| 词条 | Gerardo Velez |
| 释义 |
| name = Gerardo "Jerry" Velez | image = | caption = | image_size = | background = non_vocal_instrumentalist | birth_name = | alias = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1947|08|15}} |birth_place = The Bronx, New York, USA | death_date = | origin = The Bronx, New York, USA | instrument = Percussion, congas, drums, harmonica, vocals | genre = Jazz fusion, funk rock, soul, blues-rock, electronic, hip hop | occupation = Musician, event producer, music director | years_active = 1969–present | associated_acts = Spyro Gyra, David Bowie, Steely Dan, Martha Veléz, Gypsy Sun and Rainbows, Duran Duran, Elton John, Jessica Simpson, Slash, Stevie Wonder, Chic, Nile Rodgers | website = [https://www.gerardovelez.com/] }} Gerardo "Jerry" Velez (born August 15, 1947) is an American musician. Best known for performing with American psychedelic rock musician Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock Festival in August 1969, Velez is a veteran percussionist and drummer, who has performed with many artists covering a number of different genres of music. He is also a common member of jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra. Life and careerBorn in New York on August 15, 1947, Velez began his musical career in The Bronx, New York. He notably joined Jimi Hendrix's band Gypsy Sun and Rainbows in July 1969, performed at the Woodstock Festival and at a small number of studio sessions, before Hendrix disbanded the group in favour of returning to the three-piece format of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. The band's performance at Woodstock was released on the live album Woodstock in 1994, followed by live album and video Live at Woodstock in 1999. For all Hendrix releases on which he appears, Velez was credited with the nickname Jerry. Since performing with Jimi Hendrix, Velez has continued to record and tour with high-profile artists, including David Bowie, Elton John and Duran Duran. According to his official website, Gerardo Velez has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards. Selected discography
References{{Refbegin}}
External links
9 : 1947 births|Living people|People from the Bronx|Puerto Rican hip hop musicians|Puerto Rican jazz musicians|Puerto Rican rock musicians|Jazz musicians from New York (state)|Gypsy Sun and Rainbows members|Spyro Gyra members |
| 随便看 |
|
开放百科全书收录14589846条英语、德语、日语等多语种百科知识，基本涵盖了大多数领域的百科知识，是一部内容自由、开放的电子版国际百科全书。