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Billy Cox

Oct 18, 1941 (84 years old) in Wheeling, West Virginia, USA

William “Billy” Cox is an American bassist, best known for performing with Jimi Hendrix. Cox is the only surviving musician to have regularly played with Hendrix: first with the experimental group that backed Hendrix at Woodstock (informally referred to as “Gypsy Sun and Rainbows”), followed by the trio with drummer Buddy Miles that recorded the live Band of Gypsys album, and, lastly, The Cry of Love Tour trio with Mitch Mitchell back on drums. Cox continues to perform dates with the Band of Gypsys Experience and the Experience Hendrix Tour.

Known For

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Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
Bruhl
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Gary Moore: Blues for Jimi
Bass
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Jimi Hendrix: The Road to Woodstock
Self
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Jimi Hendrix
Self
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Jimi Hendrix Experience - Live in Maui
Self
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Rainbow Bridge
Self
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Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
Self - Friend / Musician
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Jimi Hendrix: Live at Woodstock
Self - Bass, Backing Vocals
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Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church
Self
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Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show
Self

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