Jimi Bertucci- Bassist, singer, songwriter and poet. Jimi B. first began his recording career as a member of the hit making 70s rock group Abraham's Children. It was Jimi B., using the name Jim Bertucci, who wrote one of the bigger hits, "Goodbye Farewell," for the group. He also went on to form and produce bands like Angel, Space Patrol, and even solo on the A&M Records label.Jimi B. was born in Calabria, Italy, but spent most of his childhood in Toronto, Canada. His real name is Vincenzo Donato Bertucci. He grew up with a love of music that was probably first fueled by an uncle, and then by being an audience member at a Beatles concert when Jimi B. was only 13. He knew then that he wanted to be, a musician. When his parents managed to buy him a Hofner Beatle Bass, there was no going back.Still in his teens, Jimi B. teamed up with a friend, guitarist Ron Bartley, to form a band called Just Us. Soon percussionist Brian Cotterill and keyboardist Bob McPherson were added to fill out the lineup. After a couple of name changes and a record deal, Just Us became known as Abraham's Children. As a member of the group, Jimi B. recorded a long list of singles during the first half of the '70s and toured through much of Europe, the United States and Canada. In 1982, Jimi B. went solo with the singles "Wickless Dynamite" and "All American Boy." He also finished one self-titled album that year on A&M Records. His backing band during this time was called the Police ? not to be confused with the other group by the same name that was from London, England. Members were Ron Bartley guitarist Laurie Del Grand, guitarist and keyboardist, and drummer Dan Smith. After the early '80s, Jimi B. moved to Los Angeles and continued to tour and record. Some of the tracks fans can sample from his recording career include "Goodbye Farewell" "Thank You" "Gypsy," "Winning Side," "Sempre" "Dark Side" "We Can Fly."and many more.All Music Guide Printed in Canada
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