Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child

by Harvey Kubernik, Ken Kubernik

A unique tribute to Jimi Hendrix featuring contributions by those who knew and worked with him, enhanced with images by the most renowned rock photographers of the era.  

The legendary Jimi Hendrix shook the music world to its very soul as a musical and lyrical innovator, until his untimely death in 1970 at only 27 years of age. Yet his body of work remains timeless and universal, touching old and new fans alike. In this unprecedented volume, acclaimed rock journalists Harvey and Kenneth Kubernik celebrate  his life, his music, and his legacy. Their multi-voice narrative weaves together his incredible story. There are fascinating behind-the-scenes contributions from the scenemakers and musicians of the time, including previously unpublished excerpts from interviews with the recording, producing, and engineering principals from throughout Hendrix’s career, with a focus on his music. Along with stunning photographs and memorabilia,  Jimi Voodoo Child  is the ultimate keepsake for Hendrix fans.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Biography

304 pages, Hardcover

Published November 23, 2021

About the author

Harvey Kubernik, a lifelong resident of Los Angeles, is a veteran music journalist whose work has been published nationally in Melody Maker, The Los Angeles Free Press, Crawdaddy, Musician, Goldmine, MIX, The Los Angeles Times, and MOJO, among other publications. As a West Hollywood and Laurel Canyon insider, he has unparalleled access to the sources, personalities, and even those who are still based in the beauty of the Canyon. Ray Manzarek was co-founder and keyboardist of The Doors and, along with other members of that seminal band, is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He continues as an active and touring rock n roll performer along with ex-Doors member Robby Krieger and has performed over the decades with Iggy Pop and poet Michael McClure. He has produced music with Echo and the Bunnymen and the band X."

Reviews

[☮ morgan ☮ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love hearing and reading peoples stories and experiences in the world. I really enjoyed this, with it being mostly told through different quotes from various people who had some sort of experience with Jimi Hendrix. While some are more of a casual encounter than others it's still so interesting to hear from people who were alive at the time. The photos included were so cool to see! :)

[Linda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm a Hendrix fan, not completely casual and not on the fanatic side of fan. I was hoping for a good read. A well rounded portrait of the man and the artist. I wanted to like this book, I really did but it never seemed to be more than people who had a passing acquaintance sharing an anecdote about the brief moment they spoke to him, saw him in concert, or the two seconds he may have smiled at them. On the positives, there was no muck racking, no character assassination, no tabloid supposition. Just not what I wanted it to be.

[Ivan Trujillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating book