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Heres A Rockin Perfomance Using A Gayageum. Luna Lee Tears Up VooDoo Chile[VIDEO]

Aaron on Air — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:25:29 +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. Some jokey new Gangnam-style internet sensation, this ain’t. Instead, Luna plays it completely straight, replicating [...]

Jimi Hendrix Featured On Official 2013 Record Store Day Poster

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:44:29 +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.

'Unreleased' Jimi Hendrix Track 'Hear My Train A-Comin" Streaming Online

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:25:26 +0000

Guitar legend Jimi Hendrix is the subject of an upcoming "new and unreleased" archival release titled 'People, Hell & Angels,' which promises 12 new tracks from the innovative musician. Several tracks from the project have already leaked, and now fans can hear an exclusive stream of 'Hear My Train A-Comin'' from Rolling Stone, revealing an experimental direction the guitarist might have taken, had he lived.

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

Jeff Giles — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:27:42 +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.

Mike McCready and Duff McKagan Cover 'Voodoo Child' at Jimi Hendrix Experience Music Project Concert

Billy Dukes — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:00:36 +0000

Fans would pay good money just to see one of the many artists that took the stage during Saturday night's (Nov. 17) Jimi Hendrix tribute concert at the Experience Music Project in Seattle, Wash. Amongst the dozen or so guitarists, Pearl Jam's Mike McCready left the biggest impression, according to reviews and confirmed in the below video of him playing 'Voodoo Child' with former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan.

Hendrix 70: Live at Woodstock[VIDEO]

Aaron on Air — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:45:21 +0000

The film was assembled from the original 16mm footage by Michael Wadleigh, who directed the ‘Woodstock’ movie. Eddie Kramer, Hendrix’s engineer, digitally remastered the sound with a 5.1 audio surround mix. Kramer, Woodstock promoter Michael Lang and musicians Billy Cox and Mitch Mitchell are also featured in a documentary that precedes the concert. “All of [...]

Jimi Hendrix-Inspired Clothes to Arrive at Bloomingdale's Stores

Dave Lifton — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:39:32 +0000

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.

Today Is The 46th Anniversary Of Jimi Hendrix Experience's Live Debut. [VIDEO]

Aaron on Air — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:05:55 +0000

The Jimi Hendrix Experience made their live debut 46 years ago this week with four dates in France. Upon his arrival in England, the guitarist’s manager, former Animals bassist Chas Chandler, introduced Hendrix to drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Noel Redding, the duo who would become the Experience. After only a week of rehearsals, Chandler put the band on [...]

Jimi Hendrix Biopic to Focus on Beatles and Blues Cover Songs

Aaron on Air — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 03:19:24 +0000

Producers of the upcoming Jimi Hendrix biopic say they never planned on using original songs from the guitarist, because the movie will be set before hits like ‘Purple Haze’ and ‘The Wind Cries Mary’ were released. ‘All Is By My Side,’ starring Andre Benjamiin (aka Andre 3000 of the hip-hop group Outkast) may be ready for the 2013 Sundance Festival.

Jimi Hendrix App Coming Soon For The Ultimate Hendrix Fan!

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:25:55 +0000

It's hard to believe that Jimi Hendrix would be 69 this month. To celebrate the occasion, on November 27th (his birthday) a new app called Jimi Hendrix - The Complete Experience will be coming out on iTunes. So

The Fender Guitar: Happy Birthday Leo

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:02:40 +0000

Happy birthday Leo Fender – (1909 - 1991), he would have been 102 years old today. Leo invented the electric bass, and put out the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar. Without Fender Telecasters, Stratocasters, and the electric jazz bass… Where would we be? (Playing Gibsons!) Leo’s invention is also credited for helping create the “musical [...]