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Randy Craig Wolfe (February 20, 1951 – January 2, 1997), known as Randy California, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, and one of the original members of the rock group Spirit, formed in 1967.
Jan 2, 2020 · By Max Bell. ( Classic Rock ) last updated 2 January 2020. Led by mercurial guitarist Randy California, Spirit were buddies of Jimi Hendrix and praised by Led Zeppelin. But their promise would collapse in blur of drugs and death.
Jan 9, 1997 · Randy California, lead guitarist of the innovative rock group Spirit, is missing after swimming off the Hawaiian island of Molokai and is presumed dead, family and friends said Wednesday. Last...
By Glide. 3 Comments. 20 years ago today (1/2/97) guitarist R andy California from U.S. group Spirit drowned when rescuing his 12-year old son when he was sucked into a riptide in the surf off Hawaii. In 1966, when only 15, Californian Randy Wolfe met Jimi Hendrix in a New York music store.
Nov 25, 2007 · Just over 10 years ago, singer, songwriter and guitarist Randy California swam into the Pacific Ocean to save his son from drowning. His son survived, but California never returned from the...
The headliner was fronted by a Jewish 17-year-old named Randy Wolfe, aka Randy California. Nearly 50 years later, a lawsuit filed on behalf of the estate of Wolfe, who died in 1997, alleges...
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Jan 2, 1997 · Added: Aug 7, 2021. Find a Grave Memorial ID: 230473373. Source citation. Legendary guitarist with psychedelic rock band Spirit. Jimi Hendrix gave him his stage name. Randy died a hero. He saved his son from drowning but was washed away and lost at sea.
