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RIP thanks for all the great music. I was knocked over by Jimi himself
while I was in the SF airport in 1967 and he and his bandmates were arriving
for a concert. Jimi was so kind and cordial and immediately turned back to pick me up dust me off and give me words of apology. I'll never forget that day or the little pink lace eyelet dress of said incident! I think I'll blast
some riffs now!
Jimi is a god, but Mitchell was an unmistakable, distinct part of the Experience's sound. There have been few rock and roll drummers who regularly did what he did. He managed to keep time, like any good rock and roll drummer, but he filled in all the spaces left by Jimi in a way that made the songs almost completely his. That anyone could do that while playing with Jimi is astounding. There are times when I listen to a Jimi song and forget to listen to Jimi—I am so enthralled by Mitchell's drumming.
I will put "Fire" on repeat this evening in his memory. Such killer drumming.
But I'm disturbed! I'm depressed! I'm inadequate! I GOT IT ALL! (George Costanza) GrouchyTeacher.com
For the record, I never went away. I check HT several times every day and always have. I just haven't felt the need to contribute to much lately.
But bring up a good rock and roll topic and you know I can't shut up.
On last night's The Late Show with David Letterman, Paul Shaffer's band played only Jimi Hendrix songs, in memory of Mitch Mitchell. Shaffer said the band was singling out songs that Mitchell had especially put his mark on. It was very cool.
But I'm disturbed! I'm depressed! I'm inadequate! I GOT IT ALL! (George Costanza) GrouchyTeacher.com
Mitchell was an absolutely appropriate musical foil for Hendrix, with a very distinct drumming style. I find it hard to imagine dropping anybody else behind the Experience drum kit and coming up with equal results, ie the best of the best.
For the record, I never went away. I check HT several times every day and always have. I just haven't felt the need to contribute to much lately.
But bring up a good rock and roll topic and you know I can't shut up.
On last night's The Late Show with David Letterman, Paul Shaffer's band played only Jimi Hendrix songs, in memory of Mitch Mitchell. Shaffer said the band was singling out songs that Mitchell had especially put his mark on. It was very cool.
Don't watch Letterman as a rule ~ unless I know of a specific guest to be on ~ but I would have loved to hear all the music.
If any one heads to Seattle ~ check out the Experience Music Project. It is the funky shaped building close to the Space Needle.
...and let me know if you do; we live a mile away from the building, and can view it from our deck.
The whole concept for the museum grew out of all the Hendrix stuff that Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen had collected. There's actually some gear on display that I had put my hands to, back when it was in use in studios around here.
I'm amazed that Mitchell was still playing to the end, having just been out on the Experience Hendrix Tour - we should all be so lucky to finish our days in such a fashion. He had just played in Seattle earlier this month.
...and let me know if you do; we live a mile away from the building, and can view it from our deck.
The whole concept for the museum grew out of all the Hendrix stuff that Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen had collected. There's actually some gear on display that I had put my hands to, back when it was in use in studios around here.
I'm amazed that Mitchell was still playing to the end, having just been out on the Experience Hendrix Tour - we should all be so lucky to finish our days in such a fashion. He had just played in Seattle earlier this month.
I'll be out there Spring '09. It's been a couple of years since I have been there. I need to go online and find the special exhibit listing for the time frame I might be there.
I'll be out there Spring '09. It's been a couple of years since I have been there. I need to go online and find the special exhibit listing for the time frame I might be there.
Mitchell was an absolutely appropriate musical foil for Hendrix, with a very distinct drumming style. I find it hard to imagine dropping anybody else behind the Experience drum kit and coming up with equal results, ie the best of the best.
As the story goes, it was between Mitch and another drummer, Ansley Dunbar, as to whom would be chosen for the drum slot, and the decision was made on a coin flip.
Ansley went on to make his name and fortune with many famous bands, but Mitch made his immortal fame with one band, the best band there ever was.
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