Yeah, it’s a bummer. I’m uh… 57 (albiet a very ‘young’ 57!…). The Jimi Hendrix Experience will always be one of the groups that most influenced my musical career. It’s sad to think all those guys are gone now.
Thanks for keeping their music and Spirit alive Toni!
Blessings,
P
Posted by Pershing Wells on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 6:30 PM
OH THANK YOU “P” THEY WERE THE BAND! AFTER MY YEARS ON “AMERICAN BANDSTAND (MOTOWN MOSTLY) THEY STARTED BRINGING ON THE HEAVY HITTERS.
I SAW HENDRIX’W/MITCH & NOEL “THE REAL LINE UP ! WHAT AND EXPERIENCE IT WAS (NO PUN INTENDED)
i WAS WITH MY FIANCE’( WHO DIED A FEW YEARS AFTER IN VIET NAM) BUT THEY INFLUENCED ME & MY LOVE OF MUSIC……………PEACE & RESPECTS “P”
Posted by Toni on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 6:47 PM
HARD TO BELIEVE THE ENTIRE HENDRIX EXPERIENCE ARE NOW DEAD.
QUITE PROBABLY THE MOST INFLUENCIAL BAND EVER, IN TERMS OF THEIR EFFECT UPON THE SOUND OF MODERN ROCK BANDS.
GOD BLESS YOU, MITCH.
AS A GRIM ASIDE - IT’S GETTING DIFFICULT TO THINK OF MANY MAJOR 60’s ROCK/POP BANDS WHOSE ORIGINAL MEMBERS ARE ALL STILL ALIVE. - (THE KINKS, CREAM… ANY MORE..??)
Posted by *PHiL* on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 8:30 PM
“RIGHT ON PHIL ! THEY HAD SUCH A POWERFULL EXPLOSION WHEN THEY HIT! AS I ALWAYS USED TO SAY (WHILE I WAS BLASTING MY MOM’S STERO AND CLEANING THE HOUSE & BABYSITTING MY LITTLE SISTER IN THOSE DAYS, AFTER SCHOOL)
“ROLL OVER JIMI LET TONI TAKE OVER” MAN I OWNED 3 OF THOSE ALBUMS. (SCRATHED TO DEATH)
PHIL EXCELLENT QUESTION ! NOW I’LL THINK OF THAT FOR DAYS. BLESS YOUR HEART ! LOVE IT XO
Posted by Toni on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 8:57 PM
Very sad day for the music world. I wanted to add a few facts: Mitch Mitchell played EVERY SINGLE Jimi Hendrix headlining concert since the band’s first gig on Oct 13. 1966 in France until his last head lining date Sept 6 1970 (Isle of Fehrmarn) except for the 4 Fillmore East New Year’s Eve Band of Gypsies show (early and late show 12/31/69 …I went to the early show… and the early and late show jan 1. 1970) and the January 28, 1970 Concert for Peace show at Madison Square Garden… the Band of Gypsy’s final show (i went to that too….Buddy Miles was fired in the dressing room after the show). Mitch then rejoined the band for all 37 shows for the Cry of Love tour for the rest of Jimi’s career (I saw Mitch play again with Jimi July 17,1970 here at Randall’s Island in New York). So Buddy Milles only played 2 shows with Jimi officially (though they were the best of friends)..the 4 Fillmore East BOG gigs and the MSG gig in Jan 1970, though Jimi did guest with the Electric Flag in 1968 once at the Fillmore East and Buddy did guest with Jimi at Oakland and Winterland….the Buddy Miles Express were the opening act, also in 1968.
I was fortunate enough to see Mitch play with Jimi 3 times: May 10,1968 at the Fillmore East…my first concert ever, Woodstock, and at Randall’s Island. I did see him play last Oct 15, 2007 at the Beacon Theatre here in NYC and then a few weeks ago at the Hammerstein here. If anyone would like to see a pic of Mitch smiling happily in the dressing room at that show just a few weeks ago please email me at eltrcdave@aol.com he seemed totally fine and in good health.
After just losing Buddy Miles and now Mitch this is very difficult to deal with.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience is now gone physically… Castles Made of Sand that have slipped into the Sea……..eventually….like us all will. But if you believe in an afterlife….. well…..
As Jimi would say “If i dont see you no more on this world I’ll see you on the NEXT one…..so don’t be late….don’t be late”
Peace, Love & Music,
Electric Dave
Posted by Electric Dave on Friday, November 14, 2008 - 3:32 AM
Will never forget the “BUZZ” around London in the late 60’s when the Experience played, trouble is you could never get in !! The places they played Marquee etc were very small venues. Mitch made them different with his Jazz influences and style, put a straight rock drummer in and the sound would have been VERY different.
A sad time, but we have to face reality, all our heros are getting a bit older and I dont see many of the new bands having a career and selling music 40 years AFTER they split up.
If there is an afterlife, there is gonna be some great gigs to go too !!!
R.I.P. Mitch - wont see you no more in this world, see you in the next one, dont be late !!
Fond memories - Tony Drake.
Posted by Tony Drake on Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 5:43 PM
Sad news indeed..this year saw the passing of my friend Jeff Healey and now Mitch.The end of an Experience but an Experience that will live on. RIP Mitch.
Brian Vasey.
Posted by Brian Vasey on Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 7:35 PM
HELLO BRIAN, YES SAD SAD SAD. JEFF, MITCH, BUDDY, MEL GALLEY TO NAME A FEW!
I’AM AT THAT AGE NOW WHERE ALL THE LEDGENDS I’VE GROWN UP WITH ARE LEAVING. YOU’LL UNDERSTAND THIS” JIM WAS SO YOUNG WHEN/IF (?) HE DIED THAT YOU GET EMOTIONAL BUT LIFE GOES ON. WERE YOUNG CARE FREE!
NOW AT MY AGE THINGS HAVE CHANGED IN THE WAY I SEE LIFE’ AND ALL THE MEMORIES I CHERISH AND HOLD DEAR WILL ALWAYS BE THERE, BUT I VIEW THESE PASSINGS AS MY TIME IS GETTING SHORTER TOO ! I ALSO TAKE THESE DEATHS TO HEART.
OK SO I’AM SAPPY BUT I CRY BECAUSE ALL OF THERE MUSIC IS A PART OF MY LIFE’S MAP & JOURNEY IN THIS LIFE. THANK YOU BRIAN XO
Posted by Toni on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 10:52 AM
MIKE WOWTHAT’S MY FEELINGS (OLD AGE)? HE WAS A DRUMMER I HAD ADMIRED EXACTLY AS YOU SAID HERE! BEST THING ABOUT HIS DRUM PLAYING WAS ALL THE GENRES TECHNEIC’S ECT. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT HE FUSED HIS STYLES. NEVER OVER SHADOWED “JIMI” BUT IF YOU THINK BACK ON THESE DAYS” NO ONE (IN MY OPION) COULD OF MADE THE “EXPERIENCE” WHAT IT WAS BUT THESE 3′
AWESOME MIKE TANK YOU!
Posted by Toni on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 10:39 AM
HELLO HARLEY, YES THIS REALLY MADE ME SAD ! PUPPY JUST SAW HIM LIVE WOW’ AND ONLY 61 YEARS OLD. WELL I CAN ONLY SAY HE WAS AWESOME DRUMMER. KIND OF SET THE BAR FOR OUR TIMES! LOVE THAT YOU CAME HERE!
SURE MISS YOU & WITTY XO
Posted by Toni on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 10:31 AM
Toni, great tribute here to a major influence to me, Mitch schooled me in the art of playing with fluid in my hands and yes “FIRE”. as a legend leaves us he leaves us with work to do to follow his footsteps. Rick
Posted by Chopper Rick on Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 7:52 AM
Only learned of his passing in January 2009 thru Toni’s site.. (I’d been gigging abroad) I knew Mitch and had some lovely nights with him and his mates Polly Palmer and Boz (Burrell) at the Golden Lion ..Fulham .in the 70’s. lovely bloke..genuine..great smile..innovative drummist..but he dont need my accolade..lifes too short but we’ll all meet again.
thanx Toni for that lovely photo of him enjoying his life on his kit..feel sad but happy also.. terry slesser..x
Posted by terry slesser on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 7:38 PM
YES ITS TRULY A SAD TRAGIC LOSS!! I ALSO AM SAD OVER THE DEATH OF MICHAEL LEE, DRUMMER FOR PAGE AND PLANTS TOURS, ROBERT PLANTS SOLO, AND SO MANY OTHER AMAZING PERFORMANCES. SO SAD TO DIE SO YOUNG!! HIS TALENT SAT IN THE LIGHT OF JOHN BONHAM, AND SO MANY TOP DRUMMERS WHO WERE THE REAL DEAL!!!!
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