Former Jimi Hendrix Drummer Mitch Mitchell, Dead at 61
Mitch Circa 1971: What a Rock Star
Legendary drummer and last surviving member of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Mitch Mitchell has passed away at age 61.
The Worley Gig
Gail Worley, Rock Critic at Large
Definitely one of the greatest and most important drummers ever! He will be missed but thank God he was here.
↓ Quote | Posted November 13, 2008, 1:05 PMI was surprised to hear it… and sad for a coupla seconds… but what an amazing life… like, how much more exciting can it get when throwing out ground-breaking crazed music in one of the most creative eras in the history of humankind??!!
↓ Quote | Posted November 16, 2008, 3:38 AMYou know I didn’t realize he was so young when he started out. Sounds like he did a lot of living in his short life. RIP
↓ Quote | Posted November 19, 2008, 5:47 PMA true legend is gone. I saw him perform once with Jimi at New York at the Cave they called it Amazing Drummer. He was a Jazz Cat That played Rock songs Along the Watch Tower, Fire, Purple Haze. Man, such a loss. RIP Brother; you and Jimi and Buddy Miles are Doin’ that Great Heaven Gig. RIP and God Bless you all.
↓ Quote | Posted November 12, 2011, 5:41 PM