To celebrate the fact that there will be two Guitar Hero performances on the main stage at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival, Activision has re-branded the bronze statue of Hendrix that sits in the grounds of the island’s Dimbola Lodge, turning Jimi’s guitar into the aforementioned video game peripheral. picked by punthe 1 year ago

The entire concert of Jimi Hendrix performing at the Woodstock festival in 1969.

All 56 minutes and 39 seconds of it.

Legendary to say the least. picked by latueofstiberty 3 years ago

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. He was 61. picked by kakana 12 months ago

A lost Jimi Hendrix album recorded with Stephen Stills from Crosby, Stills and Nash has been uncovered, says the Las Vegas Sun.

The record, which Stills forgot about soon after recording it 30 years ago, is being prepared for release by his bandmate Graham Nash. picked by Jetka 1 year ago

Aa cool video of a guy making a Hendrix sculpture out of roughly 7,000 matches, then lighting them on fire. picked by dork 2 years ago

Hendrix choked to death on his own vomit in a west London hotel when he was 27.

Although the exact circumstances of Hendrix's death have always been a mystery, James "Tappy" Wright, one of the rock star's roadies, claims Hendrix's manager, Michael Jeffery, confessed to killing him. picked by bingo 5 months ago

1969. Hippies and music. If only I could go back in time.

It's the whole f**king show, by the way. Grab a beer, roll a joint, do whatever it is that you do. Sit back and enjoy the show. Maybe dance around a little too if you the music takes you there. picked by dOntEAtpOOp 1 year ago

Documentary on Jimi in 3 parts, the second and third parts are in the comments. picked by dOntEAtpOOp 1 year ago

Janie Hendrix, Hendrix's adopted sister and chief executive of Experience Hendrix, the family's company, said the promotional campaign was a "sick joke" because Hendrix's death in 1970 was tied to alcohol consumption. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

1942 - 1970

So much accomplished in just six years on the scene.

Wiki article linked, videos in comments. picked by dOntEAtpOOp 1 year ago

Woodstock performance. (The whole thing) picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

This is your brain on drugs...


(starts getting weird at 5:00) picked by gammerus 11 months ago

The current owner of Jimi Hendrix's childhood home has the little house resting on a foundation in a Renton mobile home park across the street from the musician's grave. picked by suebe 7 months ago

This weeks live performance series: Jimi Hendrix. Something about his uncanny ability to just jam out, his astonishingly appealing musical intuition... Damn I wish I could go back in time and follow him around for his tours. (opening song: Who Knows) picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

On August 15, 1969, a farmer named Max Yasgur addressed one of largest assemblies ever to gather when he addressed the crowd at the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival in the name of peace, love and music. Mr. Yasgur, now a cultural icon, allowed 40 acres of his 1,100 acre farm in upstate New York, to be used for Woodstock, thus making the musical and cultural event of the century possible. For ... read full post picked by tigertony 2 years ago

One of the owners of a local pub in Huntley, Ill., said the village's annual Turkey Testicle Festival is a thrilling time for all involved. The event includes an abundance of turkey testicles for festival veterans and first-timers to sink their teeth into. Website picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Michael Winslow does incredible sound effects with his mouth and voice. See him do Jimi Hendrix... including the electric guitar.

The guy is amazing. picked by jhordie 2 years ago

In its entirety. picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

The Chopard sponsored Cannes Film Festival is where the world’s cinema elite get together every Spring to see what is new in the world of movie making and fashion. The festival began in 1946, and has grown over the last 62 years into an event the world takes note of in terms of entertainment and fashion. picked by iamamaniac 6 months ago

The World Science Festival kicks off next week in New York City kicks with five days of panel discussions, science-inspired dance performance, and even a street festival. But co-founder Brian Greene has also wanted to use the festival as a springboard to provide year-round educational opportunities for underprivileged kids. picked by bingo 5 months ago