Be sure to read Part I and Part II before continuing onto Part III… When the show had arrived in Music City, “Gorgeous” George Odell, MC/singer of the tour, was in search of a skilled guitarist for his backup band. As if meant to be, this was around the exact time that Hendrix wanted out of his contract with the Club Del Morocco and was now on the hunt for a fresh gig. When the two eventually united, Odell quickly confided in Hendrix that he was invited and welcomed to join the tour, but that Odell would not be able to afford to pay him. Hendrix, who had become acclimated to living a life on l ..read more

Be sure to read “The Genesis of Jimi Hendrix: Part I” prior to continuing onto Part II. Nashville in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s was on an exceptional musical climb. In fact, “one-half of all American recordings were issued from Nashville when Jimi and his bandmates arrived” (Roby, Schreiber 32). There was an exponential expansion of music row, the grand presence of RCA and Columbia, the formation of the Country Music Association, and the creation of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Essentially, Nashville had quickly solidified itself as the headquarters for country music. Not to mention t ..read more

Synonymous to the term “guitar god,” Jimi Hendrix is an utter enigma, shaped by his iconic appearance, innovative guitar skills, and premature passing at age 27. An interesting dichotomy of a soft-spoken gentle soul, mixed with the ferocity of a wild stage man, leaves fans and music lovers alike questioning from what mystical realm Hendrix came from and how he acquired his initial start. Though only a blip in time, Jimi Hendrix spent nearly three years within the southern United States, learning from the best blues and R&B guitarists the nation had to offer. During this developmental time ..read more

After decades of supposedly “true” accounts of the Beatles outstanding rise to fame, heavy touring years, experimental studio time, and eventual break up, the remainder of the Fab Five realigned in the 1990’s, ready to expose the Beatles for what they truly were. The Beatles Anthology would quickly become the bible regarding the world’s most successful rock n’ roll band. This Grammy Award winning 3-part mini-series divulged factual accounts by the Beatles themselves, while also encompassing a detailed book, and collection of CD’s or LP’s. The records brought listeners on an extraordinarily one ..read more