Jimi Hendrix - Musician Popstar Icon

Lothar Trampert

Sinopse

No other musician has influenced so many artists of all genres, from Rock to Blues to HipHop and Jazz, with his songs, guitar playing, improvisations, and broad horizons as Jimi Hendrix. Even more than half a century after his untimely death on September 18, 1970, Hendrix remains an icon of pop music, with fans from all styles. 

,Jimi Hendrix. Musician Popstar Icon' is a journey through the music of James Marshall Hendrix, through his studio albums and live performances, through videos, books, magazines, and websites, but also through Jimi's collection of instruments -  guitars, amplifiers, effects devices - through his musical preferences to his plans, dreams, and ideas, the realization of which was prevented by his early death. A book about music - with the best soundtrack in the guitar world.

The author begins by briefly recounting his first encounter with the music of Jimi Hendrix in the 1970s. This is followed by a biography of the artist, then a look at his two most important companions, drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Noel Redding. And then it's on to the music - the legendary albums that were released during Hendrix's lifetime and later.
After an overview of guitars, amps, sounds, and studio work, and an introduction to important aspects of Jimi Hendrix's playing technique, the book examines various influences: Blues, R&B, Jazz, British rock, American avant-garde... 

Interview excerpts from important musicians and contemporary witnesses , like rock and blues greats such as Robin Trower, Carlos Santana, Steve Lukather, Michael Landau, Joe Satriani, Albert Collins, Richie Sambora, Billy Corgan, Reeves Gabrels, Jack Bruce, Uli Jon Roth, and Jeff Beck have their say, as do jazz and crossover artists such as Mike Stern, Nguyên Lê, Christy Doran, Hellmut Hattler and Caspar Brötzmann show fans & followers.
Finally, the extensive systematic section of this book deals with the music and media that Hendrix left behind - with a comprehensive, highly detailed discography, an overview of official videos and YouTube material, tribute albums & a bibliography.

The 40 Hendrix photos in the book, in color and black and white, were taken by Günter Zint, a politically engaged photographer and activist who met Jimi several times in the 1960s at the Star Club in Hamburg, in London, and at the legendary Fehmarn Open Air. You can find out more about Günter Zint in the book and on his foundation's website www.stiftung-guenter-zint.de.

Disponível desde: 10/06/2025.

Comprimento de impressão: 434 páginas.

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