 JIMI BERTUCCI is best known as the founding member and principal
singer-songwriter for the ‘70s hit-making band ABRAHAM'S
CHILDREN. Born Vincenzo Donato Bertucci in Serra San Bruno, Calabria
Italy, he immigrated to Toronto, Canada at the young age of six.
Jimi lived in a large household of relatives in Toronto's "little
Italy”, including his Uncle Sam who could play a variety
of instruments including the accordion and mandolin. Over time,
Uncle Sam's musical influence over the young Vincenzo would become
profound. After being the lucky winner of tickets from "Sam
the Record Man", Jimi went to see the Beatles perform Live
at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto at the impressionable age of
13. It was following that monumental experience that he became
inspired to envision his life as a musician. The surprise gift
of a Hofner Beatle bass by his parents sealed his fate. He soon
met another local musician Ron Bartley and together they would
form their first group called "Just Us." They later
added Bob McPherson and Brian Cotterill to the group and, following
a number of name changes, the hit-making band "Abraham's
Children" was born. As the band’s principal songwriter,
Jimi penned their first national hit song called "Goodbye
Farewell" while signed to Gas Records. Other hits followed
including Gypsy, Thank You and Goddess Of Nature. The band toured
heavily and extensively to large enthusiastic crowds. Wanting
to explore other avenues with his music Jimi embarked in a different
direction in 1976 leaving The Children behind. Quick to recognize
his talent, United Artists Records wasted no time in signing
Jimi. Finally, having the creative freedom he had craved, he
produced a pop-influenced band called "Space Patrol"
and later "Angel", a band more on the R&B side.
While on the A&M label in the 80’s, Jimi formed the
band "The Police" which gained an enthusiastic following
but who, due to disputes with the label, soon split. With his
newly formed band Jimi B in the 90's, he decided it was time
to get back on the road and did just that, appearing at some
of the more popular places in Hollywood such as The Roxy, The
Whisky, Club 369, The Vipor Room, Rumps and others. He continued
to tour and record all over the USA. As a prolific songwriter
and solo artist he released Through The Eyes of Vincenzo, along
with numerous other singles. Most recently, he has released some
of his poetry writings which are being critically well-received.
In 2004, after many requests .GIF) from
fans who wanted to see him in Canada, Jimi reformed "Abraham's
Children" and toured the great white north. Although he
was the only original member of the band they played all the
hits and satisfied a crowd that for so long were anxious to see
Jimi and The Children perform. In 2005 the band was back on the
road again promoting Jimi's most recent project, a new double
cd set titled "Abraham's Children 30", that captures
the last thirty years of pop music with his band.This year Jimi
released a collection of poetry that has been well received in
the literary world. Also in the works is his involvement as writer
and producer with his daughter Juli. They have been in the studio
doing some pre- production and hope to release a cd in the near
future. His plans remain to be committed to his art, including
touring and recording, and doing what he does best, exploring
music to its fullest, writing poetry, cooking, surfing and snowboarding.
Laughing At The Morning
Sun
Cry the savage of lost
ruins loud til deafening the soul
I have wandered through the storms of my ego
Clutching to my sanity as if it were the rood in my life
The rosary burns each bead as the flame awakens
God seeks my presence too early his call boisterous demanding
I wear not rags soiled threads but cloth of riches and pure
I speak of truth not fiction and yet I stumble with my words
The breath is thick sometimes choking hanging from the willow
Seeking out the moments towards the nave in frigid darkness
Tall in his throne a giant among serpents he feeds his dogma
Do I feel his sorrow his weakness his lack of love
If I could cut his spirit and place it in sepulcher for eternity
My heart would surround the universe with grace
Comfort me in my sadness your power has swayed the tortures
Place the oils of your softness on my flesh and heal the wounds
Let the moon nourish our bodies seeking undying harmony
Embrace my need for you with fondness in silent rage
I bleed I cry I search for forgiveness not with guilt
In sorrow of unwanted scripture like stones and walls of death
Laughing at the morning sun with salt sweat nakedness
Playful onanism she pounds grasping me near with screams of joy.
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All American Boy & Shake - Featuring
- Jody Colero - Kerry Ladd - Ron Bartley - Dan Smith - Filmed
in Toronto, Canada Live At The Whiskey A-Go-Go - Features - Kelvin
Womack - Mike Cherney - Kevin Geraghty - Robert Hoelting
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The Killing Road - We
had a philosophy on the road: You can spend the night, but don't
use my toothbrush in the morning. How preposterously arrogant.
But as much as some don't like to admit, rock n roll is a cavalier
art. From the first day I picked up a guitar, I felt my confidence
was enhanced drastically, and in the process the recognition
of my talents exuded. I remember the first gig I performed at
was a dance at a boys and girls club. After we finished our set,
I was swarmed by pretty girls wanting my sole attention. That
was the beginning. My instrument became my addiction, endless
hours were spent honing my craft, in the basement of my parents'
home. I would sometimes feign...(more)
 JIMI B - Jimi B is actually Jimi
Bertucci, the active ingredient behind the defunct Abraham's
Children, a band that spent many an evening dodging fists at
the illustrious downtown Montebello Inn and Casualty Centre.
Jimi's still pretty face tells me he's held up his guard with
some determination over the years. This album is a reminder that
Toronto has plenty more good music to offer. - St. Catharines
Star (read more)
 THE POLICE X 2 : In 1981 The Police
performed at The Piccadilly Tube in Toronto, Canada. A short
distance down the road at another popular club, The Edge, another
band performed with the same name, only they were from England.
While The Tube was filled to capacity, The Edge appeared to have
a coffee house atmosphere which was odd because The Edge was
more of an alternative club that attracted up and coming bands
with an edge. In August of 2000 during Stings tour, Jimi B had
a chance encounter with Sting . They reflected back upon their
early days when they were both performing in Toronto, within
blocks of each other, headlining with the same name...Police.
They laughed about it all and reminisced about those wondrous
days of yore. Quoting Sting..."Hey, it could have gone either
way!"...Pictured on the left are Ron Bartley (guitars &
vocals) Danny Smith (drums) Laurie Del Grande (guitar and keyboards)
Jimi B (bass & Vocals). Recently some tapes of ( read more) Photo by Deborah Samuel
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Space Patrol from left
Jimi B, Peter
Verity , Glen Wilson
and Rudy Heirck". As Jimi continued his relationship with
United Artists Records he began to grow immensely. His writing
could be tailored to the needs of the project he was developing
or producing. One of these projects was Space Patrol. A group
of musicians from the Ajax area just east of Toronto. Although
the members had very little recording experience Jimi would do
his best to make all involved to feel comfortable and at ease.
The band recorded 4 songs at Eastern Sound, Toronto......but
only Burning Love would be released on the United Artists label.The
band would go on the road and do some scattered dates in the
Ontario, and Eastern Canada. Jimi did not want to tour or travel.
He recommended the group seek another singer bass player to replace
him....he had other projects to produce and wanted to spend more
time closer to home and in the studio. The band would eventually
find a replacement and would continue to tour across Canada.
Peter Verity continues to write and perform . He recently returned
from Nashville where he played to full houses. Space Patril released
only one song and the rest are in some vault at EMI...to bad.
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if you'll get this message on the web-feedback but I was the
girl up front with the leather jacket that Mike commented on.
I just wanted to say I really enjoyed your show, and so did all
my friends. We joined your fan club and can't wait to get our
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 Canadian Cold Cuts - Jimi B (A&M)
Jimi Bertucci's first album since leaving Abraham's Children
and Angel is worthy of his potential as a solo artist, but it's
variety has left his style to vague to establish a focal point.
The two-sided-split concept he attempts here is emphasized by
the cover photography -- wave experiments and sweet rock. Side
one is fast and trendy, but falters at Shake and Touch Me when
he mixes the wrong ingredients,starting with the basic riffs.
Honourable mention goes to O'Dee an account of Jimi's experience
with a hermaphrodite that is as weird as it's unique. The flip
side belongs to AM and FM respectively with ballads Wickless
Dynamite and Strange Feeling displaying a strong point inhis
writing and AOP anthem...read
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