ANNIVERSARIES
2004-Ray Charles dies of liver cancer at age 63. His funeral, eight days later, is attended by Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell, Wynton Marsalis, Cicely Tyson, B-B King, Little Richard, Johnny Mathis… 269 more words
Part I: The Background
Virtuoso guitarist Jimi Hendrix—known for, among other things, playing his guitar behind his back and with his teeth (not simultaneously, of course)—played with a number of R&B groups before the Jimi Hendrix Experience. 1,371 more words
624 more words“I came to England, picked out the two best musicians, the best equipment, and all we are trying to do now is create, create, create, music, our own personal sound, our own personal being…”
Continuing on with the theme of discipleship, we often miss key points of Christ’s teaching because we’re too familiar with the gospel. It’s like when a person hears a piece of familiar music and suddenly a lyric or instrument surprises the listener. 316 more words
Legendary performance by The Jimi Hendrix Experience at Konserthuset in Stockholm, Sweden, on January 9, 1969 during European Tour.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience was an American-English rock Trio that formed in Westminster, London, in September 1966 by guitarist Jimi Hendrix, with Noel Redding on bass and Mitch Mitchell on drums. 21 more words
In January 1964 Hendrix decided to make a first step on his own, after playing for 2 years at a circuit of venues throughout the South, he decided to move to Harlem, NY. 1,216 more words
