FROM WOODSTOCK TO HISTORY
The Collection of Gerardo Velez
When Gerardo "Jerry" Velez stepped onto the Woodstock stage with Jimi Hendrix in August 1969, he became part of one of the most iconic moments in music history. As a percussionist with Hendrix's band, Gypsy Sun and Rainbows, Gerardo witnessed—and helped create—a cultural milestone that continues to inspire generations today.
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The Woodstock Legacy
Gerardo Velez
Few people can say they shared the stage with Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock. Gerardo Velez can.
As a member of Hendrix's expanded Woodstock ensemble, Gerardo performed before hundreds of thousands of music fans during one of the most influential events of the twentieth century.
The experience sparked a lifelong appreciation for preserving objects, stories, and moments that define our cultural heritage. Featured on Herald Tribune and Sarasota Magazine.
A Lifetime Surrounded by Legends
THE STORY OF GERARDO VELEZ
In August 1969, Gerardo "Jerry" Velez found himself on one of the most famous stages in music history: the Woodstock Music & Art Festival. As percussionist for Jimi Hendrix's legendary Woodstock performance, he celebrated his birthday while performing alongside one of rock's greatest icons.
"It was my birthday, my first professional performance, and I was playing with Jimi Hendrix. What a weekend!" — Gerardo Velez
That moment launched a remarkable five-decade career spanning music, entertainment, and event production.
Gerardo has performed, recorded, and collaborated with an extraordinary roster of artists including David Bowie, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Nicks, Chaka Khan, Marc Anthony, Destiny's Child, and many others. As an original member of the groundbreaking jazz fusion group Spyro Gyra, he earned multiple Gold and Platinum records, fourteen Grammy nominations, and helped shape one of the best-selling contemporary jazz groups of all time.
Since 1981, Gerardo Velez Productions has produced hundreds of concerts, galas, festivals, and corporate events for organizations including HBO, Bank of America, Time Warner, Comedy Central, SAP, the New York Stock Exchange, and Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
Beyond the stage, Gerardo has served as a creative director, producer, television developer, educator, and spokesperson for leading music brands including Yamaha, Roland, Zildjian, Latin Percussion, Remo, and Rhythm Tech.
Over the course of his career, he has worked alongside world leaders, entertainers, athletes, and cultural icons while remaining dedicated to preserving the stories, artifacts, and experiences that define our shared history.
Today, through his collection of antiques, memorabilia, and historical treasures, Gerardo continues to connect people with the moments, people, and stories that shaped generations.
Five decades. Countless stories. One extraordinary journey through history.
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