Hendrix: Band of Gypsys
Synopsis
Made less than a year before his death in September 1970, Band of Gypsys was an album recorded live to fulfill a contractual obligation for a long-forgotten deal Jimi Hendrix signed when he still spelled his name "Jimmy." Hendrix had just disbanded the Jimi Hendrix Experience, and in order to dispense with the album as quickly as possible, he put together a new trio featuring Billy Cox (an old Army buddy) and drummer Buddy Miles.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 6, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Smeaton
- Original Title
- Hendrix: Band of Gypsys
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Smeaton
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Bob Smeaton
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What is Hendrix: Band of Gypsys about?
Made less than a year before his death in September 1970, Band of Gypsys was an album recorded live to fulfill a contractual obligation for a long-forgotten deal Jimi Hendrix signed when he still spelled his name "Jimmy." Hendrix had just disbanded the Jimi Hendrix Experience, and in order to dispense with the album as quickly as possible, he put together a new trio featuring Billy Cox (an old Army buddy) and drummer Buddy Miles.
Who directed Hendrix: Band of Gypsys?
Hendrix: Band of Gypsys was directed by Bob Smeaton.
Who stars in Hendrix: Band of Gypsys?
The principal cast of Hendrix: Band of Gypsys includes Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Miles, Billy Cox, Lenny Kravitz, Slash.
When was Hendrix: Band of Gypsys released and how long is it?
Hendrix: Band of Gypsys was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.