Purple Haze

‘Scuse Me While I Kiss The Sky’ – THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE Released ‘PURPLE HAZE’ 56 Years Ago Today

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Great 7″ singles from the past

17 March 2023

On 17 March 1967, this day 56 years ago the late genial guitar hero
(27 Nov 1942 – 18 Sept 1970) JIMI HENDRIX and his experienced tandem,
bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell released their second
single, the rad classic called PURPLE HAZE.

Hendrix about the song: “The song we had named ‘Purple Haze’ had about a thousand, thousand words. I had it all written out. It was about going through, through this land. This mythical land, because that’s what I like to do is write a lot of mythical scenes. You know,
like the history of the wars on Neptune.”

“Purple haze all in my brain
Lately things just don’t seem the same
Actin’ funny but I don’t know why
‘Scuse me while I kiss the sky”

Studio version.

Live version.

THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE: Story

New JIMI HENDRIX Book To Celebrate His 80th Birthday Comes In November

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8 October 2022

New book JIMI is introduced as the ultimate tribute to the best known
and probably the most innovative guitar hero in rock history. It celebrates
what would have been Jimi Hendrix‘s 80th birthday on November 27, 2022.

This comprehensive visual celebration features extensive biographical texts,
and a trove of lesser known and never-before-published photographs, personal memorabilia, lyrics, and more. Additionally, JIMI includes quotations by legendary musicians, such as Paul McCartney, Ron Wood, Jeff Beck, Lenny Kravitz, Drake, Dave
Grohl, and others who have spoken about Hendrix‘s lasting influence.

In the four years before his untimely death at age 27, Jimi Hendrix created
a groundbreaking musical legacy, one that includes revered classics such as
Purple Haze and Voodoo Child. His signature guitar playing, provocative
songwriting and charismatic performances have continued to inspire legions
of musicians and fans alike.

Authors: Jimi‘s sister Janie Hendrix
and John McDermott of Experience Hendrix L.L.C.
Comes only in a hardcover version: $50.

You can buy the book HERE.
It’s out on November 15.

JIMI HENDRIX: Bio – Discography – Website

Crazy Couple ROBERT FRIPP & TOYAH Keeps On Rocking And Covering At Home

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9 February 2021

Robert Fripp (best know as member of legendary prog rock band King Crimson)
and his equally famous British wife TOYAH WILLCOX (8 top 40 hits and over more
than 20 LPs) are entertaining us every week, for a while now, with covering classic
crackers.

Last week they fabricated a rambling cover of Joan Jett’s I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll, and
now they show their love for the late great guitar genius Jimi Hendrix. The couple’s rendition of his awesome 1967 killer Purple Haze is – as we are already used to by
now – crazy, creaking and squeaking, screamy and noisy, and big fun to watch.

Excuse me while I kiss the sky…

Jimi’s original…