Self - Musician
An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth century: his humble beginnings in Seattle, his time in New York, his rise to fame in swinging London… Live fast, love hard, die young.
Himself
The definitive documentary record of one of Jimi Hendrix's most celebrated performances. It includes such signature songs as Purple Haze, Voodoo Child (Slight Return) and his rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, as well as interviews with Woodstock promoter Michael Lang and Hendrix band members Mitch Mitchell, Billy Cox, Larry Lee and Juma Sultan among others.
Percussion
Nine o'clock on Monday morning, August 18, 1969: while the work force was starting the day, Jimi Hendrix was taking the stage at Woodstock. While hundreds of thousands had already left, 25,000 people remained to see this incredible performance. Hendrix, along with drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Billy Cox, offered masterly renditions of the songs of the recently disbanded Experience ("Hey Joe," "Foxey Lady"), and gave a preview of the blues-based Band of Gypsys ("Izabella," "Hear My Train A Comin'"), as well as Jimi's era-defining rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner." Though the weekend had witnessed some landmark performances by other great artists, this performance from Hendrix is regarded by many as the defining moment in a festival ripe with defining moments.
Self
Realizado poco después de su muerte, este documental explora la breve vida y el notable legado del guitarrista Jimi Hendrix. Después de encontrar fama en el Reino Unido, Hendrix llevó su acto a los Estados Unidos, donde su influyente estilo de interpretación dejó una huella ardiente en toda una generación de músicos. Empleando entrevistas con familiares y contemporáneos, como Eric Clapton, así como abrasadoras actuaciones en vivo de Woodstock y la Isla de Wight, la película pinta un retrato indeleble de una leyenda del rock 'n' roll.
