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Jimi Hendrix Interviews and Reviews in New Book
Jimi Hendrix may be one of the most exhaustively chronicled performers in rock music history, but a new book aims for a fresh angle on the legendary guitarist, whose life has been mythologized to the point where it often overshadows his music.
Jimi Hendrix’s Woodstock Performance to be Shown in Theaters
On Nov. 26, the day before what would have been Jimi Hendrix's 70th birthday, select movie theaters around the globe will show 'Hendrix 70: Live at Woodstock.' This marks the first time the guitar legend's entire set at the 1969 festival has been shown on the big screen.
Jimi Hendrix-Inspired Clothes at Bloomingdale’s
A new line of clothing inspired by the songs of Jimi Hendrix will soon hit the shelves of New York-based upscale retailer Bloomingdale's. The collection has been fully licensed by Experience Hendrix, LLC, the company founded by Hendrix's father to make sure that his son's image is not exploited.
46 Years Ago: Jimi Hendrix Experience Makes Their Live Debut
The Jimi Hendrix Experience made their live debut 46 years ago this week with four dates in France.
New Jimi Hendrix Book Compiled From Interviews
More than 40 years after his shocking death, Jimi Hendrix remains among the most revered rock-era guitarists. Now, the noted Hendrix historian Steven Roby focuses on Jimi's words as much as his music. Drawn from more than 50 interviews with a wide range of U.S. and European media outlets, the newly published book Hendrix on Hendrix lets Jimi tell his own story -- and brings fans as close to an autobiography of the musician as we'll ever see.
Jimi Hendrix’s Dad Wasn’t a Fan of His Singing
For millions of fans, Jimi Hendrix's musical legacy is beyond reproach -- but he wasn't above a little criticism from his father Al, who reportedly thought he would have been better off finding a different singer for the Experience.
Pete Townshend Q&A At Autobiography Release
Who guitarist Pete Townshend sat down for a 90-minute question and answer press conference in conjunction with the release of his autobiography 'Who I Am' at the New York Public Library yesterday (October 8). He talked about the band, his love of smashing his guitars, Jimi Hendrix and much more.
Rock Quiz: Jimi Hendrix [September 18]
Jimi Hendrix Remembered [VIDEO]
It was 42 years ago today (September 18th, 1970), that Jimi Hendrix died at the age of 27, about two months shy of his 28th birthday. Over 40 years later, the events surrounding his death remain sketchy at best, with the only clear fact being that the coroner report stated that Hendrix had asphyxiated in his own vomit, which mainly consisted of red wine. Monika Dannemann, his girlfriend at the time, has long contended that he was alive when placed in the ambulance.