Alex, who works as a sweeper, his family hard. Little Jimi would often help his father sweep, and with a broom that he first styled like a guitarist. He often imitating the style of Chuck Berry duckwalk typical. The father was often noticed the attitude of his son.
In 1952, when Jimi was 10 years old, his mother died. This makes Jimi was devastated and became a moody child. Alex as a devout religious believers, taught him to be steadfast. He often took Jimi to church and participate in the choir. But that apparently was not enough to entertain Jimi.
Because sorry to see Jimi that never stopped grieving, his father bought Jimi a acoustic guitar as a birthday gift to the 12th. Guitar was bought from a friend of his father's $ 5. Guitar strings arrangement was later reversed by Jimi left-handed, so he can play his guitar with his left hand pluck the strings, while the right dance on the fretboard.
By playing the guitar, Jimi began to forget the pain left by her mother. Moreover, three months later, Jimi bought again a Supro Ozark 160S electric guitar by Alex. Exploration of the music became more widespread with the guitar and Jimi formed the first band Velvetone.
Throughout adolescence that continue to practice playing the guitar Jimi. He was expelled from his school Garfield High School because of its ceweq kebandelannya disturbing. After dropping out of school, he could even be more concerned to help his father. And of course he has more time to mengulik guitar.
Jimi had a penchant for listening to the album's well-known blues musicians like BB King, Elmore James and Muddy Waters, or the rock n 'rollers like Chuck Berry and Eddie Cochran. The song "Rock And Roll Music 'from Chuck Berry, including the songs most frequently performed by Hendrix. Even then B.B. King pay homage to him with perpetuating the name of Hendrix's mother, Lucille on guitar Gibsonnya.
Military Entrance
Jimi began a career in music in 1960, when he became a member of a band called Rocking Kings and began to frequent gigs at concert venues around Seattle. Although it has begun to attract the attention of music lovers, he apparently can not indicate its totality because a year later he even got drafted and joined the army at Fort Ord, California.
Then he placed 101st Airborne Paratroopers at Fort Campbell, Kentucky as an army parachutist. This is when he met with Billy Cox, a black bass player who was well respected among blues musicians at the time. They had time to play in band class.
Due to an ankle injury while jumping is the 26th time, Hendrix was then asked to leave the force. Lessons from this event as later stated Hendrix --- --- is he so does not need to participate in the Vietnam war that erupted a few years later. That's when he re-joined former friends and formed his band Bob Fisher & The Barnevilles. They later became the band opening for some musicians to tour the U.S. before Hendrix then moved to Vancouver, Canada.
In 1963, Hendrix moved to Tennessee, and Elvis Presley in his village, he played with the time line of top name like Little Richard, Hank Ballard and The Supremes. He also follow in his two singles Lonnie Youngblood. Unfortunately, he did not have time to make cooperation with Elvis. But he often featuring hits from the king, the 'Hound Dog' and even had time to also record it. Of course, with his own version of a full scream and growl, especially on the chorus.
Feel less able to develop his career, Hendrix moved again and this time to New York. In the city the Big Apple, he played with the Isley Brothers, throughout 1964, including to his recordings in the studio. He also collaborated with soul singer Curtis Knight . Knight later wrote the song 'Ballad Of Jimi' he wrote in 1965, after Jimi told him that he (Jimi) would be dead in five years. That year was also a member of the band companion Hendrix Little Richard and often traveled in stages around New York, one of which is the Paramount Theater.
As a musician supporters, of course, not to expose Hendrix guitar playing abilities to the fullest. Even Little Richard once told him to remove his clothes which was considered too flashy. And replace it with clothes that had been prepared for the musician accompaniment.
. Being the second person of course is not expectations Hendrix. Can not self-assertive and depressed with a small fee. Once when he was walking with his girlfriend Jeannette Jacobs, he pointed to good clothes in the window of a shop. He said the Jeannette, "If I'm famous, I'll buy you a dress like that." Jeannette smiled, not sure it will come true. Since that time Jimi itself only has two shirts, two pants and a pair of battered shoes.
The following year, 1966, Hendrix began to find out who he really is. He built his own band, Jimmy James & The Blue Flames. When playing at the Café Wha! in Greenwich Village, New York in June, his performance was admired by Linda Keith. Linda is a girlfriend of Rolling Stones guitarist, Keith Richards, it was soon bringing in bassist British group The Animals, Chas Chandler. Chandler also is proposing to change the name Hendricks became Hendrix. He then invited Hendrix to develop his career in London.
. To England? Place the warlords that guitar? Hendrix had hesitated. Besides Keith Richards, the British entrenched the great guitarists like George Harrison (The Beatles), Pete Townsend (The Who) and three dropout Yardbirds guitarists: Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton (Cream). Hendrix minder to meet with Richards and others. But Chandler told he wanted to also meet with Clapton.
"There is no problem with Richards," said Chandler. "Her boyfriend himself who recommended you," he added. "And if Clapton listen to your game, then he was the one who wants to meet you." Chandler convinced Hendrix. And although it takes five weeks to think, he finally agreed. So, after taking care of a variety of purposes, both went to London.
Arriving in London on September 24, 1966, Hendrix is actually still in doubt, asked Chandler to cafes Zoot Money. In the cafe, which is where the musicians hang out, Hendrix had a chance to jam session with local musicians. Finally --- after playing about two hours --- Hendrix finds her confidence and felt it would be suitable career in England.
Chandler then took Hendrix around from one place to another place. He is quite popular with The Animals, many familiar with the musicians and club owners. This helps a lot Jimi get a chance to gig. At the club where Hendrix played Blaises, he viewed by Johnny Hallyday who was then a top singer in France. He then negotiated with the Chandler discuss possible cooperation. Finally found a deal that is, Hendrix will open the concert Johnny. But Hendrix had to have his own band.
In London, Chandler and Hendrix to find two 'bodyguards' tough on drums and bass positions. He heard that drummer Mitch Mitchell (born John Mitchell, June 9, 1947) out of Georgie Fame's Blue Flames. So direkrutlah Mitchell fill the position. Stay pembetot position bass that are still vacant.
When it is, Noel Redding (born David Redding, December 25, 1945) who auditioned for a guitarist for The Animals, was offered a bass player with Hendrix. Because the position of guitarist in The Animals have been filled, and realize the competition is too tight as a guitar player, he agreed to be a bass player and accept the offer.
Mitchell was a child actor to TV advertising, before deciding to become a musician as a teenager. He really liked the drumming of Buddy Rich and Gene Kruppa. While Redding that art school dropout, never played with the Modern Jazz Group and the Loving Kind. In September this is just follow Hendrix actually changed his name from Jimmy to be more modest, Jimi.
That legend was born
The three of them made the band the Jimi Hendrix Experience and then legend. It happened in October 1966. While Hendrix's where the real career started. Their first appearance was when the opening band of French singer Johnny Hallyday who gig at the Paris Olympia on the 18th the same month
. But for the sake of appearances in Paris, Hendrix requires more powerful equipment. He needs a bigger amp with a stronger power. So, Chandler also sell two of his bass --- Fender Precision and Gibson EB --- to buy Marshall Supro who later became his trademark Hendrix.
A month later they were --- for the first time since bertrio --- into the studio. They recorded the song 'Stone Free' and the creation of Hendrix 'Hey Joe' by Billy Roberts and never sung by Tim Rose. Both songs are worked out at De Lane Lea Studios, London.
Unfortunately when they were still quiet gig bid. While they have to pay for live and studio rental. Once again, Chandler had to give up his bass collection. This time a Fender Jazz Bass and a Fender Precision dilego. He was determined, this sacrifice should result in something great in the future.
Hope it little by little began to materialize. In November they played over four days in the Big Apple Club, Munich, Germany. Gets paid 300 pounds, they began to make a living. And Chandler continue trying for Jimi Hendrix Experience could be covered by the press.
Hendrix cs. had the opportunity first press conference on the 25th month. Located in the club Bag O 'Nails, London, they show their usual repertoire bring. Including, of course, 'Hey Joe' and 'Stonefree'. Members of the press to respond positively to their appearance.
Entering December, Hendrix signed a four-year contract with Yameta Company, an artist management company. Finally the first single 'Hey Joe' was released by Polydor after previously rejected by Decca. The three of them then appear on a TV show for the first time at the end of 1966 it.
Unfortunately on New Year's Eve 1967, they did not get the bid stage. Fortunately, Redding has a good idea. He invited Hendrix and Mitchell playing in his hometown, Folkestone, a small town near London. And he who has many relatives in the city without much difficulty getting a job.
They departed on the train in the cold weather. But that does not freeze the spirit they were featured at the cafe Tofts. Moreover, parents Noel also provide lodging for them plus the manager. Their appearance at the cafe Tofts was at least enough to entertain themselves.
Being Great
Entering January 1967 things were getting better. Although it had 'forced' to play in small clubs such as the Ram Jam and Ricky Tick, they still often get the chance to appear at the Scotch of St.Thomas and 7 ½ Club. Even sometimes in clubs located in White Horse Street, Mayfair, London, to the appearance watched by famous musicians such as Paul McCartney, Pete Townsend and Mick Jagger.
Top stars turned out to be like him. They often tell the press, that they were amazed at the appearance of Hendrix. And it certainly is a big advantage for Hendrix's publications and two sohibnya. Because at that time, the revelation of the Beatles, The Who and Rolling Stones are 'mandatory meal' which must be believed by music lovers around the world.
Late last month, the Jimi Hendrix Experience performed at the Saville Theater, London as the opening group The Who. This opportunity is available also at the request of Townsend. Of course this is not wasted. And Hendrix was proved that they indeed deserve to be taken into account.
Pete Townsend who was then a guitarist with a great stage act, the evening got 'arch-rivals'. Knew that Townsend will perform his trademark attractions such as play guitar in the air, Hendrix perform a more powerful attraction. Stay with characteristics such as picking the strings with teeth, scrape the strings to the back or kicking guitar. But this time with more aggressive style.
In February, the single 'Hey Joe' climbing at number six on the UK charts. Hendrix was more popular with a wild style.
The press also often expose it. Meanwhile, three of them into the studio again to complete the cultivation of the full album. The album was done at Olympic Studios, Barnes, London.
Throughout the month of March of that year, they held a European tour. Dimula at the Twenty Club in Mouscron, Belgium and 20 Club, Lille, France and then proceed to the legendary clubs that also gave birth to the Beatles, the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany.
Back to the UK, the Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared on the show "Top Of The Pops" on BBC1-TV. As Kelling UK tour, they had stage with Cat Stevens, the Walker Brothers and Engelbert Humperdinck. Jimi aggressive style had made him wretched. When he set fire to his guitar, his follow-up on fire. He was rushed to the hospital.
Another unpleasant incident was when they finished playing at New Century Hall, Manchester. They become victims of misdirected from the local police raided a child who was under age. When going into a club, they were rejected. Noel and Mitch had withdrawn the police, they fight and get a few punches. Jimi spared from such treatment because they show the American passport. Fortunately, the situation can be overcome because the manager intervened.
Not long after recovering from the burn Hendrix in May, the single 'Purple Haze' released to the market. Had time to occupy third place on the chart, the single was soon followed by his first album, Are You Experience? The album was immediately seized the attention of music lovers the world and perched in second position on the chart for 33 weeks.
Jimi Hendrix Experience toured Europe starting in the Neue Welt, Berlin, Germany. Although the audience was surprised to Germany as a cool response, they were impressed with the German public knowledge about them. And the tour also continues to Denmark, the Netherlands, France and Scandinavian countries.
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