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Watch Jimi Hendrix's 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)' Performed on a Gayageum

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:38:47 +0000

Worn the grooves out on your copy of Jimi Hendrix's 'Electric Ladyland?' Here's a new way to experience one of that album's key cuts, as Luna Lee reimagines 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)' on a traditional Korean instrument called the gayageum.

Jimi Hendrix Featured On Official 2013 Record Store Day Poster

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:20:29 +0000

As the 6th annual Record Store Day approaches on April 20, lots of the unique musical treasures that will be made available to eager fans are starting to surface. The newest of the “must-have” offerings is the official poster for 2013, featuring a photo of Jimi Hendrix.

New Jimi Hendrix Track, 'Earth Blues,' Streaming Online

Jeff Giles — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:27:42 +0000

The complete album won't be out until March 5, but if you're interested in getting a sneak preview at a cut from the new Jimi Hendrix compilation 'People, Hell & Angels,' you're in luck.

Jimi Hendrix's First Two Albums to be Released on Mono Vinyl

Dave Lifton — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:32:03 +0000

On March 5, mono vinyl versions of the first two Jimi Hendrix albums, 'Are You Experienced' and 'Axis: Bold as Love' will be released. The news was announced yesterday (Jan. 8) via press release.

Jimi Hendrix, 'Somewhere' – Song Review

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:15:28 +0000

Jimi Hendrix is one of the most exhaustively chronicled musicians in rock music history. Though he released just three studio albums in his lifetime, he has been the subject of a seemingly inexhaustible series of mostly-exploitative posthumous releases.

On March 5, Experience Hendrix hopes to rectify some of that with the release of 'People, Hell & Angels,' and now you can get your first listen to a track from that collection titled 'Somewhere.'

Upcoming Jimi Hendrix Album – 'New and Unreleased,' or 'Old and Recycled'?

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:16:09 +0000

One of the most hotly anticipated classic rock releases of 2013 is the the Jimi Hendrix album 'People, Hell & Angels,' which Experience Hendrix is advertising as a collection of 12 new and previously unreleased tracks. But not so fast -- according to our friends over at Antiquiet.com, that may not be entirely accurate.

New Jimi Hendrix Album Planned for 2013

Jeff Giles — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:13:11 +0000

It hardly seems possible, given how aggressively his vaults have been mined for material over the years, but we can expect yet another album from Jimi Hendrix next year. Rolling Stone reports that the new set, dubbed ‘People, Hell and Angels,’ consists of 12 previously unreleased songs that were recorded during 1968-69 while Hendrix worked [...]

Jimi Hendrix Interviews and Reviews Documented in New Book

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:40:41 +0000

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. Titled ‘Jimi Hendrix: Interviews and Reviews 1967-71,’ the book — which was released [...]

Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock Performance to be Shown in Theaters

Dave Lifton — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:10:58 +0000

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.

Guitarist Faces Jail After Convincing Investors to Fund Bogus Charity Album Featuring Jimi Hendrix, Beatles + More

Jeff Giles — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:29:57 +0000

In what feels like it has to be the strangest, saddest story of the year, an L.A.-based recording artist is facing up to eight years in prison after being accused of swindling millions of dollars out of investors who believed they were helping fund the release of new recordings from rock legends for a charity compilation.

42 Years Ago: Jimi Hendrix Dies

Dave Swanson — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:10:18 +0000

Jimi Hendrix, perhaps the most innovative guitarist to ever visit our planet, died on Sept. 18, 1970, leaving behind an unimaginable legacy and body of work considering his short time with us. Born John Allen Hendrix on Nov. 24, 1942, the man we came to know as Jimi learned his way around the guitar at [...]

Four Unreleased Jimi Hendrix 16mm Color Films Sell For $10,000

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:10:34 +0000

Four unreleased Jimi Hendrix 16mm color films were posted on eBay recently and fetched $10,000 when the video reels sold during the final hours of a ten-day auction. The seller, aware of the concert films one-of-a-kind value started the bidding price at 10K and a sole bidder committed to pay that, in return to own this historic Hendrix memorabilia.

Role of Keith Richards Cast in Jimi Hendrix Biopic

Dave Lifton — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:01:52 +0000

We’ve been closely following the news coming out about ‘All Is By My Side,’ the upcoming biopic about Jimi Hendrix, from the beginning of its filming to drummer Kenny Aronoff‘s work on the soundtrack to the lack of support given it by Hendrix’s estate.

Star-Studded Experience Hendrix Tour Adds More Dates

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:39:22 +0000

As the lineup for the 2012 Experience Hendrix tribute tour has expanded, so has the number of dates for the annual concert trek honoring the late, great Jimi Hendrix.

This year’s edition is now up to 21 dates, including recently added concert stops in Florida and Colorado, plus a second show in Austin, Texas.