HISTORY

Jimi Behringer is a world-renowned guitarist and singer/songwriter with deep roots in rock, funk and blues. With a style all his own, he has earned a reputation as one of the best guitarists in the world. He has recorded with top artists Prince, Ricky Peterson, Bobby Caldwell, The Jets, Rosie Gaines, Joe Sample and has co-written with hit songwriter Bobby Caldwell.

He has toured with top groups including the Jeff Lorber Band, Kitaro, Ben Sidran and Laura Branigan along with live performances with Bonnie Raitt, Prince and many others.

Jimi is one of the founding fathers of the legendary Minneapolis sound. Working with his son Elliot, Jimi has just completed a four album catalogue (“Think 2 Much”, “World @ Large”, “In The Name Of...” and “The Speed Of Life”). They are now working on a fifth album scheduled to be released summer 2009 on String Theory Digital Disc®.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jimi began playing guitar at the age of ten.

His earliest musical influence was his grandmother who would play stride piano in the living room while his mother tap-danced right along. Jimi’s musical vocabulary increased dramatically when the family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in the early 60s.

In Scottsdale, Jimi began playing in clubs, talent contests and strip bars at the young age of 13. In 1977 he joined R&B funk band Good Vibrations and later would join Gypsy as a guitarist and songwriter on RCA Records.

In 1982 Jimi moved to Miami and was introduced to Bobby Caldwell. Shortly thereafter Jimi began writing music for Bobby Caldwell's award winning “August Moon” album.

In 1984 Jimi toured with the Laura Branigan Band, including television appearances on Johnny Carson and Solid Gold.

By 1985 Jimi had joined The Jeff Lorber Band, featuring Karyn White and Michael Jefferies.

Following a successful tour with the Lorber Band, Jimi toured with New-Age artist Kitaro including four world tours, live recordings, television appearances and a PBS documentary.


After ten years of touring Jimi decided to settle in at home in Minneapolis for several years and devote his time to his family and writing & recording his own music.