and said I should go with my friend. I am sort of old school folks, your place is with your lady so I didn't go. Never did hear if he made that album, never got to use my passes. He said that 2 of the guitars were Jimi's but I don't know how you could verify that. I told him his retirement fund was in the trunk. He seemed genuinely amused that I thought they were worth anything. Never heard anything about Buddy after that until he died a few years back.
Hey, I used to drive a cab, and I've met Buddy Miles, too! Danbeau, if you saw Buddy's show in El Paso, 1970, then you saw my brother play, for he was one of Buddy's guitarists at that time! I remember riding in a limo with Buddy and my brother after they did a show at the Boston Gardens (1971). About 20 odd years after that, I was driving a cab in the suburbs of Wash. D.C. when I drove the members of Foghat to Reagan National Airport to catch a plane! True story.
Houston about 1970 I was working at a dog show in the 2 level parking lot of the Houston Coliseum, I was 13. We heard some drums from next door, looked thru some glass doors and could see concert lights. After trying the doorknob, we were surprised when it opened. so we went in! Not knowing any better we proceeded to climb the stairs to the stage and walked up to a big black drummer wearing a ratty sweatshirt with 30 or more holes in the front. I had heard of Buddy Miles since we were starting to learn guitar and could play "Down by the River". He was very nice to us ,asking if we were coming to the show- we replied no 'cause we didn't drive and had no ride. I think he would have put us on the list if we could get there. Anyway we left and later that day scored a ride to the the show (cost us $4.50) Deep Purple and Buddy Miles my first concert ever and still play guitar and keys to this day! I really believe he was a gentle soul! R.I.P.
A legend for a long time & if Buddy Rich says i like how you play which he was not famous for when it came to Rock drummers & that means you're doing something right & Buddy did that with such passion & sometimes too much passion, but he was a great player & when Mitch Mitchell called him the cement mixer he did so with a smile. He was a larger-than-life man & was lucky to see him even if only once. I can only recall Buddy Rich talking about one other drummer he admired which was Danny Seraphine & rightly so. Buddy got to play with so many great guitar players & one i loved was Mr. Rocky Athas & they made some killer blues & rock. Missing Buddy & he may have not been the Neil Peart type he was the heartbeat of so much great music. 🥁🎸
Buddy loved to ride and he loved to party…he rode his big trike with a group of us on Harleys in Novato, CA back in the 70’s, it had to be about 1975, maybe earlier. He partied with us and was so much fun! He was one of the great musicians and singers…❤️
I finally saw him in what might have been his last full gig at The Sebastian Beach Inn, Florida, just weeks or months before he passed. :/ He gave it all that night. The band said it was time to finish. He was whipped. Folks kept yelling for Down by the River, so he stayed. 18minutes later he left the stage, I cried. Sweet man. RIP Bud
I'm stunned! Buddy seems to play some mean gi tar also! Bless the lord for this MONUMENT of a MUSICIAN! He, Billy Cox and Jimi were the REAL DEAL! Eternal gratitude... R.I.P. Buddy!
I had the unexpected pleasure to meet this man many years ago. He was very personable and spoke with me for quite some time! What an exceptional person!
As it has happened with so many talented people like Buddy, they are not properly managed during their careers. Some survive bad management to find good management. Some are permanently crippled and never get back on top. My all time favorite recording featuring Buddy is the Santana-Buddy Miles live in Hawaii 1972.....Them Changes. What an amazing talent he was.
I needed this! Buddy understood his DIVINITY and that’s POWERFUL. He inner stood his talent was an extension of something Spiritual. I’ve gone down the rabbit hole watching him on TH-cam. One of my favorite performances is him and Billy Preston on The Midnight Special doing a gospel song. Wow it was AMAZING. Buddy’s voice is so good And YES we know on the drums he was going to bring the house to pure JOY.
LONG LIVE BAND OF GYPSY'S Wow didn't know how SUPER talented this cat was amazing vocals with the right hit he could have easily been another Sam Cooke Wilson picket right along with the rest of the soul shouter...that song at the end is butter
As I have gotten old I don't have any regrets regarding people. No one I need to apologize to. I've treated everyone kindly. I do regret incidences where I was around Buddy Miles and Rick James and didn't acknowledge them. I was trying to be cool. They deserved respect and admiration. I loved them both.
True genius Buddy Miles n nice guy . I met him 3x NYC . THINDERSUPERPOWER DRUMS from him . Super Voice Gospel / Soul he was ! Electric Flag 1968 / 1974 2x . Band of Gypsys MIND BLOWN surprise > Buddy & Billy Cox made me REALLY hear Jimi Hendrix s BB KIng on steroids sounds on both rythym n lead solos ! Those 3 Musicians got me to learn guitar playing n PLAY !
Tenho um disco de Buddy Miles,e desde esse disco até hoje a música dele faz a minha cabeça e os meus dias serem menos hard. Esteja em paz brother Miles!
He was fkg AMAZING!! Every bit the peacenik & lover he appears to be here. We worked & hung out. If you wanna hear the songs we recorded ""See my comment above
Sanada MeitreiyaAm i seeing who i think i am seeing playing the lead guitar with Buddy Miles on "Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze(6:49) in this video.I am asking because i do not see his name mentioned in the comment section Terence Trent Darby 1986 and other albums? That guy had a taste of the fame, one of the fastest success stories ever. Very proud of the way he got out after seeing it for what was and saved his own life. OK so the public may have rejected his second album neither Fish nor Flesh ,but this ma survived to out live the negative machinations of the music industry unlike many other fallen heroes. Total respect to him for that .This man is total " G" in my opinion. Found his peace and settled with a family in Italy. "Sanada Meitreiya" ,thats his rebirth name.
They truly should do a documentary on the brother been listening to him since forever ❤❤❤❤ I love this brother I often wonder what happen to him . The badest drummer eve
Perhaps the most interesting moment in this interviews is Buddy's revelation that Richard Speck was an accomplished blues guitarist. Shame he didn't use his powers for good.
That guy's face reveals a very trusted mind and soul. If he had one. Turned himself into a woman in prison. I'm sorry but showing that hideous mug just upset me.
When they roll the credits in the end, they cite Buddy and Jimi as the songwriters of Hey Joe. False! The song was actually written by Billy Roberts, and Hendrix played the song in the style of a folk musician from Greenwich Village named Tom Rose.
wow...surprise for me @ ~16:53 a very interesting comment about Richard Speck being a great blues guitarist amongst his other claims to infamy... as Toney Isiah commented below
I saw The Buddy Miles band in a small club in Philly and I never saw one man control the crowd the way he did. If he said "Jump" everybody jumped ect .
So buddy and Jim I hung out. When he sang purple haze, he had this vibe, like ya I was there, justified. But it sounds like it’s from there and that time. Eerie and fantastic at the same time😊😊
Hold on just a minute this is music history I never even knew that buddy Miles played the guitar I never new he produces this film The Band of Gypsys Return is the last Album I got on Buddy Miles Just before he transition RIP. WLOU Louisville, KY radio station played Who Knows When they came on the Air in the morning we woke up to Jimi Hendrix going to School 1969
An ex-student of mine... now a professional musician, met Buddy and he was so helpful and kind to her. She had only kind words for him. I told her Buddy played with Hendrix and that was a shock to her. He was so self-effacing and had no ego. Here she is live... th-cam.com/video/BUCBqgaXFCQ/w-d-xo.html
I think where Buddy was really underestimated was his voice. Everybody talks about what a great drummer he was but I could put his voice against any soul singer and Buddy wouldn't fare badly. Man his voice was wonderful. Hell of a songwriter to I might add.
Yes! A great guitarist as well.
so strue ,very soulful never off key that I can recall
@@railcar123 I didn't know he played the guitar, and left-handed!
Them Changes. Magic
Agreed. The track Stop off the Band of Gypsys live album really showcases his dynamic singing abilities. Even on his earlier solo albums prior to playing with Jimi, he was such an awesome singer! The fact that he sang like that, all while playing the drums at the same time, is a testament to how great he really was.
Was wondering why no one had made a doc about this incredible musician. Turns out they did! Love it. RIP Buddy Miles
...I met Buddy at the Detroit Airport circa 2007 ,while he was enroute to his residence in Dallas Tx.We were waiting on our connecting flights.
I happened to be with a camera team and he didn't mind me spontaneously interviewing him.I asked him about the B.O.G. and he seemed to go into a trance about the other worldly experience it was.He was very generous and kind to the me and the team and invited me to his house to Jam.
He said his was working on his next album titled "In the Basement ".
Great Musician and human being.
Thank you Buddy..
Super-talented multi-instrumentalist...yes he was! Thank you Mr. Buddy Miles for all the great music you gave the world. Love his warm personality, wit, and intelligence. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in Musical Peace and Power!
I met Buddy in the late 80's in Chicago, maybe 88 or so. Driving a cab, still remember the ride. 2500 Addison to 1601 Lunt for you Chicago folks. Of all the 1000's of rides I had, I remember the details of this one. Got a call on the radio to pick up Miles on the 3rd floor. Just another ride. He wasn't ready and I had to wait. He asked me to help him carry things to the cab. Turned out it was a bunch of guitars. As we were going along I kept looking in the mirror and I thought, Jesus this is Buddy Miles! I had to ask and he was ahead of me and said he was. Very humble guy it seemed. He said he was in Chicago for the opening of a bar and then to Los Angeles to record a best of Buddy Miles album. I told him I saw him in El Paso in 1970 but I couldn't remember who he opened for. If you can imagine all the shows he must have played and he remembered it was The James Gang. Right. He invited me to the show that night free. I was thrilled. But when I got home, my wife was sick and said I should go with my friend. I am sort of old school folks, your place is with your lady so I didn't go. Never did hear if he made that album, never got to use my passes. He said that 2 of the guitars were Jimi's but I don't know how you could verify that. I told him his retirement fund was in the trunk. He seemed genuinely amused that I thought they were worth anything. Never heard anything about Buddy after that until he died a few years back.
Great story
danbeau, man that's a great story
danbeau. sucker!!!
Fantastic story from a Chicago guy who saw him at the Auditorium Theater ! Buddy and the band were THE BEST ! R.I.
P. OUR friend .
Hey, I used to drive a cab, and I've met Buddy Miles, too! Danbeau, if you saw Buddy's show in El Paso, 1970, then you saw my brother play, for he was one of Buddy's guitarists at that time! I remember riding in a limo with Buddy and my brother after they did a show at the Boston Gardens (1971). About 20 odd years after that, I was driving a cab in the suburbs of Wash. D.C. when I drove the members of Foghat to Reagan National Airport to catch a plane! True story.
28:20 his voice magnificent! Criminally underrated
That's what I was just thinking!!
Of course he's a monstahh drummer...but his vocals look so effortless, and are SmoOoth as butter!
Yes very beautiful for sure..
Houston about 1970 I was working at a dog show in the 2 level parking lot of the Houston Coliseum, I was 13. We heard some drums from next door, looked thru some glass doors and could see concert lights. After trying the doorknob, we were surprised when it opened. so we went in! Not knowing any better we proceeded to climb the stairs to the stage and walked up to a big black drummer wearing a ratty sweatshirt with 30 or more holes in the front. I had heard of Buddy Miles since we were starting to learn guitar and could play "Down by the River". He was very nice to us ,asking if we were coming to the show- we replied no 'cause we didn't drive and had no ride. I think he would have put us on the list if we could get there. Anyway we left and later that day scored a ride to the the show (cost us $4.50) Deep Purple and Buddy Miles my first concert ever and still play guitar and keys to this day! I really believe he was a gentle soul! R.I.P.
I never realized Buddy was such a spiritual man. Love his music and soulful outlook on his life and music.
A legend for a long time & if Buddy Rich says i like how you play which he was not famous for when it came to Rock drummers & that means you're doing something right & Buddy did that with such passion & sometimes too much passion, but he was a great player & when Mitch Mitchell called him the cement mixer he did so with a smile. He was a larger-than-life man & was lucky to see him even if only once. I can only recall Buddy Rich talking about one other drummer he admired which was Danny Seraphine & rightly so. Buddy got to play with so many great guitar players & one i loved was Mr. Rocky Athas & they made some killer blues & rock. Missing Buddy & he may have not been the Neil Peart type he was the heartbeat of so much great music. 🥁🎸
Buddy loved to ride and he loved to party…he rode his big trike with a group of us on Harleys in Novato, CA back in the 70’s, it had to be about 1975, maybe earlier. He partied with us and was so much fun! He was one of the great musicians and singers…❤️
I finally saw him in what might have been his last full gig at The Sebastian Beach Inn, Florida, just weeks or months before he passed. :/ He gave it all that night. The band said it was time to finish. He was whipped. Folks kept yelling for Down by the River, so he stayed. 18minutes later he left the stage, I cried. Sweet man. RIP Bud
@@JavaJohnVideowhat a great memory you have! Buddy was a down to earth guy who had extraordinary talent...
Buddy Miles is an American treasure ~
I'm stunned! Buddy seems to play some mean gi tar also! Bless the lord for this MONUMENT of a MUSICIAN! He, Billy Cox and Jimi were the REAL DEAL! Eternal gratitude... R.I.P. Buddy!
Very nice doc of a great musician.
I was fortunate to meet Buddy, he was one real and cool man. Thanks for posting this vid.
I am 21, and I wish I could’ve heard this man on the drums. All around awesome person and one of the greatest musicians ever.
I had the unexpected pleasure to meet this man many years ago. He was very personable and spoke with me for quite some time! What an exceptional person!
As it has happened with so many talented people like Buddy, they are not properly managed during their careers. Some survive bad management to find good management. Some are permanently crippled and never get back on top. My all time favorite recording featuring Buddy is the Santana-Buddy Miles live in Hawaii 1972.....Them Changes. What an amazing talent he was.
Definitely one of mine, too!
A band I was with opened for Buddy and his band once. Seriously one of the most sweet and humble guys ever. And he played his ass right off!
Definitely, I saw Buddy 1971 Auditorium Theater in Chicago . He was fantastic ! I am listening to " Dreams " now ! Miss him a lot !!!
Buddy Miles = THE groove MASTER
I hate I missed all these great musicians! RIH BUDDY, Jimi, Mitch, Noel!!
his speaking voice is so satisfying just like his singing voice.
God I miss Buddy Miles and everyone like him..damn I'm to old
Me too , keep on grooving!!!
I needed this! Buddy understood his DIVINITY and that’s POWERFUL. He inner stood his talent was an extension of something Spiritual. I’ve gone down the rabbit hole watching him on TH-cam. One of my favorite performances is him and Billy Preston on The Midnight Special doing a gospel song. Wow it was AMAZING. Buddy’s voice is so good And YES we know on the drums he was going to bring the house to pure JOY.
You are the man Buddy Miles
Buddy Miles is a beautiful artist and an inspiration, Thank You Buddy❤🎉
RIP Buddy.. got so see you in Sturgis of all places. Love you man.
love that More miles per gallon album. Some terrific tracks on it and I can still enjoy it even after all these years !!
We sure do Miss you,Mr,Universal spirit man of Love..Buddy Miles.Thank You Buddy Miles..
Beautiful. Thank you!
LONG LIVE BAND OF GYPSY'S Wow didn't know how SUPER talented this cat was amazing vocals with the right hit he could have easily been another Sam Cooke Wilson picket right along with the rest of the soul shouter...that song at the end is butter
As I have gotten old I don't have any regrets regarding people. No one I need to apologize to. I've treated everyone kindly.
I do regret incidences where I was around Buddy Miles and Rick James and didn't acknowledge them. I was trying to be cool. They deserved respect and admiration. I loved them both.
Truly one of a kind.... and missed.
Whenever I get the chance to listen to the Band Of Gypys, Buddy's voice is dynamic.
Grew up listening to his music, thanks Dad
love you buddy
True genius Buddy Miles n nice guy . I met him 3x NYC . THINDERSUPERPOWER DRUMS from him . Super Voice Gospel / Soul he was ! Electric Flag 1968 / 1974 2x . Band of Gypsys MIND BLOWN surprise > Buddy & Billy Cox made me REALLY hear Jimi Hendrix s BB KIng on steroids sounds on both rythym n lead solos ! Those 3 Musicians got me to learn guitar playing n PLAY !
Tenho um disco de Buddy Miles,e desde esse disco até hoje a música dele faz a minha cabeça e os meus dias serem menos hard. Esteja em paz brother Miles!
Buddy was a fucking beast!! Rest In Peace With Power In Paradise
R.I.P. Mr. Buddy Miles. 11Love
Buddy was brilliant seen him in the 80s with carlos santana awesome show R.I.P buddy miles.
Met him in 2001 at a dive in Woodland Park, Colorado. He only played drums for a couple Band of Gypsys songs. Still a great show. RIP
The man, the myth, the legend himself Buddy Miles.
Simply amazing….
He seemed a lovely guy.
He was fkg AMAZING!! Every bit the peacenik & lover he appears to be here. We worked & hung out. If you wanna hear the songs we recorded
""See my comment above
Rip to the Don I’ve been obsessed with him lately. this doc is a godsend
Sanada MeitreiyaAm i seeing who i think i am seeing playing the lead guitar with Buddy Miles on "Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze(6:49) in this video.I am asking because i do not see his name mentioned in the comment section Terence Trent Darby 1986 and other albums? That guy had a taste of the fame, one of the fastest success stories ever. Very proud of the way he got out after seeing it for what was and saved his own life. OK so the public may have rejected his second album neither Fish nor Flesh ,but this ma survived to out live the negative machinations of the music industry unlike many other fallen heroes. Total respect to him for that .This man is total " G" in my opinion. Found his peace and settled with a family in Italy. "Sanada Meitreiya" ,thats his rebirth name.
Kevon Smith on guitar
They truly should do a documentary on the brother been listening to him since forever ❤❤❤❤ I love this brother I often wonder what happen to him . The badest drummer eve
A larger than life performer.
My God what a voice I never heard him sang like that Wow
Perhaps the most interesting moment in this interviews is Buddy's revelation that Richard Speck was an accomplished blues guitarist. Shame he didn't use his powers for good.
That guy's face reveals a very trusted mind and soul. If he had one. Turned himself into a woman in prison. I'm sorry but showing that hideous mug just upset me.
I meant the man ,bigger than life , played everything well put you in your place with a smile on your face
wow what a humble guy!
Great post.
Chevy Van! WOW!..I Did Have One! WOW!
Awesome!
No one could touch " The Band Of Gypsy's" when they were clicking ! The greatest Power Trio ever !
When they roll the credits in the end, they cite Buddy and Jimi as the songwriters of Hey Joe. False! The song was actually written by Billy Roberts, and Hendrix played the song in the style of a folk musician from Greenwich Village named Tom Rose.
That's a pretty massive error!
I really miss him
wow...surprise for me @ ~16:53 a very interesting comment about Richard Speck being a great blues guitarist amongst his other claims to infamy... as Toney Isiah commented below
Band of Gypsy’s is One of the Greatest Albums Ever….
I am sure it is! 100%!
He was one soulful dude..
I saw The Buddy Miles band in a small club in Philly and I never saw one man control the crowd the way he did. If he said "Jump" everybody jumped ect .
Great "GIF" there at 11:11
THNX!!!
Whilst I'm driving listening to Jimi's music, if there's an odd track with Buddy on the kit. My stereo goes to 11!! Man that guy could hold a beat ✌️😯
He was a part of the group
called The Electric Flag.
great ending...motivation
Keep on, keppin on Buddy!!
I love buddy miles
Ilovehisplaing
GOAT
So buddy and Jim I hung out. When he sang purple haze, he had this vibe, like ya I was there, justified.
But it sounds like it’s from there and that time. Eerie and fantastic at the same time😊😊
Interestingly enough, Buddy was a lefty like his boy Jimi. Even playing a guitar upside down like Hendrix.
He didnt play it like Jimi.More like Eric Gales.Yes left handed but didnt restring it.Low E is on the bottom
What happened with "More Miles per Gallon". I love that album!
Yes great album indeed
Wish I knew what that song was he was singing in the Van at the end, I love it.
Hold on just a minute this is music history I never even knew that buddy Miles played the guitar I never new he produces this film The Band of Gypsys Return is the last Album I got on Buddy Miles Just before he transition RIP. WLOU Louisville, KY radio station played Who Knows When they came on the Air in the morning we woke up to Jimi Hendrix going to School 1969
Buddy was the total package
Love you buddy 😊
Als o one of the great Musicians yesss
Some of his best work was with The Electric Flag
No question he played with a lot of great guitar guys and Hendrix might be #3 or 4!!
Michael Bloomfield
Jim McCarty
Charlie Karp
Anyone know what song is playing in the opening?
An ex-student of mine... now a professional musician, met Buddy and he was so helpful and kind to her. She had only kind words for him. I told her Buddy played with Hendrix and that was a shock to her. He was so self-effacing and had no ego.
Here she is live... th-cam.com/video/BUCBqgaXFCQ/w-d-xo.html
Richard Speck, the serial killer. I didn't know that.
He was good enough for Wilson Pickett, Bloomfield, Hendrix, Santana and other musical titans...but perplexingly, not the "critics". Tells us alot!
It should have been Hendrix, Cox, Miles trio from the start.
Bullshit
He and Ray Charles were the voices of the California Raisins.
Are you sure??????
A lot of people didn't know that Buddy played at the
Monterey Festival 1967.
I'm definitely sure.
He was never in the Experience.
where is the trio footage from?
What did he sing from 28.20?
**WHAT is this last song he’s singing (in the Black van),??,thanks
what is the name od the song that starts at 22:25? th-cam.com/video/LPlOSj6uAOY/w-d-xo.html
The rest they say is history.
Does anyone know what the opening song at 1:30 was? Thanks.
The theme to the TV show Peter Gunn.
I remember when the serial killer Richard Speck was one of the best blues guitar players in the world.
Who is that bass player?
American Flag got me through a tour in Vietnam.
The forgotten world of The Black rockers. Serial killer or cereal killers😮?
Got to experience life on the
road at the at of 13.
They fried him like Po ta toesss HAAAhaahahaa
Powerhouse!
the ZIG ZAG jazz club cafe , Mainstreet berlin Friedenau --- represented by passenger CHRIS CHROSS
Buddy should have had a visine sponsorship.