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Jimi Hendrix Asked Paul McCartney to Play Bass on Record With Miles Davis

Dave Lifton — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:52:36 +0000

One of the great "what-ifs" in rock history just got even greater. A newly uncovered telegram shows that Jimi Hendrix had asked Paul McCartney to play bass in a proposed recording session with legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis and drummer Tony Williams.

Classic Summer Series – 1967 – Summer Of Love [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:48:31 +0000

The rock scene in 1967 was huge in Los Angeles and one band that was a big part of that was The Turtles. Because of the social and cultural upheaval that prevailed, not to mention; the divide between hippies and those over 30, the summer of ’67 became known as the summer of love. [...]

BAXTER'S ATTIC Band of Gypsys "Changes"

Baxter — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:52:30 +0000

I must admit, I can hardly listen to this without experiencing, at least, a slight flashback!!
Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new,the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff

BAXTER'S ATTIC Jimi Hendrix "Are You Experienced" [VIDEO]

Baxter — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:47:24 +0000

1st album (kids,ask your parents) I ever bought after music guru, Dale Massee played it for me!
Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new,the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff

BAXTER'S ATTIC Band of Gypsys "Changes"

Baxter — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:19:56 +0000

New Jimi Hendrix Record Arrives

Jenna — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:41:53 +0000

It’s the day Jimi Hendrix fans have been waiting a long time for: A new Jimi Hendrix album and today it happens with his not so slight return, People, Hell and Angels. Jimi Hendrix’s new album People, Hell and Angels comes out today and it was intended to be the guitar heavy, highly anticipated follow [...]

New Classic Rock Artists Releases For March 2013, Stephen Stills – 'Carry On' [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:57:42 +0000

Stephen Stills is an artist that has a career that spans more than 50 years and success has followed him every where he’s gone. Now we get a first hand look at his varied catalog with ‘Carry On’. Stephen had a brief stint with the New York club band Au Go Go Singers, eventually he [...]

New Classic Rock Artists Releases For March 2013, Jimi Hendrix – 'People,Hell and Angels' [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:14:29 +0000

I think it’s about getting on the same page here for all of us as to what, ‘People,Hell and Angels’ is and what it isn’t.Essentially what this set of recordings are would be a dozen “previously unreleased studio recordings” of Jimi. The track list below if you notice are by no means new songs, however; [...]

Jimi Hendrix Featured On Official 2013 Record Store Day Poster

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:44:29 +0000

As the 6th annual Record Store Day approaches on April 20, lots of the unique musical treasures that will be made available to eager fans are starting to surface. The newest of the “must-have” offerings is the official poster for 2013, featuring a photo of Jimi Hendrix.

BAXTER'S ATTIC Jimi Hendrix "Angel"

Baxter — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:56:18 +0000

Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new,the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff.

Recognizing The African American Influence On Classic Rock – Black History Month [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:27:24 +0000

When we think of African American musicians, we generally think of Jazz, Hip-Hop, Soul music even the Blues but their influence on classic rock is overwhelming.A great deal of respect is due as we celebrate Black History month, the artists in this feature include Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Billy Preston, Richie Havens, Clarence [...]

BAXTER'S ATTIC Jimi Hendrix "Are You Experienced" [VIDEO]

Baxter — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:55:16 +0000

Recognizing The African American Influence On Classic Rock – Black History Month – B.B. King [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:28:09 +0000

It amazes me how many of some of the great blues guitar players have been either an influence or a primary influence to the guitar players of today, so on that note let me introduce you to B.B.. King. B.B. King is a ‘master’ blues guitar musician and among the many that have absorbed his [...]

Recognizing The African American Influence On Classic Rock – Black History Month – Buddy Guy [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:18:41 +0000

A great story here, Eric Clapton stated, “Buddy Guy is by far and without a doubt the best guitar player alive” (Musician Magazine).Both Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix have confessed that Buddy has strongly influenced their work by his amazing electric blues guitar work. Buddy has a very high degree of skill and flair and [...]

Recognizing The African American Influence On Classic Rock – Black History Month – Jimi Hendrix [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:41:45 +0000

Anyone that hears the name Jimi Hendrix most likely thinks right away of electric which is more than just the specialized guitar he used and brought to life by his ability. Electric and Jimi are synonymous with stage presence, his mar influence on rock, his style of play and even his personal life. How many [...]

New Classic Rock Releases For February 2013, Cat Mother And The All Night Newsboys – 'Debut Album Reissue' [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:10:38 +0000

One would have to admit they most definitely have one of the most original names in classic rock history that comes with an interesting story as well.Two of the founding members performed with the likes of Stephen Stills and Richie Furay in Au Go Go Singers prior to Stephen and Richie leaving to form Buffalo [...]

BAXTER'S ATTIC Jimi Hendrix Experience "Red House" [Great Video]

Baxter — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:45:29 +0000

Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new, the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff.

Jimi Hendrix's First Two Albums to be Released on Mono Vinyl

Dave Lifton — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:32:03 +0000

On March 5, mono vinyl versions of the first two Jimi Hendrix albums, 'Are You Experienced' and 'Axis: Bold as Love' will be released. The news was announced yesterday (Jan. 8) via press release.

Upcoming Jimi Hendrix Album – 'New and Unreleased,' or 'Old and Recycled'?

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:40:09 +0000

One of the most hotly anticipated classic rock releases of 2013 is the the Jimi Hendrix album 'People, Hell & Angels,' which Experience Hendrix is advertising as a collection of 12 new and previously unreleased tracks. But not so fast -- according to our friends over at Antiquiet.com, that may not be entirely accurate.

Famous 'Burned' Jimi Hendrix Guitar Sold at Auction

Billy Dukes — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:42:35 +0000

Hopefully the Jimi Hendrix fan who dropped nearly $380K for a guitar that was allegedly torched on stage in 1967 didn't immediately begin searching for the fire damage. The famous, black Fender Stratocaster was sold at auction this week (Nov. 27) by James Wright, a manager at Hendrix's record label.