December 31, 1969 marked the debut live performance of the BAND OF GYPSYS featuring Jimi Hendrix, Billy Cox and Buddy Miles. While the birth of this journey started on April 22 at a recording session at Record Plant, fast-forward 8 months later and this trio had perfected their own unique sound. Featuring a new band and new songs, the BAND OF GYPSYS made their debut New Year's Eve at the Fillmore East in NYC. This stellar first concert is available, in its entirety on the 2016 release: MACHINE G

Buddy Miles discusses the musical statement made by "three brothers" on stage as the Band Of Gypsys performed at the Fillmore East on New Years Eve & Day 1969/70 and further explained how "Machine Gun" came from the Delta Blues its sound came from the deep south. and came from the deep south. #JimiHendrix #BandOfGypsys #BuddyMiles #BillyCox #FillmoreEast #BoxSet #SongsForGroovyChildren | Jimi Hendrix