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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.
Filmography6 titles

Jimi Hendrix: Live at Woodstock
1999as Self - Bass, Backing Vocals
1999as Self - Bass, Backing Vocals

Jimi Hendrix
1973as Self
1973as Self

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
2013as Self - Friend / Musician
2013as Self - Friend / Musician

Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church
2015as Self
2015as Self

Hendrix: Band of Gypsys
1999as Self
1999as Self

Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision
2024as Self
2024as Self