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Jimi Bertucci- Bassist, singer, songwriter and poet. Jimi B. first began his recording career as a member of the hit making 70s rock group Abraham's Children. It was Jimi B., using the name Jim Bertucci, who wrote one of the bigger hits, "Goodbye Farewell," for the group. He also went on to form and produce bands like Angel, Space Patrol, and even solo on the A&M Records label.Jimi B. was born in Calabria, Italy, but spent most of his childhood in Toronto, Canada. His real name is Vincenzo Donato Bertucci. He grew up with a love of music that was probably first fueled by an uncle, and then by being an audience member at a Beatles concert when Jimi B. was only 13. He knew then that he wanted to be, a musician. When his parents managed to buy him a Hofner Beatle Bass, there was no going back.Still in his teens, Jimi B. teamed up with a friend, guitarist Ron Bartley, to form a band called Just Us. Soon percussionist Brian Cotterill and keyboardist Bob McPherson were added...