Buddy Miles  made musical history in the late 60's when he recorded the album "Band Of Gypsys" , live at the Fillmore West, in San Francisco, California with Jimi Hendrix , who made his legacy from his performance at Woodstock , in New York during that same era. "Band Of Gypsys", released on the Capitol Records Label  was one of the hugest "hits" in 1969-70 and on the other side of the coin was a hit theme respectively titled "Hawaii Five-0" which was covered by John Dote'  from the album "Hooked On Themes" , on the Penthouse Records label. But this story has an ever more ripping cover to it. 

The world was overcome by the shock waves at the news that Jimi Hendrix had died of an overdose. It became headlines internationally. The man, Hendix, who created musical illussions that were distorted and set his guitar ablaze ("Fire"), was no longer in the life and times of Buddy Miles. During this period, John Dote' was in high school hosting parties at his parents mansion in San Carlos, cranking to the sounds of Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Miles never knowing that one day he would be rubbing shoulder's with the man who is officially in the Hendrix history books.

Paul McCartney  was once qouted as saying that Jimi Hendrix was just a "fad" for a year, but was proved different. One can only imagine what it was like to rise to the top only to lose his freind, Jimi Hendrix and to watch all of the hard work and success come crashing down. But Miles' career wouldn't end there. He later went on to join Carlos Santana  for the Columbia recording of Santana's Hawaii Tour, recorded "live". Unfortunately, the album was not as successful as "Band Of Gypsys". Miles stated that there were many differences between the two. For example, during their sessions, Santana wouldn't even go into the studio where Miles was. Santana would send someone else to tell Buddy what to do. Apparently, Miles was offended by that. 

By 1986, Dote' set up his drums on major Bay Area  stages to perform with the likes of Gregg Allman , members from the hit group Malo  and Santana in his recording studio as well. He and Miles became very close freinds and began performing throughout the Bay Area.