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  • Genre: Classic Rock / Rock

    Location SEATTLE, US

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    Member Since 3/27/2008

    Website www.jimihendrix.com

    Record Label Experience Hendrix / Sony / Legacy Recordings

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    .. .. .. .. .. NEW Jimi Hendrix Releases .. .. .. ..Valleys of Neptune.. CD and vinyl is in stores NOW, or can be ordered from ..Authentic Hendrix: The Official Jimi Hendrix Store.. .... "Valleys of Neptune" Digital Single now available at ..iTunes.., ..Amazon MP3.., and ..Authentic Hendrix... .... A Valleys of Neptune 7", with the previously unreleased b-side "Cat Talking To Me" is also available at ..Authentic Hendrix... .... "Valleys of Neptune" Exclusive, Collectable CD single featuring the NEW track, "Valleys of Neptune" PLUS "Peace In Mississippi" and a BONUS MP3 download of "Red House" (recorded live at Clark University, 3/15/1968) available now only at Walmart stores! .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ......Valleys Of Neptune...... .. .. .. .. .. ......JIMI HENDRIX.. | ..MySpace Music Videos.... .. .. ...... .. .. .. .... .. Jimi Hendrix Webisode 6 .. .. .. Featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd .. .. .. Exclusive Video .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. Jimi Hendrix Webisode 5 .. .. .. Featuring Corey Glover (Living Colour) .. .. .. Exclusive Video .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. Jimi Hendrix Webisode 4 .. .. .. Featuring Mick Taylor ("Catfish Blues") .. .. .. Exclusive Video .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. ...... .. Jimi Hendrix Webisode 3 .. .. .. Featuring Noah Hunt .. .. .. Exclusive Video .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. Jimi Hendrix Webisode 2 .. .. .. Featuring Chris Layton .. .. .. Exclusive Video .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. Jimi Hendrix Webisode 1 .. .. .. Featuring Doyle Bramhall II .. .. .. Exclusive Video .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. Jimi Hendrix .. .. .. (November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) .. .... .. Widely recognized as one of the most creative and influential musicians of the 20th century, Jimi Hendrix pioneered the explosive possibilities of the electric guitar. Hendrix's innovative style of combining fuzz, feedback and controlled distortion created a new musical form. Because he was unable to read or write music, it is nothing short of remarkable that Jimi Hendrix's meteoric rise in the music took place in just four short years. His musical language continues to influence a host of modern musicians, from George Clinton to Miles Davis, and Steve Vai to Jonny Lang. .... Jimi Hendrix, born Johnny Allen Hendrix at 10:15 a.m. on November 27, 1942, at Seattle's King County Hospital, was later renamed James Marshall by his father, James "Al" Hendrix. Young Jimmy (as he was referred to at the time) took an interest in music, drawing influence from virtually every major artist at the time, including B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Buddy Holly, and Robert Johnson. Entirely self-taught, Jimmy's inability to read music made him concentrate even harder on the music he heard. .... Al took notice of Jimmy's interest in the guitar, recalling, "I used to have Jimmy clean up the bedroom all the time while I was gone, and when I would come home I would find a lot of broom straws around the foot of the bed. I'd say to him, ..Well didn't you sweep up the floor?' and he'd say, ..Oh yeah,' he did. But I'd find out later that he used to be sitting at the end of the bed there and strumming the broom like he was playing a guitar." Al found an old one-string ukulele, which he gave to Jimmy to play a huge improvement over the broom. .... By the summer of 1958, Al had purchased Jimmy a five-dollar, second-hand acoustic guitar from one of his friends. Shortly thereafter, Jimmy joined his first band, The Velvetones. After a three-month stint with the group, Jimmy left to pursue his own interests. The following summer, Al purchased Jimmy his first electric guitar, a Supro Ozark 1560S; Jimi used it when he joined The Rocking Kings. .... In 1961, Jimmy left home to enlist in the United States Army and in November 1962 earned the right to wear the "Screaming Eagles" patch for the paratroop division. While stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Jimmy formed The King Casuals with bassist Billy Cox. After being discharged due to an injury he received during a parachute jump, Jimmy began working as a session guitarist under the name Jimmy James. By the end of 1965, Jimmy had played with several marquee acts, including Ike and Tina Turner, Sam Cooke, the Isley Brothers, and Little Richard. Jimmy parted ways with Little Richard to form his own band, Jimmy James and the Blue Flames, shedding the role of back-line guitarist for the spotlight of lead guitar. .... Throughout the latter half of 1965, and into the first part of 1966, Jimmy played the rounds of smaller venues throughout Greenwich Village, catching up with Animals' bassist Chas Chandler during a July performance at Cafe Wha? Chandler was impressed with Jimmy's performance and returned again in September 1966 to sign Hendrix to an agreement that would have him move to London to form a new band. .... Switching gears from bass player to manager, Chandler's first task was to change Hendrix's name to "Jimi." Featuring drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Noel Redding, the newly formed Jimi Hendrix Experience quickly became the talk of London in the fall of 1966. .... The Experience's first single, "Hey Joe," spent ten weeks on the UK charts, topping out at spot No. 6 in early 1967. The debut single was quickly followed by the release of a full-length album Are You Experienced, a psychedelic musical compilation featuring anthems of a generation. Are You Experienced has remained one of the most popular rock albums of all time, featuring tracks like "Purple Haze," "The Wind Cries Mary," "Foxey Lady," "Fire," and "Are You Experienced?" .... Although Hendrix experienced overwhelming success in Britain, it wasn't until he returned to America in June 1967 that he ignited the crowd at the Monterey International Pop Festival with his incendiary performance of "Wild Thing." Literally overnight, The Jimi Hendrix Experience became one of most popular and highest grossing touring acts in the world. .... Hendrix followed Are You Experienced with Axis: Bold As Love. By 1968, Hendrix had taken greater control over the direction of his music; he spent considerable time working the consoles in the studio, with each turn of a knob or flick of the switch bringing clarity to his vision. .... Back in America, Jimi Hendrix built his own recording studio, Electric Lady Studios in New York City. The name of this project became the basis for his most demanding musical release, a two LP collection, Electric Ladyland. Throughout 1968, the demands of touring and studio work took its toll on the group and in 1969 the Experience disbanded. .... The summer of 1969 brought emotional and musical growth to Jimi Hendrix. In playing the Woodstock Music & Art Fair in August 1969, Jimi joined forces with an eclectic ensemble called Gypsy Sun & Rainbows featuring Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell, Billy Cox, Juma Sultan, and Jerry Velez. The Woodstock performance was highlighted by the renegade version of "Star Spangled Banner," which brought the mud-soaked audience to a frenzy. .... Nineteen sixty-nine also brought about a new and defining collaboration featuring Jimi Hendrix on guitar, bassist Billy Cox and Electric Flag drummer Buddy Miles. Performing as the Band of Gypsys, this trio launched a series of four New Year's performances on December 31, 1969 and January 1, 1970. Highlights from these performances were compiled and later released on the quintessential Band of Gypsys album in mid-1970 and the expanded Hendrix: Live At The Fillmore East in 1999. .... As 1970 progressed, Jimi brought back drummer Mitch Mitchell to the group and together with Billy Cox on bass, this new trio once again formed The Jimi Hendrix Experience. In the studio, the group recorded several tracks for another two LP set, tentatively titled First Rays Of The New Rising Sun. Unfortunately, Hendrix was unable to see this musical vision through to completion due to his hectic worldwide touring schedules, then tragic death on September 18, 1970. Fortunately, the recordings Hendrix slated for release on the album were finally issued through the support of his family and original studio engineer Eddie Kramer on the 1997 release First Rays Of The New Rising Sun. .... From demo recordings to finished masters, Jimi Hendrix generated an amazing collection of songs over the course of his short career. The music of Jimi Hendrix embraced the influences of blues, ballads, rock, R&B, and jazz a collection of styles that continue to make Hendrix one of the most popular figures in the history of rock music. .... .. Dagger Records .. .. .. Official Jimi Hendrix Bootleg Recordings .. .... .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Dagger Records.. is a unique label established to release 'bootleg' style recordings which further detail Jimi's illustrious legacy. Unlike Experience Hendrix, the MCA Records distributed home of such classic albums as Are You Experienced and Electric Ladyland, releases by Dagger Records will feature inspired performances and revealing home and studio recordings which may or may not meet the technical criteria and high sonic standards Hendrix himself established over the course of his short but spectacular career. .... Unlike the myriad of unofficial releases produced underground--rife with errors, low quality, and often exceptionally high prices--Dagger Records delivers authenticity ... something unauthorized bootlegs can not offer. Part of the whole dream behind Dagger is to give the fans something they want ... new insights into Jimi's legacy. Enjoy the music! .... To learn more about Dagger Records, please visit the Dagger Records website today at ..www.DaggerRecords.com... .... .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. Live At The Oakland Coliseum .. .. .. (1998) .. .. .. ...... .. .. Live At Clark University .. .. .. (1999) .. .. .. ...... .. .. Morning Symphony Ideas .. .. .. (2000) .. .. .. .... .... .. .. ...... .. .. Live In Ottawa .. .. .. (2001) .. .. .. ...... .. .. The Baggy's Rehearsal Sessions .. .. .. (2002) .. .. .. ...... .. .. Paris 1967 / San Francisco 1968 .. .. .. (2003) .. .. .. .... .... .. .. ...... .. .. Hear My Music .. .. .. (2004) .. .. .. ...... .. .. Live At The Isle Of Fehmarn .. .. .. (2005) .. .. .. ...... .. .. Burning Desire .. .. .. (2006) .. .. .. .... .... .. .. ...... .. .. Live In Paris & Ottawa 1968 .. .. .. (2008) .. .. .. ...... .. .. Live At Woburn .. .. .. (2009) .. .. .. ...... .. .. Jimi Hendrix..Fan Packs .. .. .. (2009) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Members

    .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. Are You Experienced .. .. .. (1967 / 2010) .. .. .. .... .... .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. Axis: Bold As Love .. .. .. (1968 / 2010) .. .. .. .... .... .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. Electric Ladyland .. .. .. (1968 / 2010) .. .. .. .... .... .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. Band Of Gypsys .. .. .. (1970 / 1997) .. .. .. .... .... .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. First Rays..Of The New Rising Sun .. .. .. (1997 / 2010) .. .. .. .... .... .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. Smash Hits .. .. .. (1969 / 2010) .. .. .. .... .... .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. Valleys Of Neptune (Single) .. .. .. (2010) .. .. .. .... .... .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. Valleys Of Neptune .. .. .. (2010) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. ..Gold Record Plaques.. .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ........

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  • Edgar Benito delgado Te…

    jimi hendrix!!! :P club de los 27

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  • Eric

    Your music and spirit lives eternally, I thank you for that!!!

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    God bless you Jimi..you're the best! even on heaven!

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    Thanks God that we have knew you and your music !!!

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    40 years...Jimi lives on
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    god bless you and your music lives on forever
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    Great guitarist !

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  • Takla Makan

    Remember Jimi Hendrix Today !

    18 Sept. 1970-2010
    40-years of missing you Jimi

    RIP

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  • Brian Hoy

    Sad day in music history the passing of a true guitar legend whose music still sounds fresh and amazing in 2010. Jamming in heaven with Dimebag Darrell, Randy Rhoads,Duane Allman,Stevie Ray Vaughn and the many other great musicians who have passed on too soon.

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Valleys of Neptune CD and vinyl is in stores NOW, or can be ordered from Authentic Hendrix: The Official Jimi Hendrix Store

"Valleys of Neptune" Digital Single now available at iTunes, Amazon MP3, and Authentic Hendrix.

A Valleys of Neptune 7", with the previously unreleased b-side "Cat Talking To Me" is also available at Authentic Hendrix.

"Valleys of Neptune" Exclusive, Collectable CD single featuring the NEW track, "Valleys of Neptune" PLUS "Peace In Mississippi" and a BONUS MP3 download of "Red House" (recorded live at Clark University, 3/15/1968) available now only at Walmart stores!




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Jimi Hendrix
(November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970)

Widely recognized as one of the most creative and influential musicians of the 20th century, Jimi Hendrix pioneered the explosive possibilities of the electric guitar. Hendrix's innovative style of combining fuzz, feedback and controlled distortion created a new musical form. Because he was unable to read or write music, it is nothing short of remarkable that Jimi Hendrix's meteoric rise in the music took place in just four short years. His musical language continues to influence a host of modern musicians, from George Clinton to Miles Davis, and Steve Vai to Jonny Lang.

Jimi Hendrix, born Johnny Allen Hendrix at 10:15 a.m. on November 27, 1942, at Seattle's King County Hospital, was later renamed James Marshall by his father, James "Al" Hendrix. Young Jimmy (as he was referred to at the time) took an interest in music, drawing influence from virtually every major artist at the time, including B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Buddy Holly, and Robert Johnson. Entirely self-taught, Jimmy's inability to read music made him concentrate even harder on the music he heard.

Al took notice of Jimmy's interest in the guitar, recalling, "I used to have Jimmy clean up the bedroom all the time while I was gone, and when I would come home I would find a lot of broom straws around the foot of the bed. I'd say to him, ..Well didn't you sweep up the floor?' and he'd say, ..Oh yeah,' he did. But I'd find out later that he used to be sitting at the end of the bed there and strumming the broom like he was playing a guitar." Al found an old one-string ukulele, which he gave to Jimmy to play a huge improvement over the broom.

By the summer of 1958, Al had purchased Jimmy a five-dollar, second-hand acoustic guitar from one of his friends. Shortly thereafter, Jimmy joined his first band, The Velvetones. After a three-month stint with the group, Jimmy left to pursue his own interests. The following summer, Al purchased Jimmy his first electric guitar, a Supro Ozark 1560S; Jimi used it when he joined The Rocking Kings.

In 1961, Jimmy left home to enlist in the United States Army and in November 1962 earned the right to wear the "Screaming Eagles" patch for the paratroop division. While stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Jimmy formed The King Casuals with bassist Billy Cox. After being discharged due to an injury he received during a parachute jump, Jimmy began working as a session guitarist under the name Jimmy James. By the end of 1965, Jimmy had played with several marquee acts, including Ike and Tina Turner, Sam Cooke, the Isley Brothers, and Little Richard. Jimmy parted ways with Little Richard to form his own band, Jimmy James and the Blue Flames, shedding the role of back-line guitarist for the spotlight of lead guitar.

Throughout the latter half of 1965, and into the first part of 1966, Jimmy played the rounds of smaller venues throughout Greenwich Village, catching up with Animals' bassist Chas Chandler during a July performance at Cafe Wha? Chandler was impressed with Jimmy's performance and returned again in September 1966 to sign Hendrix to an agreement that would have him move to London to form a new band.

Switching gears from bass player to manager, Chandler's first task was to change Hendrix's name to "Jimi." Featuring drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Noel Redding, the newly formed Jimi Hendrix Experience quickly became the talk of London in the fall of 1966.

The Experience's first single, "Hey Joe," spent ten weeks on the UK charts, topping out at spot No. 6 in early 1967. The debut single was quickly followed by the release of a full-length album Are You Experienced, a psychedelic musical compilation featuring anthems of a generation. Are You Experienced has remained one of the most popular rock albums of all time, featuring tracks like "Purple Haze," "The Wind Cries Mary," "Foxey Lady," "Fire," and "Are You Experienced?"

Although Hendrix experienced overwhelming success in Britain, it wasn't until he returned to America in June 1967 that he ignited the crowd at the Monterey International Pop Festival with his incendiary performance of "Wild Thing." Literally overnight, The Jimi Hendrix Experience became one of most popular and highest grossing touring acts in the world.

Hendrix followed Are You Experienced with Axis: Bold As Love. By 1968, Hendrix had taken greater control over the direction of his music; he spent considerable time working the consoles in the studio, with each turn of a knob or flick of the switch bringing clarity to his vision.

Back in America, Jimi Hendrix built his own recording studio, Electric Lady Studios in New York City. The name of this project became the basis for his most demanding musical release, a two LP collection, Electric Ladyland. Throughout 1968, the demands of touring and studio work took its toll on the group and in 1969 the Experience disbanded.

The summer of 1969 brought emotional and musical growth to Jimi Hendrix. In playing the Woodstock Music & Art Fair in August 1969, Jimi joined forces with an eclectic ensemble called Gypsy Sun & Rainbows featuring Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell, Billy Cox, Juma Sultan, and Jerry Velez. The Woodstock performance was highlighted by the renegade version of "Star Spangled Banner," which brought the mud-soaked audience to a frenzy.

Nineteen sixty-nine also brought about a new and defining collaboration featuring Jimi Hendrix on guitar, bassist Billy Cox and Electric Flag drummer Buddy Miles. Performing as the Band of Gypsys, this trio launched a series of four New Year's performances on December 31, 1969 and January 1, 1970. Highlights from these performances were compiled and later released on the quintessential Band of Gypsys album in mid-1970 and the expanded Hendrix: Live At The Fillmore East in 1999.

As 1970 progressed, Jimi brought back drummer Mitch Mitchell to the group and together with Billy Cox on bass, this new trio once again formed The Jimi Hendrix Experience. In the studio, the group recorded several tracks for another two LP set, tentatively titled First Rays Of The New Rising Sun. Unfortunately, Hendrix was unable to see this musical vision through to completion due to his hectic worldwide touring schedules, then tragic death on September 18, 1970. Fortunately, the recordings Hendrix slated for release on the album were finally issued through the support of his family and original studio engineer Eddie Kramer on the 1997 release First Rays Of The New Rising Sun.

From demo recordings to finished masters, Jimi Hendrix generated an amazing collection of songs over the course of his short career. The music of Jimi Hendrix embraced the influences of blues, ballads, rock, R&B, and jazz a collection of styles that continue to make Hendrix one of the most popular figures in the history of rock music.

Dagger Records
Official Jimi Hendrix Bootleg Recordings

Dagger Records Discography

Dagger Records is a unique label established to release 'bootleg' style recordings which further detail Jimi's illustrious legacy. Unlike Experience Hendrix, the MCA Records distributed home of such classic albums as Are You Experienced and Electric Ladyland, releases by Dagger Records will feature inspired performances and revealing home and studio recordings which may or may not meet the technical criteria and high sonic standards Hendrix himself established over the course of his short but spectacular career.

Unlike the myriad of unofficial releases produced underground--rife with errors, low quality, and often exceptionally high prices--Dagger Records delivers authenticity ... something unauthorized bootlegs can not offer. Part of the whole dream behind Dagger is to give the fans something they want ... new insights into Jimi's legacy. Enjoy the music!

To learn more about Dagger Records, please visit the Dagger Records website today at www.DaggerRecords.com.


Live At The Oakland Coliseum
(1998)
Live At Clark University
(1999)
Morning Symphony Ideas
(2000)

Live In Ottawa
(2001)
The Baggy's Rehearsal Sessions
(2002)
Paris 1967 / San Francisco 1968
(2003)

Hear My Music
(2004)
Live At The Isle Of Fehmarn
(2005)
Burning Desire
(2006)

Live In Paris & Ottawa 1968
(2008)
Live At Woburn
(2009)
Jimi Hendrix
Fan Packs
(2009)

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Member Since:

March 27, 2008

Members:

discography

Are You Experienced
(1967 / 2010)
Axis: Bold As Love
(1968 / 2010)
Electric Ladyland
(1968 / 2010)
Band Of Gypsys
(1970 / 1997)
First Rays
Of The New Rising Sun
(1997 / 2010)
Smash Hits
(1969 / 2010)
Valleys Of Neptune (Single)
(2010)
Valleys Of Neptune
(2010)




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Experience Hendrix / Sony / Legacy Recordings

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