The Band of Gypsys Return is a 2006 album by Billy Cox and Buddy Miles. The album features new studio and live recordings from the Band of Gyspys period during the career of Jimi Hendrix, when Cox and Miles were members of that band.
Background The album is a compact disc and DVD combination. It contains nine tracks on the compact disc, and there are four selections on the DVD.Discogs – Billy Cox & Buddy Miles – The Band Of Gypsys Return In 2004, Buddy Miles and Billy Cox went back to the Band of Gypsy's material for a live album. Two years later it was released.Billboard, March 15, 2008 – Page 60 MILEPOSTS, Buddy Miles, 60 -Jonathan Cohen Including the Hendrix classics such as "Foxy Lady", "Stone Free" and "Machine Gun", there are two compositions by Billy Cox.O Globo, 12 May 2006 – Banda que acompanhava Hendrix volta depois de 35 anos The guest musicians include Eric Gales, Kid Rock sideman Kenny Olson, and Andy Aledort of Guitar World.Guitar World, August 2006 – Page 35 The Best in Town, Hendrix’s legendary rhythm section record a new all-star tribute to Jimi
Reception According to Blabbermouth, the DVD highlights are footage of the song "Power of Soul" being recorded in the studio and "Foxey Lady" and "Who Knows" being played live, and interviews of Buddy Miles and Billy Cox.Blabbermouth, May 12, 2006 – JIMI HENDRIX Sidemen Return With New BAND OF GYPSYS Album
The album was given three-and-a-half stars by Ted Drozdowski of the Boston Phoenix in July 2006. One song singled out was "Let Your Word Be Your Bond" which was written by Billy Cox. Drozdowski called it a "straight shot of contemporary Southern soul in the Z.Z. Hill, Denise LaSalle mode". He also praised Eric Gales' playing on "Who Knows" and "Foxy Lady".The Boston Phoenix, July 5, 2006 – Billy Cox and Buddy Miles, The Band of Gypsys Return | Experience Hendrix By TED DROZDOWSKI
The album was reviewed in the August 2006 issue of Guitar World. The two songs singled out and referred to as standout moments were "Power of Soul" and "Machine Gun".Guitar World, August 2006 – Page 35 The Best in Town, Hendrix’s legendary rhythm section record a new all-star tribute to Jimi It was given three-and-a-half stars by AllMusic.AllMusic – The Band of Gypsys Return Billy Cox / Buddy Miles The album was rated 16/20 by Spirit of Rock.Spirit of Rock – The Band of Gypsys Return
Track listings CD "Power of Soul" "Machine Gun" "Manic Depression" "You've Got the Best in Town" "Let Your Word Be Your Bond" "Stone Free" Power of Soul "Who Knows" "Foxey Lady" DVD Rehearsals "Foxey Lady" Clinton Recording Studios Interviews
Musicians Andy Aledort – guitar, backing vocals Joe Bashorun – keyboards Henri Brown – bass Billy Cox – bass, backing vocals Matt Frenette – drums Eric Gales, guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals Rick Hendrix – guitar Buddy Miles – drums, vocals James Nixon – guitar, backing vocals Kenny Olson – guitar Sheldon Reynolds – guitar, vocals, backing vocals Gary Serkin – guitar Jerry Stockard – drums Shannon Wilford – harmonica
References
External links Discogs - Billy Cox & Buddy Miles – The Band Of Gypsys Return