JIMI HENDRIX

JIMI HENDRIX Tribute Concert Set For Austin Church

According to Prweb.com, WILL TAYLOR AND STRINGS ATTACHED team up with guitarist/songwriter Phil Brown, Nakia and Rodney Connell to present a one-night-only concert tribute to the songwriting and musical genius of JIMI HENDRIX this coming January 13th, 2007 in the beautiful setting of St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, TX.

Two shows at 7:30 pm and 10 pm will be presented with the 10 pm show concurrently broadcast live on 93.7 KLBJ and on the internet worldwide at Klbj.com

Visit Phil's site at Apachesfromparis.com for more info on the Jimi Project

AmpliTube JIMI HENDRIX Edition Announced

IK Multimedia, a leader in computer music software, has announce AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix Edition, the first authentic software recreation of the complete guitar amp and effects rig of JIMI HENDRIX, one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time. Hendrix is known for a legendary sound that marked the evolution of modern rock guitar and was fundamental in the development of modern guitar amplification and effects. The Hendrix sound experience is now available to any musician through this new product by simply using a computer. AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix Edition is a cooperative effort between Authentic Hendrix, the official Jimi Hendrix foundation, and IK Multimedia. As the first guitar amp and effects modeling software focusing on Jimi Hendrix, this product can be used to recreate the authentic tones of popular Hendrix tunes. Now anyone can plug their electric guitar into their computer and have access to a complete emulation of the same guitar amp and effects setup that created the unique Hendrix sound.
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JIMI HENDRIX Energy Drink Upsets Fans

The following report is courtesy of Newswire.co.nz:

Fans of rock star JIMI HENDRIX are unhappy at plans to market an energy drink bearing the guitarist's likeness.

California-based Beverage Concepts is due to release the non-alcoholic Liquid Experience drink in April.

"To see his image and the beautiful feelings it has created in me cheapened by advertising is very disappointing," said RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS star Flea.

Hendrix's image has also been licensed for products including baby clothing, an air freshener and a lava lamp.

Portions of royalties have gone to several educational causes, according to Bruce Kuhlman of Authentic Hendrix, the Seattle-based company that controls the rock star's name and image.

Hendrix, who recorded classic songs including 'Hey Joe' and 'Crosstown Traffic', died of a drugs overdose in 1970 at the age of 27. His albums still sell around 600,000 copies a year

JIMI HENDRIX Class Caters To Rock 'N' Roll Music Fans

The following report is courtesy of Katrina Loh from Indiana Daily Student:

"Do you hear that? He's playing it backwards!" yells an energetic professor over the blaring rock music at the front of the lecture hall.

Andy Hollinden, teacher and creator of Music Z403: The Music of JIMI HENDRIX, is talking about the structure of the song Are You Experienced?

The class, first offered in the summer of 2000, is offered by the Department of Music in General Studies.

"Hendrix is one of those artists, to a young person, they hear older people talk about all the time," Hollinden said. "I want them to experience firsthand what it is people have been talking about for the past 40 years."

The class, offered in the spring, focuses on the music and life of legendary American guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Students listen to his music, watch performance footage and hear unique stories about his life from Hollinden.

"Until you actually listen to the music, discuss the lyrics and watch the performance footage, you cannot fully appreciate him," Hollinden said.

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