Buddy Miles (Hendrix Drummer) Dies At 60


	Buddy Miles (Hendrix Drummer) Dies At 60

JediKnut

3-5-2008 5:52 AM

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JediKnut says:

Sad day for musicians all over, who've ever heard Buddy Miles, specially when he was with Hendrix.

Great drummer, who'll definitely be missed.

R.I.P.

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