LargeHeartedBoy — In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Previous contributors include Bret Easton Ellis, Kate Christensen, Kevin Brockmeier, T.C. Boyle, Dana Spiotta, Amy Bloom,... more info

TMZ — Jimi Hendrix was all for Purple Haze, all in your brain, but his estate ain't down to push a specialty liqueur that jacked his famous song title ... according to a new lawsuit. The company that controls the late guitar great's merchandising is… ... more info

Stereogum — New York experimental rockers Landlady hosted their Holiday Spectacular at the Bell House in Brooklyn earlier this month. Among the evening’s presumed highlights was a cover of the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s “Manic Depression” with an assist f... more info

TMZ — Take a look at these celebs who were brave enough to serve in the armed forces long before they got famous in entertainment and sports. Elvis Presley, Richard Pryor, Jimi Hendrix and Joe DiMaggio are just a few of the heroic stars we're serving… ... more info

Mercury News, California — Former Giants manager Dusty Baker's book tells of going to 1967 Monterey Pop Festival more info

The Telegraph — On the anniversary of Hendrix's death, we look back at an exhibition of his explosive first trip to London more info

Core News — “Iggy continues in his new Friday night slot serving you up a sonic cocktail to start the weekend off. This week he has tracks by Teddybears, Lucy Rose, Hendrix and Bill Fay. Iggy’s musical legacy has inspired and energised rock and roll’s alte... more info

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Brooklyn Vegan — photo: Patti Smith @ Electric Lady Studios 8/26/2015 (photo via @electricladystudios) Wednesday, August 27 marked, to the day, the 45 anniversary of NYC's famed Electric Lady Studios which was originally built by Jimi Hendrix. To celebrate, Patti Smi... more info

The Independent — Kendrick Lamar has set his ambitions sky-high by announcing his dream to be compared to Bob Dylan, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. more info