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From the archive, 19 September 1970: In memory of Jimi Hendrix, the Electric Rebel

An appreciation of Jimi Hendrix, 'the voodoo myth of magic male potency, alive and pulsating on stage', who died in a Kensington hotel on 18 September 1970"Thanks for being so patient. Next time we will really try and get it together." Spoken two hours before a cold Sunday dawn, three weeks ago at the Isle of Wight, these words have become Jimi Hendrix's final farewell to his British audience.Looking back, 1967 was maybe the greatest year ever for British rock 'n' roll; and it was the year of Ji...

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17:11 on September 18 2012

From the archive, 19 September 1970: In memory of Jimi Hendrix, the Electric Rebel

Guardian Music — An appreciation of Jimi Hendrix, 'the voodoo myth of magic male potency, alive and pulsating on stage', who died in a Kensington hotel on 18 September 1970"Thanks for bei... more info
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11:02 on September 18 2012

In memoriam: Jimi Hendrix

Here Comes The Flood — Forty-two years ago Jimi Hendrix died at the Samarkand Hotel, 22 Lansdowne Crescent, Notting Hill in London. Put on some Jimi and turn it up. Your neighbours will thank... more info
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