Wanted Dead Or Alive
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He's walking, through the clouds...
40 years ago today...we lost Jimi
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You could argue that Jimi is more famous today then he was when was alive. Most definitely in the United States.
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In 1970 I was very shocked and sad that the life of such a genius as Jimi could end so unnecessarily, he was still only beginning...
During a visit to Hard Rock Cafe in London a few years ago the curator handed me a slightly battered and rusty Gibson flying vee guitar that once belonged to Jimi, still strung left handed with his original strings, though i thought it should be restored and let it sing again...the last i saw they had restored it but would love to hear it.
Jimi's London residence is open to the public until 7th September, though i think the tickets have all been sold...
http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/jimi-hendrix-at-handel-house-museum-article-9718.html
An exhibition about Jimi Hendrix at Handel House Museum will no doubt be one of the most popular exhibitions in London this year for music fans as they mark the 40th anniversary of the musician's death.
"Jimi Hendrix at Handel House Museum.
Despite the fact that the Handel House Museum is renowned for being the home of one famous musician, it is actually also associated with the amazing guitar skills of 60s legend Jimi Hendrix who lived in the flat next door. With a stunning collection of memorabilia and a very rare chance to take a trip around the actual property rented by Hendrix, this is bound to be one showstopping exhibition"
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During a visit to Hard Rock Cafe in London a few years ago the curator handed me a slightly battered and rusty Gibson flying vee guitar that once belonged to Jimi, still strung left handed with his original strings, though i thought it should be restored and let it sing again...the last i saw they had restored it but would love to hear it.
Jimi's London residence is open to the public until 7th September, though i think the tickets have all been sold...
http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/jimi-hendrix-at-handel-house-museum-article-9718.html
An exhibition about Jimi Hendrix at Handel House Museum will no doubt be one of the most popular exhibitions in London this year for music fans as they mark the 40th anniversary of the musician's death.
"Jimi Hendrix at Handel House Museum.
Despite the fact that the Handel House Museum is renowned for being the home of one famous musician, it is actually also associated with the amazing guitar skills of 60s legend Jimi Hendrix who lived in the flat next door. With a stunning collection of memorabilia and a very rare chance to take a trip around the actual property rented by Hendrix, this is bound to be one showstopping exhibition"
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Džedaj
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Jimi is the greatest. He's my all time hero and best guitar player in the world. I owe him so much, I learned many things just listening his lyrics and his playing. There will never be another. RIP Jimi
Travelin' Man
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It's amazing how legends grow. Just like the legend of Jesus. The only difference is, I still listen to Jimi.
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I was wondering the other day why no movie has ever been made about Jimi's life. It would be a great movie and a great way to showcase the great music of that era. I guess it would be impossible to find an actor who could do justice to the part.
Soot and Stars
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This is as much of a question as anything else. Was Jimi really much of a talker. I never got that impression. If not it shouldn't take much more than an actor with the right look as I'm sure the actor won't be responsible for actually trying to play the music. All the goof African American actors I know are way too old for the part (Morgan Freeman, Samuel L. Jackson, Terrence Howard)! If it weren't for his age I'd say Terrance Howard would be great in every aspect for the role!
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