Jimi Hendrix Faq

Author : Gary J. Jucha
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781617135668

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Jimi Hendrix FAQ by Gary J. Jucha Pdf

(FAQ). Jimi Hendrix left the world too soon at the age of twenty-seven, but, despite the brevity of his career, his body of work is as vital to 20th-century music as that of Louis Armstrong, the Beatles, and Miles Davis. Hundreds of hours of unreleased studio sessions and concert performances were his salvation. A modest man but highly competitive musician, Hendrix set the stage for many of the most significant musical movements to emerge between 1970 and 1999, including heavy metal, fusion, glam rock, and rap. Voodoo bluesman, sonic producer, the lyricist that out-Dylaned Dylan: these are what snatch our attention 40 years after his death, as do his "aw, shucks" smile in photos and the raw sexuality of his concert performances. It's hard to find the man under all the falsehoods told by friends, business associates, and even Jimi himself. Jimi Hendrix FAQ attempts to present the facts in a fast-moving, fan-friendly read.

Author : Richie Unterberger
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781405381086

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The Rough Guide to Jimi Hendrix by Richie Unterberger Pdf

The Rough Guide to Jimi Hendrix is a thorough reference book about the life and music of the greatest rock guitarist of all time. It covers all the key events throughout his metamorphosis; from a misfit youngster growing up in poverty to his rise to international stardom, and from his days as a starving backup musician in the early 1960s to his triumphant appearances at the Monterey Pop and Woodstock rock festivals, not to mention his mysterious and sordid death in 1970. Special chapters are devoted to vivid description and critical evaluation of all his important studio and live albums and best thirty songs, as well as all major live and documentary Hendrix videos; his myriad musical influences from blues, soul, rock, and jazz; Hendrix-related sites and shrines; and his spectacular arsenal of guitar techniques and effects. Also including special features on overlooked aspects of his art ranging from his love of Bob Dylan's music to his relationship with the Black Power movement, The Rough Guide to Jimi Hendrix documents all dimensions of this one-of-a-kind musical genius.

Author : Richie Unterberger,Rough Guides
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 655 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781405381093

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The Rough Guide to Jimi Hendrix by Richie Unterberger,Rough Guides Pdf

The Rough Guide to Jimi Hendrix is a thorough reference book to the life and music of the greatest rock guitarist of all time. It covers all the key events in his metamorphosis from a misfit youngster growing up in poverty in Seattle to his rise to international stardom, from his days as a starving backup musician in the early 1960s to his triumphant appearances at the Monterey Pop and Woodstock rock festivals and his mysterious, sordid death in 1970. Special chapters are devoted to vivid description and critical evaluation of all his important studio and live albums and best thirty songs, as well as all major live and documentary Hendrix videos; his myriad musical influences from blues, soul, rock, and jazz; Hendrix-related sites and shrines; and his spectacular arsenal of guitar techniques and effects. Also including special features on overlooked aspects of his art ranging from his love of Bob Dylan's music to his relationship with the Black Power movement, The Rough Guide to Jimi Hendrix in a new ePub format documents all dimensions of this one-of-a-kind musical genius.

Author : Frank Moriarty
Publisher : Bookbaby
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-26
Category : Music
ISBN : 1543942547

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Modern Listener Guide: Jimi Hendrix by Frank Moriarty Pdf

"As the iconic status of legendary musician Jimi Hendrix looms larger with each passing year, there is a continual generation of new listeners just discovering his work. They may know he is important by how often he is name-checked by today's top musicians but they soon discover there is a complicated and confusing body of Hendrix material spread across many titles and record labels. With informed commentary and spirited critical perspective, Moriarty expertly leads the way through the studio sessions, live concert recordings, and myriad album and box set releases that comprose the legacy of one of the world's great guitarists and musical personalities. By balancing a colorful, up-to-date and historically accurate portrait of Jimi's life and career interspersed with insightful commentary of dozens of significant releases that stand as cornerstones of his creativity, this book will appeal to those already familiar with Jimi's compelling music and unforgettable life"--Back cover

Author : Charles R. Smith Jr.
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780823450305

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Song for Jimi by Charles R. Smith Jr. Pdf

Jimi Hendrix's talent was epic, and so is this lyrical account of his life, with spectacular artwork by Edel Rodriguez-- including a poster underneath the jacket! From his turbulent childhood through his epical appearance at the Monterey and Woodstock festivals, Charles R. Smith Jr. covers it all in this rich and rhythmic account of a singular life, accompanied by the psychedelic splendor of Edel Rodriguez's acid-tinged artwork. Let me tell you a story, a story 'bout a boy, who became a man, a git-tar man, named Jimi. Written as a series of verses beginning with intro and ending with outro, this unique mix of rhythm and rhyme captures the essence of rock icon Jimi Hendrix and his struggle to live life on his own terms. Backmatter, including a select discography, timeline of Hendrix's life, and a personal essay from the author, is included. A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year A CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book A CSMCL Best Multicultural Children's Book of the Year An Evanston Public Library Great Books for Kids pick!

Author : Peter Doggett
Publisher : Omnibus Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780857127105

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Jimi Hendrix: The Complete Guide to His Music by Peter Doggett Pdf

The indispensable consumers' guide to the music of Jimi Hendrix, now widely acclaimed as the most gifted instrumentalist in the history of rock.An album by album, track by track, run-down of all music recorded and released by Hendrix, from his earliest American Recordings through the Jimi Hendrix Experience to the many posthumous releases. Features include...An album by album, track by track analysis of Hendrix's best workInformation on when and where the music was recordedA rundown on expoitative recordings that are best avoidedA track index for easy referenceSixteen page colour section

Author : Charles R. Cross
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08-08
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781401382810

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Room Full of Mirrors by Charles R. Cross Pdf

Now in paperback, the national bestselling biography of American musical icon Jimi Hendrix It has been more than thirty-five years since Jimi Hendrix died, but his music and spirit are still very much alive for his fans everywhere. Charles R. Cross vividly recounts the life of Hendrix, from his difficult childhood and adolescence in Seattle through his incredible rise to celebrity in London's swinging sixties. It is the story of an outrageous life--with legendary tales of sex, drugs, and excess--while it also reveals a man who struggled to accept his role as idol and who privately craved the kind of normal family life he never had. Using never-before-seen documents and private letters, and based on hundreds of interviews with those who knew Hendrix--many of whom had never before agreed to be interviewed--Room Full of Mirrors unlocks the vast mystery of one of music's most enduring legends.

Author : John Robertson
Publisher : Omnibus Press& Schirmer Trade Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Music
ISBN : 0711943044

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The Complete Guide to the Music of Jimi Hendrix by John Robertson Pdf

A consumer's critical guide to the music of Aerosmith, detailing every recorded song. Part of a series, the book is specially designed to sit alongside a CD collection.

Author : Jimi Hendrix
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781408842164

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Starting At Zero by Jimi Hendrix Pdf

It didn't take long after Jimi Hendrix's death for the artist to become a myth of music. He has been surrounded by a shroud of intrigue since he first came into the public eye, and the mystery has only grown with time. Much has been written and said about him by experts and fans and critics, some of it true and some of it not; Starting at Zero will set the record straight. This is Hendrix in his own words. The lyricism and rhythm of Jimi Hendrix's writing will be of no surprise to his fans. Hendrix wrote prolifically throughout his life and he left behind a trove of scribbled-on hotel stationary, napkins and cigarette cartons. Starting at Zero weaves the scraps and bits together fluidly with interviews and lyrics revealing for the first time a continuous narrative of the artist's life, from birth through to the final four years of his life. The result is a beautifully poetic, charming and passionate memoir as smooth and memorable as Hendrix's finest songs. The pieces of Starting at Zero came together in large part because of the inspiration of Alan Douglas. Douglas first met Jimi Hendrix backstage at Woodstock, and soon after became Hendrix's producer and close friend. In creating the book he joined forces with Peter Neal, who edited Hendrix's writing with the reverence and light touch it deserved.

Author : Gary J. Jucha
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-22
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781493050741

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Rolling Stones FAQ by Gary J. Jucha Pdf

Cleverly marketed by their original manager as the bad boys of rock, the Rolling Stones have survived dalliances with the devil, drug busts, and the death of founding member Brian Jones to become the world’s longest-running rock and roll band. Led by partners-in-crime Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the Rolling Stones have had No. 1 hits, released classic albums, broken box office records, and literally changed the world. All too often, however, books on the Rolling Stones glimmer with gossip instead of shimmering with facts about the band’s music. The Rolling Stones FAQ presents these musical facts in a fast-moving, fan-friendly read. The five incarnations of the Rolling Stones are highlighted with in-depth explorations of the band's hit records, albums, films, and tours. The band's story is told not only through the biographies of the eight men to each be called a Rolling Stone, but also through the stories of session men, producers, managers, artists, girlfriends, and wives who have contributed to the enduring, yet controversial, success of the Rolling Stones.

Author : Steven Roby,Brad Schreiber
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-31
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780306819452

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Becoming Jimi Hendrix by Steven Roby,Brad Schreiber Pdf

Becoming Jimi Hendrix traces “Jimmy’s” early musical roots, from a harrowing, hand-to-mouth upbringing in a poverty-stricken, broken Seattle home to his early discovery of the blues to his stint as a reluctant recruit of the 101st Airborne who was magnetically drawn to the rhythm and blues scene in Nashville. As a sideman, Hendrix played with the likes of Little Richard, Ike and Tina Turner, the Isley Brothers, and Sam & Dave—but none knew what to make of his spotlight-stealing rock guitar experimentation, the likes of which had never been heard before. From 1962 to 1966, on the rough and tumble club circuit, Hendrix learned to please a crowd, deal with racism, and navigate shady music industry characters, all while evolving his own astonishing style. Finally, in New York’s Greenwich Village, two key women helped him survive, and his discovery in a tiny basement club in 1966 led to Hendrix instantly being heralded as a major act in Europe before he returned to America, appeared at the Monterey Pop Festival, and entered the pantheon of rock’s greatest musicians. Becoming Jimi Hendrix is based on over one hundred interviews with those who knew Hendrix best during his lean years, more than half of whom have never spoken about him on the record. Utilizing court transcripts, FBI files, private letters, unpublished photos, and U.S. Army documents, this is the story of a young musician who overcame enormous odds, a past that drove him to outbursts of violence, and terrible professional and personal decisions that complicated his life before his untimely demise.

Author : Harvey Kubernik,Ken Kubernik
Publisher : Sterling
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1454937386

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Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child by Harvey Kubernik,Ken Kubernik Pdf

A unique tribute to Jimi Hendrix on the 50th anniversary of his untimely death, featuring contributions by those who knew and worked with him, enhanced with images by the most renowned rock photographers of the era. In September 1970, the legendary Jimi Hendrix died at only 27 years of age. On the 50th anniversary of this tragic event, acclaimed r

Author : Steve Rodham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Rock musicians
ISBN : 0952768682

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Jimi Hendrix in London, New York, and New Jersey by Steve Rodham Pdf

Author : Jimi Hendrix
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008-11-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781458457806

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Jimi Hendrix - Experience Hendrix (Songbook) by Jimi Hendrix Pdf

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). All the hits you'd expect from this seminal guitarist, including his legendary take on the "Star Spangled Banner." Also includes: All Along the Watchtower * Angel * Bold as Love * Castles Made of Sand * Foxey Lady * Hey Joe * Purple Haze * Red House * Voodoo Child (Slight Return) * The Wind Cries Mary * and more.

Author : Philip Norman
Publisher : Liveright Publishing
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781631495908

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Wild Thing: The Short, Spellbinding Life of Jimi Hendrix by Philip Norman Pdf

Hailed for its astounding portrait of Jimi Hendrix, Philip Norman’s Wild Thing has become the definitive biography of rock’s most outrageous—and tragic—genius. Today, Jimi Hendrix (1942–1970) is celebrated as the greatest rock guitarist of all time. But before he was setting guitars and the world aflame, James Marshall Hendrix was a shy kid in Seattle, plucking at a broken ukulele. Bringing Hendrix’s story to vivid life against the backdrop of midcentury rock, and interweaving new interviews with friends, lovers, bandmates, and his family, Wild Thing vividly reconstructs Hendrix’s remarkable career, from playing segregated clubs on the Chitlin’ Circuit to achieving stardom in Swinging London.