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London, United Kingdom (1966 – 1970)

The Jimi Hendrix Experience was a short-lived, yet highly influential rock band famous for the guitar work of Jimi Hendrix on songs such as Purple Haze, Foxy Lady, Hey Joe, Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) and All Along The Watchtower. Rounding out the Experience were Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell on bass and drums respectively.

Hendrix arrived in England in October 1966, and auditions were launched to find him a backing band. Noel Redding was chosen for the bass spot. Even though he had never played bass before auditioning (he was a guitarist), Hendrix liked his look and attitude. Mitch Mitchell was a seasoned London drummer who brought jazz chops and a lead style of playing to the table. He would prove to be Hendrix’s most valuable musical partner.

Though initially conceived as Hendrix’s backing band, The Experience soon became much more than that. Along with Cream, they were the first group to popularize the “power trio” format, which essentially strips a rock band lineup down to the essentials: bass, guitar and drums. This smaller format also encourages more extrovert playing from the players involved, often at very high volumes. In the case of The Experience, Hendrix mixed lead and rhythm guitar duties into one, while also making use of then-revolutionary guitar effects such as feedback and wah-wah.

Mitchell played hard-hitting -influenced grooves that often served a melodic role as much as they did timekeeping. Redding was the eye of the storm, playing deceptively simple bass lines that helped to anchor the band’s sound. Visually, they decked themselves out in matching psychedelic costumes and permed afros.
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  • suicidalmarz

    this guy is freakin amazing. i learned so much in playing guitar from him. rest in peace, Jimi ♥

    Tuesday morning

  • juuliaf

    i don't live todayyyyyy

    Monday evening

  • zdzisiujooo

    HOW THE FUCK ISN'T JIMI CONSIDERED THE BEST MUSICIAN OF OUR TIMES HOW THE FUCK

    Sunday evening

  • UnfinishedSong

    "Um considerável pedaço da vida daquele que é considerado por muitos como o melhor guitarrista da história está prestes a saltar para o cinema. Associado a estilos como os blues e o rock, Jimi Hendrix cavou uma marcante pegada no mundo da música, que dificilmente será apagada. André 3000 dos Outkast é o eleito para interpretar o papel do “deus da guitarra” em All Is By My Side." Mais aqui: http://www.ante-cinema.com/andre-3000-vai-encarnar-jimi-hendrix-em-all-is-by-my-side/

    Sunday morning

  • EricValeev

    ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

    Saturday evening

  • crazyfrogbg

    such a crazy experience

    16 days ago

  • diegoghost

    great guitar man

    18 days ago

  • LambAintNoSheep

    45-years since the 'Are You Experience' album was released. 'Scuse me while I kiss the sky!

    20 days ago
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