Lil' Drummer Girl

 In honor of the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, we are pleased to share this intimate interview with Gerardo "Jerry" Velez, the conga player with  Jimi Hendrix in The Gypsy Sun and Rainbows Band.    Gerardo is best known for playing the congas while performing at the original Woodstock with the infamous Jimi Hendrix in 1969.  This month marks the 50th Year Anniversary of Woodstock and Gerardo “Jerry”  is here to give us a birds-eye view into life in the music scene at that time and what he's doing to celebrate the 50th year anniversary of Woodstock as well as a few stories that will keep you in stitches.   Gerardo is a veteran percussionist and drummer who has performed on over 200 celebrity recordings and has played with musicians such as  David Bowie, Sir Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Destiny's Child, Stevie Nicks, Chaka Khan, and so many more. He is also an original member of the Jazz Fusion Band – Spyro Gyra which combine Jazz, R&B, Funk and Pop Music.  Gerardo also has his very own special event comp