What was the name of the band Jimi Hendrix was in before he went solo?
Question #10080. Asked by Jelly.
Last updated Jun 22 2021.
Moleman
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Moleman 19 year member
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After he left the Army James Hendrix played under the name Jimmy James. In 1964 Hendrix moved to New York City and formed his own band, Jimmy James and the Blue Flames, which mostly played Jimmy Reed, Memphis Slim, Muddy Waters, and Robert Johnson covers.
Feb 02 2001, 9:17 AM
Hot Rod
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Hot Rod
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Also a band called The Experience. I had the pleasure of seeing them.
Feb 02 2001, 2:46 PM
Jagged33
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Jagged33
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I don't think Solo is the correct word. But his first band he ever had was back in high school with Billy Cox and other musicians. But he played with mulitple bands, the isley brothers, little richard but i think you're talking about Jimmy James and the Blue Flames.
Oct 27 2002, 12:54 AM
PDAZ
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PDAZ Moderator 17 year member
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His first band was The Velvetones. He then joined The Rocking Kings and Jimmy James and the Blue Flames before leading the Jimi Hendrix Experience.
https://www.jimihendrix.com/biography/