25 Great Songs For Driving
The mantra of the road has always been simple. "Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road," Kerouac offered. Dylan advised, "Just take everything down to Highway 61." read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayJim Marshall: 1923 - 2012
Jim Marshall, who was behind some of the most recognized guitar amplifiers in rock history, has died at 88. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 15 Best Jimi Hendrix Tracks
Today marks the 45th anniversary of Jimi's London Astoria show where he first attempted to set his guitar on fire. To celebrate, we bring you The 15 Best Tracks From Hendrix's Studio Albums. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySeattle Expected to Get Hendrix-Inspired Park
Jimi Hendrix will be the inspiration of a new park, which is set to be located in Seattle’s Central District, Komo News reported. The park is set to open in 2012 in honor of what would have been Hendrix’s 70th birthday. Designs for the park were revealed at a Dec. 1 at a public meeting that took place at the Northwest African American Museum. read more
Found in: Culture, NewsJimi Hendrix: Hendrix in the West
It's easy to feel surfeited on Jimi Hendrix releases. His live performances were exceptional, but we've now had enough material released that it seems every hammer-on has been covered. Given the original 1972 Hendrix in the West release doesn't contain a complete set and that the individual recordings have shown up elsewhere, it seems a strange reissue choice, but the disc holds up, offering insight into Hendrix's playing. read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsAndre 3000 to Play Jimi Hendrix in Biopic?
Outkast’s Andre 3000 is reportedly in talks to play the guitar god in a new biopic.... read more
Found in: Movies, News14 Famous Memorial Sites For Musicians
Twenty-nine years ago today, Priscilla Presley opened Graceland to the public. Since then, the estate has drawn hordes of visitors to honor the King of Rock and Roll. But what about the other sites around the world that celebrate legendary musicians? Here are 14 famous gravesites, memorials, and statues of some of the most influential names in music history.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch The Cure Cover Jimi Hendrix
The Cure recently performed two massive sets in two days at Sydney’s Vivid Fest, where they provided eager fans with a rare treat by performing their first three albums in their entirety. And to make things even sweeter, the English rockers tore through a cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Foxy Lady,” which you can find below.... read more
Found in: Music, News10 Musicians Who Served In The Military
These musicians crawled in the mud with the best of em’ before turning their swords into axes—and other assorted musical instruments. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Jimi Hendrix Estate Files Lawsuit Over Royal Albert Hall Recordings
The Hendrix Estate is currently engaged in a legal battle over the rights to recorded performances from over 40 years ago.... read more
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