Jimi Hendrix
Paul McCartney Turned Down Supergroup Offer From Jimi Hendrix
Guitar god Jimi Hendrix died in the autumn of 1970, but for a brief period the Seattle psychedelic rocker tried to start a super group with The Beatles‘ Paul McCartney. In 1969, Hendrix asked McCartney […]
Stones, Zeppelin Producer/Engineer Andy Johns Dies at 61
Led Zeppelin and Rolling Stones engineer Andy Johns died Sunday (April 7) at the age of 61. Johns began his producing career as a tape operator at London’s Olympic Studios after quickly ditching a career as […]
Jukebox Jury: Should Artists’ Careers Continue After Death?
Welcome to Jukebox Jury, our new music debate show where experts face off and a jury of fans decides the winner. THE CASE: When our musical idols passed away in generations past, they left behind […]
7 ‘New’ Jimi Hendrix Songs To Debut On ‘Hawaii Five-O’ Tonight
March 5 will see the release of the next collection of previously unreleased Jimi Hendrix tracks, People, Hell & Angels. But you can get a preview of the album much sooner than that: seven of […]
Hendrix At 70: From Lemmy To Frampton, Legends Sound off
Tuesday (November 27) marks 70 years since the birth of Jimi Hendrix, the man who changed electric guitar and rock’n'roll forever. For the past few weeks, CBS Local has discussed the man’s impact with musicians who came after him, his peers, and even one of his main inspirations. Everyone felt his influence, whether it was on their guitar playing, or their singing. Some even found a new direction for their life thanks to Jimi.
Hendrix At 70: What’s Next? ‘People, Hell & Angels,’ Miami Pop and Stephen Stills Collaboration?
Jimi Hendrix recorded a lot more material than what was contained on the studio three LPs released during his lifetime. From 1971′s “The Cry Of Love” to 2010′s “Valleys Of Neptune,” there seems to be a never ending trove of studio sessions that have yet to see commercial release. Happily, for fans, there’s more on the way.
Hendrix At 70: “‘Are You Experienced?’ Just Blew Me Away” – Peter Frampton
“Hendrix playing wasn’t ugly, but it was more ballsy. A little out-of-tune, but it was full of passion. I think it’s his passion that I love most of all. I’ve got everything that he’s done. ‘Are You Experienced?’ just blew me away.”
Hendrix At 70: “He Changed The Whole Landscape” – Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers
Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers was one of many artists inspired by Jimi; he told CBS Local that in the short period that Hendrix made records (1966-1970) “Musically, he changed the whole landscape, he was doin’ things that nobody was doin’.” While much has been said about Hendrix’s live showmanship, Johnston was more impressed by what Jimi did in the studio, including his use of feedback and backwards recording.
Hendrix At 70: “Like Getting A Blessing From The Pope” – Robert Lamm Of Chicago
Robert Lamm of Chicago tells CBS Local that his band was doing horn-based arrangements of Hendrix songs early on. Hendrix became a fan and supporter of the group, and when he expressed respect for Chicago’s late guitarist/leader Terry Kath, it meant a lot to the entire group.pr
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