I think where Buddy was really underestimated was his voice. Everybody talks about what a great drummer he was but I could put his voice against any soul singer and Buddy wouldn't fare badly. Man his voice was wonderful. Hell of a songwriter to I might add.

Was wondering why no one had made a doc about this incredible musician. Turns out they did! Love it. RIP Buddy Miles

...I met Buddy at the Detroit Airport circa 2007 ,while he was enroute to his residence in Dallas Tx.We were waiting on our connecting flights.

Super-talented multi-instrumentalist...yes he was! Thank you Mr. Buddy Miles for all the great music you gave the world. Love his warm personality, wit, and intelligence. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in Musical Peace and Power!

As it has happened with so many talented people like Buddy, they are not properly managed during their careers. Some survive bad management to find good management. Some are permanently crippled and never get back on top. My all time favorite recording featuring Buddy is the Santana-Buddy Miles live in Hawaii 1972.....Them Changes. What an amazing talent he was.

Buddy Miles is an American treasure ~

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Houston about 1970 I was working at a dog show in the 2 level parking lot of the Houston Coliseum, I was 13. We heard some drums from next door, looked thru some glass doors and could see concert lights. After trying the doorknob, we were surprised when it opened. so we went in! Not knowing any better we proceeded to climb the stairs to the stage and walked up to a big black drummer wearing a ratty sweatshirt with 30 or more holes in the front. I had heard of Buddy Miles since we were starting to learn guitar and could play "Down by the River". He was very nice to us ,asking if we were coming to the show- we replied no 'cause we didn't drive and had no ride. I think he would have put us on the list if we could get there. Anyway we left and later that day scored a ride to the the show (cost us $4.50) Deep Purple and Buddy Miles my first concert ever and still play guitar and keys to this day! I really believe he was a gentle soul! R.I.P.

I never realized Buddy was such a spiritual man. Love his music and soulful outlook on his life and music.

I met Buddy in the late 80's in Chicago, maybe 88 or so. Driving a cab, still remember the ride. 2500 Addison to 1601 Lunt for you Chicago folks. Of all the 1000's of rides I had, I remember the details of this one. Got a call on the radio to pick up Miles on the 3rd floor. Just another ride. He wasn't ready and I had to wait. He asked me to help him carry things to the cab. Turned out it was a bunch of guitars. As we were going along I kept looking in the mirror and I thought, Jesus this is Buddy Miles! I had to ask and he was ahead of me and said he was. Very humble guy it seemed. He said he was in Chicago for the opening of a bar and then to Los Angeles to record a best of Buddy Miles album. I told him I saw him in El Paso in 1970 but I couldn't remember who he opened for. If you can imagine all the shows he must have played and he remembered it was The James Gang. Right. He invited me to the show that night free. I was thrilled. But when I got home, my wife was sick and said I should go with my friend. I am sort of old school folks, your place is with your lady so I didn't go. Never did hear if he made that album, never got to use my passes. He said that 2 of the guitars were Jimi's but I don't know how you could verify that. I told him his retirement fund was in the trunk. He seemed genuinely amused that I thought they were worth anything. Never heard anything about Buddy after that until he died a few years back.

Buddy loved to ride and he loved to party…he rode his big trike with a group of us on Harleys in Novato, CA back in the 70’s, it had to be about 1975, maybe earlier. He partied with us and was so much fun! He was one of the great musicians and singers…❤️

Buddy Miles = THE groove MASTER

I hate I missed all these great musicians! RIH BUDDY, Jimi, Mitch, Noel!!

A band I was with opened for Buddy and his band once. Seriously one of the most sweet and humble guys ever. And he played his ass right off!

I'm stunned! Buddy seems to play some mean gi tar also! Bless the lord for this MONUMENT of a MUSICIAN! He, Billy Cox and Jimi were the REAL DEAL! Eternal gratitude... R.I.P. Buddy!

Very nice doc of a great musician.

I am 21, and I wish I could’ve heard this man on the drums. All around awesome person and one of the greatest musicians ever.

I was fortunate to meet Buddy, he was one real and cool man. Thanks for posting this vid.

I had the unexpected pleasure to meet this man many years ago. He was very personable and spoke with me for quite some time! What an exceptional person!

God I miss Buddy Miles and everyone like him..damn I'm to old