Jimi Hazel is an American guitarist, who was born in the Bronx, New York City. He gets his name from his guitar idols, Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Hazel.[1] He was childhood friends with Ronny Drayton,[2] who joined the group Hazel founded, 24-7 Spyz. In 2009, Hazel formed a supergroup with Doug Pinnick of King's X, and members of Fishbone.[3] In April 2002, he released a solo album, 21stCenturySouthBronxRockStar.[4][5][6]

Jimi Hazel of 24-7 Spyz playing guitar

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  1. ^ "Jimi Hazel - Debut Solo CD @". Thefunkstore.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
  2. ^ "Interviews: Vernon Reid, Jimi Hazel, Ronny Drayton - The Million Man Mosh Raises Awareness and Unites Family". Afropunk. 2011-12-28. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
  3. ^ "NEWS: Doug Pinnick forms group w/ Jimi Hazel, Spyz + Fishbone members". BoldAsLove.us. 2012-06-06. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
  4. ^ "Jimi Hazel | 21st CenturySouthBronxRockStar | CD Baby Music Store". Cdbaby.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
  5. ^ "21st Centurysouthbronxrockstar - Jimi Hazel | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. 2002-04-06. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
  6. ^ "Jimi Hazel Keeps it Real, Keeps it Positive and Keeps Moving Forward - Yahoo! Voices". voices.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. Retrieved 2013-08-18.