Biography
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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2024
Jimi Hendrix Experience - Live in Maui
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2020
Music, Money, Madness… Jimi Hendrix Live In Maui
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2020
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2015
Jimi Hendrix: The Road to Woodstock
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2014
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
Character: Self - Friend / Musician
MOVIE • 2013
Gary Moore: Blues for Jimi
Character: Bass
MOVIE • 2007
Jimi Hendrix: Live at Woodstock
Character: Self - Bass, Backing Vocals
MOVIE • 2005
Jimi Plays Berkeley
Character: Self - Bass
MOVIE • 2003
Rising Low
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2002
Jimi Hendrix: Live at Woodstock
Character: Self - Bass, Backing Vocals
MOVIE • 1999
Hendrix: Band of Gypsys
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1999
Jimi Hendrix
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1973
Rainbow Bridge
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1972
Jimi Hendrix - Live at the Isle of Wight
Character: Self - Bass
MOVIE • 1970
Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1969
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
Character: Bruhl
TV • 1968