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Vocals, guitar. Years active. 1965–1997. 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.
Nov 9, 2022 · Randy California may not have died at the same heartbreakingly young age as his mentor, Jimi Hendrix, but that doesn't diminish how sad his death was. Far Out Magazine reported that in 1997, California and his 12-year-old son Quinn were at the beach in Molokai, Hawaii when a rip current pulled Quinn out to sea.
Jan 2, 2020 · Features. Classic Rock. California Dreaming: the wild and tragic story of Spirit. 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.
Randy California (1951 – 1997) A True Spirit and Guitarist Extraordinaire. Tragedy has befallen another rock ‘n’ roll hero. On January 2, 1997, Spirit guitarist and guiding light Randy California, born Randy Craig Wolfe, drowned off the coast of Molokai, Hawaii.
Randy Wolfe (Randy California), guitarist, singer, songwriter: born Los Angeles 20 February 1951; died Molokai, Hawaii 2 January 1997.
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Hendrix gave Randy Wolfe the nickname "Randy California" to distinguish him from Randy Palmer, whom Hendrix named "Randy Texas". [1] Cassidy was recognizable by his shaved head (hence his nickname "Mr. Skin", later the title of a Spirit song) and his fondness for wearing black.
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...
