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    Alternative Christmas Music  Dec 4, 2008
    Auld Lang Syne - Jimi Hendrix. Holiday Hymn - Orange Juice. (Suite101.com)

    Hip-hop is over for me, says Kanye  Dec 3, 2008
    "Taking a sample, looping it and doing all that 'throw your hands up in the sky' thing has become such a cliche. Hip-hop is over for me. I sing, not rap, on this album. I now want to be grouped among those musicians you see in those old black-and-white photos - the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles. And I'm not going to get there by doing just another rap album full of samples. "I've had to create a whole new musical genre to describe what I'm doing now and I'm calling it 'pop-art' -... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    New Grammy Museum hits cultural notes  Dec 3, 2008
    Five flashpoints are spotlighted: Pete Seeger's protests during the blacklisting era, Marvin Gaye's What's Going On and how it inspired young black songwriters toward social commentary, Jimi Hendrix and his Vietnam-era Star-Spangled Banner, musicians leading the No Nukes movement, and the Dixie Chicks under fire for anti-Bush remarks. Walls are dotted with iconic objects: Bob Dylan's first guitar, the only known Woody Guthrie guitar, Seeger's banjo and an iPod used by a U.S. soldier during... (USA Today -- Life)

    Been and gone  Dec 2, 2008
    Among others who died in November were the creator of Jurassic Park and ER, , former Northern Ireland Chief Constable, , former BBC weatherman, , Jimi Hendrix Experience drummer, and comedy actor. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)

     Moonalice will perform day before New Riders of the Purple Sage  Nov 29, 2008
    Jack Casady (bass) is a member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has played with Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, as well as with Jimi Hendrix. Tags. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Today's Best Bets  Nov 29, 2008
    The band covers tunes from 1967 to 1972, originally recorded by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Cream, Steppenwolf, Santana, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and the Beatles. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Violin and blues  Nov 28, 2008
    " The resulting aural collage incorporates the sounds of rock guitars, cellos, violas, flutes and entire orchestras. Many of his own compositions, like "Float Downstream" from his "Mist on the Mountain" solo CD, quote the Beatles or other bands from the '60s. Castle also burns down the house with his verson of cover tunes like "Man in the Box" by Alice In Chains, "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple and "Voodoo Child" by Jimi Hendrix. And don't forget the bluegrass classic, "Orange Blossom... (Anchorage Daily News)

    * The Big Easy in Taipei  Nov 28, 2008
    Lately the Trios set has included Jimi Hendrix tunes, reggae and several original songs by Kenyatta, which he wrote just after recovering from a stroke nearly two years ago. The health scare hasnt changed Kenyattas feelings about playing on stage, which he describes as heaven. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Playlist: Pilgrims and Indians  Nov 27, 2008
    It's hard to say exactly how that pirate jacket Jimi Hendrix might have worn fits in, but this could be the greatest New Wave single ever. Brian Wilson, Roll Plymouth Rock. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    'Choose Local' Gift Guide  Nov 27, 2008
    Item: Jimi Hendrix Collector tin of guitar picks, set of 12. 9. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    NAMM and Making Music Magazine Share Top Musical Gift Picks for 2008 Holiday Season  Nov 26, 2008
    4) Jim Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Signature Wah MSRP: $205. Unmistakable wah tone heard on several Hendrix classics. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    'I'm a gigaholic'  Nov 25, 2008
    My first concert was U.F.O at the Hammy what a great night that was, the wierdist night was seeing Venom at Hammy as MY dearest friend supported them one "Dumpy's Rusty Nuts, thanks for bringing back such goodtimes to me. P.S. Dumpy left me with the biggest bruise on my Bum after carrying me around the Odean on his shoulders well more than one bruise after all those smacks and bites too. All the best to all who went to the, "Marquee Club" in Soho what a club it was. Daniel Picard Also known as... (BBC News -- UK)

    Kanye shines at American Music Awards  Nov 25, 2008
    08:09 AM CST on Monday, November 24, 2008. LOS ANGELES -- Chris Brown was the big winner, but it was Kanye West s night at the American Music Awards. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Family rides the cross-currents of musical tradition  Nov 24, 2008
    Pablo Casals did this for the cello, Jimi Hendrix for the electric guitar and, unlikely as it might once have seemed, Jordi Savall has done it for the viola da gamba. Before the film Tous Les Matins Du Monde, the old Renaissance and Baroque instrument featured little in the public consciousness, except as a prop in the paintings of old Dutch masters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Chris Brown is big winner at AMAs  Nov 24, 2008
    $7 online stock trades. Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Rihanna each take home two trophies. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Chris Brown Sweeps  Nov 24, 2008
    Send news tip to FOXNews. Monday, November 24, 2008. (Fox News)

    Action-packed AMAs  Nov 24, 2008
    West, Keys, Rihanna double-up on AMA trophies. West, Keys, Rihanna double-up on AMA trophies. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Brown snags 3 American Music Awards; West wins 2  Nov 24, 2008
    By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer. AP Photo/Chris Pizzello. (New York Post)

    West, Brown, Keys honored at music awards  Nov 24, 2008
    Nov. 24, 2008 12:00 AM Associated Press. LOS ANGELES - Kanye West had nothing to complain about Sunday, as he picked up his first-ever American Music Awards and delivered a flawless, if subdued, performance of his new single, Heartless. (AZCentral -- News)

    Chris Brown Wins Top Honors At AMAs  Nov 24, 2008
    Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. American Music Awards Also Go To Jonas Brothers, Kanye West. (Click2Houston, TX)

    30 Years Of Jazz  Nov 23, 2008
    "I started listening to jazz about the same time I started listening to Jimi Hendrix, and those were kind of two directions I went in," Andress says. "By the time I got out of high school, I was listening very carefully to Wes Montgomery and George Benson. I'd spend all night listening to Miles Davis.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Who should be in the Hall?  Nov 23, 2008
    This music critic's choice for the one indispensable inaugural inductee: Jimi Hendrix. Whatever the criteria for membership may be -- American birth, genius in composition and performance, "embodying" the American spirit, technical prowess on an instrument, redefining American art and culture -- Hendrix will personify them. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Geisha A Go Go happy hour  Nov 22, 2008
    To the left of the looping indoor-outdoor bar, giant photos of tragically hip, tragically deceased rockers Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Sid Vicious send the subliminal message that too much partying may be hazardous to your health. At the hammered copper bar, you can sit outside and look in or sit inside and look out. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Seattle on song  Nov 19, 2008
    As the birthplace of Jimi Hendrix and Grunge, Seattle has a proud musical heritage and the city boasts some excellent neighborhood music festivals. Among the coolest is September's Decibel Festival, a four-day electronic music event held in Capitol Hill. (CNN -- International)

    Bond lads dine for a song  Nov 18, 2008
    This month's issue of the magazine features a "fashion rocks" clothes spread, with Australian designers recreating looks inspired by their own musical muse, including Lisa Ho's re-creation of the Beatles' Abbey Road album cover, Alex Perry's Abba ensemble and Collette Dinnigan's Jimi Hendrix. PAID PATROL. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Punk permeates modern art and culture  Nov 16, 2008
    "As time went by people were interested in Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. Now nostalgia is kicking in for punk, and there's a collecting base that's hungry for pieces from the heroes, or antiheroes, from that time.". Ephemera from punk's first-wave heyday, which roughly spanned 1974-1979, is scarce. (Boston Globe)

    'Guitar Hero World Tour' Update: Jimmy Hendrix and REM  Nov 15, 2008
    First, a three-pack of Jimi Hendrix downloadable master tracks are available today for Xbox 360 and PS3, including the blues track "If 6 was 9", rhythm and blues classic "Little Wing" and a live version of "Fire.". Additionally, R.E.M. songs are available now for PS3 and Wii. (Monsters and Critics.com)

    Kings of Leon rule with intense indie rock  Nov 14, 2008
    The Followills are not flashy showmen in the traditional sense - no Mick Jagger preening or Jimi Hendrix antics. At the Orpheum, Matthew Followill playing his electric guitar with his teeth was about as wild as it got. (Boston Globe)

    Swan song for Jimi Hendrix Experience drummer Mitch Mitchell  Nov 14, 2008
    Swan song for Jimi Hendrix Experience drummer Mitch Mitchell. n. (New York Daily News)

    Flaming Lips make a sci-fi film in the backyard  Nov 14, 2008
    Drummer for Jimi Hendrix found dead. Add More news and other features headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Which to buy: 'Guitar Hero' or 'Rock Band 2'?  Nov 14, 2008
    311 - Beautiful DisasterBeastie Boys - No Sleep Till BrooklynBilly Idol - Rebel Yell Bon Jovi - Livin On A Prayer*Coldplay - Shiver Jimi Hendrix - The Wind Cries Mary Lenny Kravitz - Are You Gonna Go My Way Michael Jackson - Beat It Modest Mouse - Float On* Nirvana - About a Girl (Unplugged) Steve Miller Band - The Joker Sublime - Santeria Van Halen - Hot For Teacher Wings - Band on the Run ... Van Halen,... (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Southern rock bands at Civic Center Sunday  Nov 14, 2008
    "I grew up with my dad also a musician listening to Led Zepplin, Jimi Hendrix and Black Sabbath.We don't do many cover songs, most is our own music; but still, there will be something for all age groups." Drowning Pool rose to fame while playing along with Ozzy Osbourne during an Ozzfest tour. Their 2001 debut album, "Sinner,'' was certified platinum within six months, and the video for its first single "Bodies" was frequently aired on various music video channels.Not only are the songs all... (Montana Standard, MT)

    Obituary: Mitch Mitchell  Nov 14, 2008
    Mitch Mitchell, the British drummer in the seminal 1960s band the Jimi Hendrix Experience, has been found dead in his US hotel room ... Mitch Mitchell on meeting Jimi Hendrix ... Just five days before his death he had been playing a series of dates with the Experience Jimi Hendrix tour in the US, reaching a new generation of fans. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Hendrix bassist dies  Nov 14, 2008
    Noel Redding, bass player for 1960s rock legend Jimi Hendrix, has died aged 57 ... Jimi Hendrix's brother Leon said: "I first met Noel during his days with The Experience and he was always a beautiful guy. "The last time I saw Noel was when he joined us to celebrate Jimi's 60th birthday in Los Angeles last year ... Redding backed Hendrix on his 1967 debut album Are You Experienced, along with drummer Mitch Mitchell, forming The Jimi Hendrix Experience. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    I Kan not believe it  Nov 13, 2008
    Kanye has changed his style in an attempt to challenge the likes of legends PAUL McCARTNEY and JIMI HENDRIX who he describes as those artists in black and white photos. . (The Sun)

    RATT Drummer Pays tribute To MITCH MITCHELL - Nov. 12, 2008  Nov 13, 2008
    RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer has released the following statement regarding the passing of Mitch Mitchell, drummer for the JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE, who was found dead in a Portland hotel room this morning (November 12). "I just found out about this.... so sad. Mitch Mitchell, drummer of JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE was one of my earliest influences and role models. He was the reason I wanted to play drums. He always remained a hero and an icon. Nobody played like Mitch. He was a true pioneer. Before... (Blabbermouth.net)

    Hendrix's drummer Mitchell dies  Nov 13, 2008
    Mitch Mitchell, the British drummer in the seminal 1960s band the Jimi Hendrix Experience, has been found dead in his US hotel room, authorities say ... Janie Hendrix, chief executive of the tour and step-sister of Jimi Hendrix, paid tribute to Mitchell ... He joined the Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1966 and backed the rocker for his legendary performance at Woodstock three years later. (BBC News)

    Jimi Hendrix Drummer Mitch Mitchell Dies  Nov 13, 2008
    Mitch Mitchell, far right, with Noel Redding and Jimi Hendrix ... Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. Jimi Hendrix Experience drummer Mitch Mitchell was found dead early this morning (Nov ... "He was a wonderful man, a brilliant musician and a true friend. His role in shaping the sound of the Jimi Hendrix Experience cannot be underestimated.". (Billboard.com)

    Hendrix drummer dead  Nov 13, 2008
    Mitch Mitchell, drummer for the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience of the 1960s and the group's last surviving member, was found dead in his hotel room early Wednesday ... This Aug. 21, 1967 file photo shows Noel Redding, left, Jimi Hendrix, center, and Mitch Mitchell, of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, at Heathrow airport in London ... Authorities say Mitch Mitchell, drummer for the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience of the 1960s, has been found dead in his Portland, Ore. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Plain to see why Braves won't trade this one  Nov 13, 2008
    Mitch Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix s drummer, was found dead in his Portland, Oregon hotel room. He was 61. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Battle of the bands  Nov 13, 2008
    It's a shame the career structure is so dull though: it's just a series of three-to-six song sets with the occasional guest star like Jimi Hendrix, Ted Nugent or Sting appearing to try to enliven proceedings, leading to the odd sight of Ozzy Osborne singing La Bamba to a packed crowd in Times Square. I'm also not that impressed with the interface for choosing songs for party play, one of several (relatively minor) indications that the Guitar Hero series is still more aligned with shredding solo... (The Age)

    Artist creates fusion with fiddle  Nov 13, 2008
    The Jimi Hendrix of violinists, her violin has an on-board pick-up that allows her to use an amp and distortion pedals to differentiate her sound from other musicians using the classical approach. Autumn also includes violas and harpsichords to her music, and writes her own lyrics and songs. (The University Echo, TN)

    Jimi Hendrix drummer found dead  Nov 13, 2008
    PORTLAND, Ore (AP) Mitch Mitchell, drummer for the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience of the 1960s and the group's last surviving member, was found dead in his hotel room early Wednesday ... Mitchell was a one-of-a-kind drummer whose "jazz-tinged" style was a vital part of both the Jimi Hendrix Experience and the Experience Hendrix Tour that ended last week, Merlis said ... "If Jimi Hendrix were still alive," Merlis said, "he would have acknowledged that.". (USA Today)

    Emerald City magic  Nov 12, 2008
    Originally a museum dedicated to Seattle native Jimi Hendrix, the Experience Music Project now has all kinds of rock memorabilia and loads of interactive exhibitions. Tickets include admission to the Science Fiction Museum, which has enough sci-fi movie props to satisfy the most obsessive trekkie. (CNN -- International)

    11/14: Method Man & Redman  Nov 12, 2008
    Meanwhile, Method Man and Redman borrow lines from the Sugar Hill Gang, Mother Goose and Jimi Hendrix while throwing in shout-outs to Reservoir Dogs, Apocalypse Now and, as the title would suggest, the chronic. For fans of: Wu-Tang Clan, EPMD, Eric B.. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Manhattan soul  Nov 11, 2008
    Jimi Hendrix lived and loved there, as did Leonard Cohen (with Janis Joplin). Dylan Thomas drank 18 straight whiskeys and lapsed into a coma. (BBC News -- Americas)

    Guitar Hero World Tour (Complete Guitar Game) Review  Nov 11, 2008
    From Van Halen to Jimi Hendrix to Joe Satriani to Tool, the lineup of included tracks is mighty impressive. There are even a couple surprises on there, such as Willie Nelson's live rendition of "On the Road Again", which actually turned out to be one of the most fun tracks on the disc. (IGN)

    Kanye West Shifts Focus From Fame And Awards To Honoring His Mother, Obama And Fans  Nov 11, 2008
    "The award is when real people sing your record and it's now penetrated culture! I don't know what awards Jimi Hendrix won, but I know that he penetrated culture. The award is the opportunity to perform. I would have preferred that I didn't get nominated for anything. I was like, 'Don't nominate me for anything else.' I used to practice my speeches. I don't practice speeches or anything anymore. It's about making some real f---ing music!". At last week's awards show, Kanye could be seen pulling... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Bona Fide Phenomenon  Nov 9, 2008
    Then when I was in later years of high school, I got turned on to guys like Eddie Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix, and I thought it would be so cool if I could play my ukulele in a more energetic style and have more fun with it ... Or (guitarists) Michael Hedges, Jimi Hendrix. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    America's music maestro  Nov 7, 2008
    It's astounding the people that came out of this place --Jimi Hendrix and Bruce Lee went to school here. Everyone keeps saying, "What's in the water?". (CNN -- International)

    It's a tale of two clubs on Commerce  Nov 7, 2008
    The show also includes Leon Hendrix, Jimi Hendrix little brother. I don t want to focus on young people again, as previous owners of the building did, Kennedy said, but she does plan to bring in DJs who spin clean hip-hop on Saturday nights. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    TelluRide sings their first single Phone Song for the crowd. Photo by Christopher Presley  Nov 4, 2008
    Adam Craig, the band s lead singer and and lead guitar player, is from Washington, Cain Hall, harmony singer and rhythm guitarist is an Indiana native, drummer Brian Smith is originally from Washington, Harmony vocalist and bass guitarist Jimi Hendrix is from South Carolina, and Ryan Jones, harmony vocalist, keyboard and guitar player, is from Washington as well. Despite their varied backgrounds, every band member has one major thing in common: their passion for all things music. (Thomaston Times, GA)

    Toumani Diabate's music transcends borders  Nov 4, 2008
    Q: You've been called "the Jimi Hendrix of the kora" for the way you play the instrument with verve and mastery ... People can call me "the Jimi Hendrix of the kora" or whatever they want to call me (laughs). (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Want a creepy kick? Check into a deadly hotel  Oct 30, 2008
    Joplin was thus a founding member of the "27 club," the dubiously honorable circle of musicians who expired at that tender age, along with Brian Jones, who died the previous year, and Jimi Hendrix, who preceded her by a mere two weeks. The Landmark Motor Hotel has been renamed the Highland Gardens Hotel, and is still home to up-and-coming actors attracted by its central location just off the Sunset Stripthough it is doubtful at this point if any of them know that the singer of "Me and Bobby... (MSNBC -- Politics)

    What is a Ballad Anyway?  Oct 30, 2008
    Hey Joe, by Billy Roberts (recorded by Jimi Hendrix). Pretty Polly, Traditional. (Suite101.com)

    Russia's Sweetheart  Oct 29, 2008
    Ranging from Jimi Hendrix to My Chemical Romance, the Grateful Dead to Madonna, Fleetwood Mac to Frank Sinatra, Tab Hunter to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the who's who of the label's roster reflects an unequalled cross section of cultural history and some of today's most important artists. Tab Hunter. (Fox News)

    Just another cover band? Ars reviews Guitar Hero World Tour  Oct 28, 2008
    Tool, Jimi Hendrix, the Eagles. Activision Blizzard was able to grab that Harmonix just can't match, even though it has. (Ars Technica)

    Death, Career Move  Oct 28, 2008
    "Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Bob Marley--because all of them died in their prime, a certain amount of feeling remains for them." ... It's unlikely that Jimi Hendrix, had he lived, would be a has-been playing county fairs. (Forbes)

    Revolutions In Sound: Warner Bros. Records Launches 50th Anniversary Celebration  Oct 28, 2008
    Ranging from Jimi Hendrix to My Chemical Romance, the Grateful Dead to Madonna, Fleetwood Mac to Frank Sinatra, Tab Hunter to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the who's who of the label's roster reflects an unequalled cross section of cultural history and some of today's most important artists. Other notable artists associated with the company's rise and continuing industry leadership are Green Day, Van Halen, Michael Bubl, Regina Spektor, The White Stripes, Cher, Curtis Mayfield, Ramones, REM,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    'Guitar Hero World Tour' takes on 'Rock Band'  Oct 27, 2008
    The list goes on and on, but includes the likes of the Beastie Boys, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Billy Idol, Coldplay, Bon Jovi, Interpol and a whole lot of scary-sounding metal bands. Plus, "World Tour" snagged Paul McCartney, the first Beatle ever to appear in a rhythm game (although before you get Revolution on the brain, its Paul McCartney from his Wings phase). (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Troubadour drives back from the brink  Oct 27, 2008
    One night, Jimi Hendrix (in town for a concert at the Capital Theatre) dropped in to see Joni Mitchell perform. Afterward, at a record-label party in Vanier, Hawkins serenaded Mitchell with Scorpio, a haunting song written for her. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    The Jazz Singer  Oct 27, 2008
    Just as it was at once ironic and sad that we had to make note of Living Colour's racial singularity in the white-dominated rock world, despite black rock pioneers such as Ike Turner, Jimi Hendrix, Parliament-Funkadelic, the same can be said of James' "endangered species" status on today's mainstream jazz male scene. It's as if Nat King Cole, Johnny Hartman, Joe Williams, Eddie Jefferson and a legion of other legendary black male singers never existed. (Slate)

    Dungen has a sound that's beyond words  Oct 26, 2008
    Occasionally, a roiling Jimi Hendrix Experience-esque guitar workout such as "Samtidigt 1" rockets into this majestic universe like a satellite on fire. Stylistically, "4" is just about the farthest thing one could imagine coming from a onetime hip-hop devotee who discovered Public Enemy via his older brother's radio. (Boston Globe)

    Kumu hula turns sights on jewelry  Oct 25, 2008
    Men's lines include the Jimi Hendrix Collection, Fender, Citron and Katin. Jewelry and accessories are by Double Happiness, Sogoli, Dee Designs, Shih Bags by Stefanie Lin and Hyde belts. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Activision Publishing Unveils Star-Studded Television Ads Promoting The Highly Anticipated Guitar Hero(R) World Tour Launch  Oct 25, 2008
    Fans of all ages can strum, drum and sing their way through more than 86 master recordings including favorites by Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Van Halen, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Linkin Park, Michael Jackson and more. Guitar Hero World Tour is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Prince continues to chart his own course  Oct 24, 2008
    Though he had taken about a two-hour break between sets, Prince was entering hour four in what would become a nearly five-hour musical extravaganza that not only included his own seminal hits like "Purple Rain" and "Little Red Corvette," but also interpretations of music from Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and even Janet Jackson and India. Arie for good measure. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Guitar Hero World Tour, Rock Band 2 have great play lists  Oct 24, 2008
    World Tour is the only game to include Jimi Hendrix (Purple Haze [Live] and The Wind Cries Mary), Tool (Parabola, Schism, and Vicarious), and Van Halen (Hot for Teacher), while fans of AC/DC (Let There Be Rock) and Bob Dylan (Tangled Up in Blue) will be laying into Rock Band 2. In addition, Guns N Roses new track, Shacklers Revenge, from the long-awaited Chinese Democracy album, will debut on Rock Band 2. (Georgia Straight)

    Rock bands - next stop is Vietnam  Oct 24, 2008
    HANOI - The Vietnam War-era had a true rock 'n roll soundtrack, but while images of olive Huey helicopters descending to Jimi Hendrix's riff on All Along the Watchtower symbolized American angst for a generation, today's Hanoi sees Vietnam's young generation making the genre very much their own ... Hanoi's rock scene has largely remained within those cafes, which are often little more than bare rooms with some scattered wooden stools and tattered posters of still-popular idols like Ozzie... (Asia Times Online)

    Wine clone mystery  Oct 24, 2008
    The grand cru association is a little like picking up a guitar like one Jimi Hendrix used and expecting "Purple Haze" to burst out. Fat chance. (International Herald Tribune)

    Hendrix estate claims court victory against Hendrix vodka maker  Oct 21, 2008
    A permanent injunction has been issued against the maker of Jimi Hendrix Electric Vodka. The estate of Jimi Hendrix is claiming a court victory against the maker of a brand of vodka that featured the late Seattle rock guitarist s image on the bottle ... This illegal use of Experience Hendrix trademarks has degraded (Jimi Hendrix s) legacy. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)

    VOTE: Which game really rocks your world? 'Band' vs. Hero'  Oct 21, 2008
    But now you can also play certain songs as Jimi Hendrix, Ozzy Osbourne, Sting, Ted Nugent and Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins. Customization is cranked up, too, so you can fine-tune your (big. (USA Today -- Life)

    Hendrix Lives  Oct 21, 2008
    Forty years ago--the last time America almost stopped being America--Jimi Hendrixexpanded our consciousnesswith Electric Ladyland ... Electric Ladyland, released by the Jimi Hendrix Experience in , was a record that, thanks to the restless creative spirit of the guitarist Jimi Hendrix, both expanded the culture's emerging vocabulary and, in a time when black popular music was largely locked in the confines of three-minute, verse-chorus-verse construction, widened the popular perception of... (Slate)

    Katherine Jenkins launches new album 'Sacred Arias'  Oct 20, 2008
    Anyone who loves Jimi Hendrix is big in my book. Telegraph Offer. (Telegraph.co.uk)

    New releases  Oct 20, 2008
    VIDEO GAMES - SIMULATIONGuitar Hero World Tour - Band Kit Multiple platforms (Activism)Guitar Hero continues its quest toward world domination with another variation that allows a band of rock wannabes to test their chops on songs by Jimi Hendrix, the Doors, the Eagles, Van Halen, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, and more. The game features a newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller, and microphone. (Boston Globe)

    NYC HENDRIX HOOTENANNY  Oct 19, 2008
    Experience Hendrix is a massive tribute to rock legend Jimi Hendrix, featuring former Jimi Hendrix Experience drummer Mitch Mitchell; Band of Gypsies bassist Billy Cox; and master blues guitarists Shepherd, B 00004000 rad Whitford (from Aerosmith), Doyle Bramhall II, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Hubert Sumlin and more ... " And with such fiery guitar playing filling the hall, Shepherd says that thoughts ultimately turn, as they should, to the great Jimi Hendrix. "He was such an innovator, and he left... (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    WCMA Feel Tory Cuts Could Affect Its Future  Oct 17, 2008
    Hes seen the Beatles first television performance, was a roadie for Jimi Hendrix and his tour stories are the stuff of legend. More importantly, were it not for his gravelly throat, iconic handlebar moustache and grinding Rickenbacker bass delivering uncompromised, no-holds-barred rocknroll since 1975, virtually any band utilizing distortion and power chords today simply wouldnt exist. (Exclaim!)

    Jimi Hendrix lives on - with a Palace date  Oct 16, 2008
    Premier Concerts presents the officially sanctioned tribute to the legendary Jimi Hendrix, starring some of the best guitar players from around the world. Performing the music of Hendrix, the concert will feature starring performances by Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson and Doyle Bramhall II, with special performances by legendary Howlin Wolf guitarist Hubert Sumlin, Aerosmith's Brad Whitford, Indigenous Mato Nanji, Eric Gales, Bernard Allison, and Mitch Mitchel and... (Middletown Press, CT)

    SanDisk's $20 MP3 player  Oct 15, 2008
    SanDisk also announced today that more than 30 artists from the four major labels are releasing albums on SlotMusic cards, including old faves like Jimi Hendrix and Kiss and new stars like Coldplay and Nickelback, with more artists to come by the end of the year. There will also be artist-branded SlotMusic players from Abba and for $34. (CNET News)

    slotMusic Cards Now Shipping: More Than 40 Top Artists Available from Nearly Every Genre of Music  Oct 15, 2008
    Source: SanDisk Corporation. Artist' Albums, Including Coldplay, Katy Perry, Leona Lewis, Rihanna and Robin Thicke will be Available on High Quality, DRM-Free MP3 slotMusic(TM) Cards at Best Buy(R) and Wal-Mart. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    A virtual battle of the bands  Oct 13, 2008
    Williams, who provided motion-capture for her in-game avatar, appears along with other musicians like Ozzy Osbourne, Jimi Hendrix, Sting and Ted Nugent ... "Standalone and cheaper band-focused editions, such as the recently released 'Guitar Hero: Aerosmith' and the upcoming 'Guitar Hero: Metallica' and 'Guitar Hero: Jimi Hendrix' are pivotal in expanding the audience," said Chris Faylor, editor of gaming site ... While exclusive music will inevitably prolong the battle between "Guitar Hero and... (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Top record labels: artists, market share  Oct 11, 2008
    Artists include: Gwen Stefani, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Kanye West, Shania Twain. SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT INC.: 22. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Force of nature  Oct 10, 2008
    "She was one of those few natural forces in music, like Jimi Hendrix, except she used her voice. It's kind of like channelling something raw and untamed that you can almost feel comes from a different place.". Is that what she tries to do when she performs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Slash to play at Rock Halls tribute to Les Paul  Oct 10, 2008
    From Jimi Hendrix to Eddie Van Halen, a subjective look at the best axe men in rock history. more photos. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Katy Perry's mom dated Hendrix  Oct 10, 2008
    Katy Perry's mom dated Jimi Hendrix ... Katy Perry's mom dated Jimi Hendrix ... Katy Perrys claims her mother once dated Jimi Hendrix and her father dealt drugs. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

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