Black Entertainment : Jimi Hendrix's Life on Screen

[Clyde C Coger Jr]

In the Spirit of Sankofa,


... Jimi still ... The Man ...



Jimi Hendrix's Life on Screen

New documentary 'Jimi Hendrix - Hear My Train A Comin'' features appearances from fellow musicians and friends Mitch Mitchell, Noel Redding and Sir Paul McCartney. (Nov. 1)


suggested reading and video viewing:
http://news.yahoo.com/video/jimi-hendrixs-life-screen-150544328.html

 

[Clyde C Coger Jr]

Five Things PBS Could Teach You About Jimi Hendrix

http://music.yahoo.com/news/five-things-pbs-could-teach-jimi-hendrix-131550183-rolling-stone.html


It's hard to fathom that guitar god Jimi Hendrix would be insecure about anything, but we learn that and much more in PBS' new American Masters documentary Jimi Hendrix – Hear My Train a Comin.' The two-hour special is a thorough, serious-minded consideration of his career that soft-pedals some aspects of his personal life, such as his drug use. While the high priests of Hendrixology will be familiar with most of it, the film has some previously unseen treasures, such as his performance at the 1968 Miami Pop Festival, and smart commentary from the likes of Rolling Stone's David Fricke. Even viewers moderately familiar with Hendrix's legend could enrich their understanding of his life. Here's five things you'll learn:
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