Self-taught guitarist James Hendrix met
bassist Billy Cox in the Air Force, and
they formed a group. In June 1966,
Hendrix, now in New York, formed Jimmy
James And The Blue Flames, and was
persuaded by Chas Chandler to go to
London. Auditions were held for
Hendrix's backing group and Noel
Redding was selected on bass, while John
'Mitch' Mitchell became the drummer. In
December the trio released their first
single, 'Hey Joe,' followed by the truly
dynamic 'Purple Haze' and an astonishing
debut album. The Experience enjoyed
reverential audiences on America's
concert circuit and Axis: Bold As Love
emerged in December 1967, completing a
triumphant year.
Electric Ladyland, the last official
Experience album, arrived in October
1968.
Disbanding the Experience, Hendrix
formed Gypsies Sons And Rainbows, who
backed him at the Woodstock Festival,
where he performed his famed rendition of
the national anthem. In October he formed
Band Of Gypsies, with Cox and drummer
Buddy Miles. They disbanded after three
concerts. Hendrix then went to his Electric
Ladyland recording studio, started work on
a new album, and resumed performing with
Cox and Mitchell. In 1970, Hendrix
returned to London, where, on September
18th, he was found dead in his apartment.
You Are The
Jimi Hendrix: Jeffery's Dedication To
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