Billy Cox
Birth Name:
William Cox
Birth Place:
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States
Profession
Soundtrack, Actor, Music department
Fast Facts
- In 2009, he was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame
- Was inducted into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame in 2011
- Met Jimi Hendrix while serving in the 101st Airborne Division of the U․S․ Army
- Started out peforming in The King Kasuals Band in Nashville
- Is best known for his work as the bassist for legendary musician Jimi Hendrix
- Is the co-author of the book "Jimi Hendrix Sessions․"
- Has performed bass for musicians Etta James, Earl Gaines and Patti Labelle