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.
Billy Cox has 16 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Signature works include Jimi Hendrix Experience - Live in Maui, Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church, Jimi Hendrix - Live at Woodstock Definitive Collection. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
