The Tacoma Ledger3d
Washington honors Jimi Hendrix once more
55 years after his death, Washington state has finally awarded Hendrix with the Washington State Medal of Merit, the highest ...
Albuquerque Journal4d
Bringing the blues back: Levi Platero performs at South Broadway Cultural Center
Levi Platero will headline at the South Broadway Cultural Center on Thursday, April 10, as a kick-off concert before he makes ...
Jimi Hendrix is bringing together some guitar greats for a show in Charleston
Jimi Hendrix is known for his rock guitar playing, and some greats in the genre have taken on a tribute experience that is ...
“Like heaven”: Pete Townshend on the artist he was happiest listening to
Pete Townshend may have loved all flavours of rock, but he knew that some artists could do no wrong whenever they were on his turntable.
The next generation of guitar stars join legends of the game to honor Jimi Hendrix at the 2025 Experience Hendrix tour
The “guitar event of the year” kicks off with young guns Ally Venable and Marcus King alongside Eric Johnson, Zakk Wylde, and ...
Seattle Times20d
WA gives top civilian honor to Jimi Hendrix, four state employees
Jimi Hendrix, the Seattle-born guitarist, singer and songwriter widely celebrated as one of the most talented musicians of his generation, was recognized posthumously Tuesday for his contributions ...
The Spokesman-Review20d
Legendary musician and Washington native Jimi Hendrix awarded state’s highest civilian honor posthumously
OLYMPIA – Jimi Hendrix, the Seattle-born guitarist, singer and songwriter widely celebrated as one of the most talented musicians of his generation, was recognized posthumously Tuesday for his ...
MusicRadar21d
“Hendrix was incredibly sexually magnetic”: Lemmy’s funny stories about Jimi, Ozzy, Little Richard and Motörhead
“He was just fucking great. The king and the queen of rock ’n’ roll!” Lemmy never met Little Richard, but he did meet Jimi Hendrix a couple of times. “He was a wildman and chicks would go nuts for him ...
San Diego Reader24d
The day Jimi Hendrix came to town
May 1969: Two hundred years after Father Junípero Serra founded the first California mission on Presidio Hill, San Diego celebrated its bicentennial. The Ferry still shuttled passengers and cargo ...
The News-Herald25d
‘Experience Hendrix Tour’ bringing guitarists to MGM Northfield to honor a great
Dweezil Zappa learned of Jimi Hendrix as a kid. Of course, that was from his legendary musical genius and rock ’n’ roll madman father, Frank Zappa, who died in 1993. “While I didn’t have ...
Far Out Magazine26d
The songwriter Jimi Hendrix compared to heaven: “I think I’ll record her”
Most of Jimi Hendrix’s best songs feel like some divine musical god crafted them. While Hendrix never claimed to be the greatest guitarist in the world, his fluidity when playing was enough to make ...
Columbus Dispatch27d
Jimi's jams: 'Experience Hendrix' tour to stop at Palace Theatre on Wednesday
The tour, celebrating Jimi Hendrix's musical legacy, will stop at the Palace Theatre on Wednesday. Performers will include Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Eric Johnson and Devon ...