Sammy Drain

Biography

Sammy Drain (March 13, 1945 – July 22, 2016) was an American guitarist based in Seattle. He also was a friend of the rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix and jammed with him before Hendrix found fame. During his lifetime, Drain was a living link to Hendrix's youth. During his career, Drain played with musicians such as Albert Collins, Buddy Miles, Bobby Womack and Stevie Wonder. Drain was also a photographer, actor, and the co-founder of the Seattle Blues Society.

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