The best books that start to reveal the genius of Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix continues to fascinate, and sell huge quantities of albums, even 35 years after his death. Quite apart from his influence on musicians and fans, a large part of the appeal of his sensational life story lies in the thrill of the era whose values he came to stand for.
The best books about Jimi Hendrix? - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Sep 2, 2006 — It's not a 'biography', per se (what a relief!), but a highly intelligent investigation of Hendrix's talent, achievements and place within rock and popular culture. It's the only work that truly does Hendrix justice.
Best and worst books about Jimi Hendrix? : r/jimihendrix - Reddit
May 17, 2023 — Room Full of Mirrors by Charles Cross is the most definitive biography of Hendrix, in my opinion. And it’s a great read. He spends more time than most on Jimi’s childhood in Seattle as well as his pre-London career, which was fascinating.
The 5 Greatest Jimi Hendrix Biographies For Every Fans
Sep 14, 2023 — These biographies dig deep into Jimi Hendrix’s personal and musical journey, providing fresh perspectives on his extraordinary life. So, let’s embark on this journey to unravel the mystique of Jimi Hendrix, one page at a time.
3 Books Every Jimi Hendrix Fan Should Read - American Songwriter
Sep 25, 2023 — Here are three must-read books that provide context and analysis of Jimi Hendrix’s incredible, chaotic career and the path that led him to it: 1. Room Full of Mirrors: A Biography of...
The most recommended Jimi Hendrix books (picked by 10 …
10 authors created a book list connected to Jimi Hendrix, and here are their favorite Jimi Hendrix books.
What are the best books on Hendrix? : r/jimihendrix - Reddit
gladeye. • 5 yr. ago. I've read close to 20 Hendrix books and I think the best by far is Electric Gypsy. I think a lot of fans would agree. It's written by an established Hendrix researcher, Caesar Glebbeek. A lot of Hendrix books have factual errors or different versions of the same stories.
Best Jimi biography? : r/jimihendrix - Reddit
Jun 29, 2021 — To me the absolute essential book is Jimi Hendrix, Harry Shapiro and Caesar Glebeek. After that I would definitely recommend John McDermott and Eddie Kramer's Setting the Record Straight.
Jimi Hendrix - Wikipedia
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. He is widely regarded as the greatest guitarist in the history of popular music and one of the …
Room Full of Mirrors: A Biography of Jimi Hendrix - Goodreads
Jan 1, 2005 — Beautiful, compassionate, well-researched, this biography of Jimi Hendrix belongs on the shelf of any fan of classic rock. Charles R. Cross captures all the different sides of Jimi, arguably the most complex of the great Sixties rock stars.