Jimi

by Janie Hendrix, John McDermott

Overview

JIMI is the ultimate tribute to the greatest guitar player in rock and roll history, celebrating what would have been Jimi Hendrix's 80th birthday on November 27, 2022. This comprehensive visual celebration is an official collaboration with Jimi's sister, Janie Hendrix, and John McDermott of Experience Hendrix L.L.C. JIMI significantly expands on the authors' previously published titles, including An Illustrated Experience, and features a new introduction by Janie, 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781797220017
Publisher:	Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date:	11/15/2022
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	17,987
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 12.30(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Janie L. Hendrix is the president and CEO of Seattle-based Experience Hendrix L.L.C. and Authentic Hendrix L.L.C., the family companies of Jimi Hendrix, which were founded by James "Al" Hendrix in 1995, as a means of keeping Hendrix's legacy alive. Janie ushered the companies into the 21st century with the dream of her father and brother in mind.

John McDermott is the director, writer, and producer who has long been associated with the legacy of Jimi Hendrix. He has served as the catalog director for Experience Hendrix L.L.C. for nearly three decades. Together with Janie Hendrix and Eddie Kramer, McDermott has coproduced every Jimi Hendrix CD and DVD release, including 1999's Grammy Award–winning Band of Gypsys, 2014's Emmy Award–winning Hear My Train A Comin', and the recent Grammy-nominated Music, Money, Madness: Jimi Hendrix In Maui.

Editorial Reviews

10/01/2022

Published to coincide with the 80th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix's birth, Nov. 27, 1942, it's lamentable to think of all that he might have created had he not passed away at age 27 in 1970. Still, in the four years of his mainstream success, he produced a remarkable legacy and remains unsurpassed as a virtuoso. To Rolling Stone magazine (and many of his peers), Hendrix was nothing less than the greatest guitar player of all time, and his music seems as vibrant today as it did 50 years ago. Such a vivid, aural landscape deserves a well-illustrated tribute. Jimi's sister Janie and McDermott, producer and catalog director of Experience Hendrix LLC, have greatly expanded their 2007 Jimi Hendrix: An Illustrated Experience with this collection of concert stills, posters, setlists, memorabilia, and family photos. Although biographies such as Philip Norman's excellent Wild Thing (LJ, 7/1/20) delve deeper into Hendrix's personal and professional relationships and struggles, this book serves as a visually captivating companion piece. Sprinkled throughout are quotations from family, friends, and fellow musicians that remind readers of the vast reach and influence of this remarkable artist. VERDICT Legions of Jimi Hendrix fans will enjoy this lushly illustrated tribute. Recommended for all popular-music collections.—Bill Baars

Library Journal