Jimi Hendrix: London

by William Saunders

Describing how the city of London helped transform a little-known musician named Jimmy James into rock legend Jimi Hendrix, this revealing volume details how Hendrix helped transform London into a dynamo of popular music and social rebellion. The book examines Hendrix's impact on London's leading musicians--including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton--and follows Hendrix as he acquires a savvy manager, a tight band, and a forgiving girlfriend and launches himself into a breakneck career that whisked him from dingy clubs to Woodstock and recording and television studios. Each chapter introduces unforgettable characters and takes readers on a trip through the psychedelic era, concluding with Hendrix's tragic death in a London apartment. It explores the public as well as the private man, capturing the contrast between the wild showman on stage and the unassuming guy behind the scenes.

162 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Canadian agriculturalist, entomologist, and pharmacist who published more than 200 scientific papers, articles, and books on entomology, forestry, horticulture, and pharmaceuticals.

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Reviews

[Deacon Tom (Feeling Better) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good historical book about a singer whose life was way too short. However like many of the people of the day they burned very brightly but not for long. A good book