Hendrix arrived in England in October 1966, and auditions were launched to find him a backing band. Noel Redding was chosen for the bass spot. Even though he had never played bass before auditioning (he was a guitarist), Hendrix liked his look and attitude. Mitch Mitchell was a seasoned London drummer who brought jazz chops and a lead style of playing to the table. He would prove to be Hendrix's most valuable musical partner.
Though initially conceived as Hendrix's backing band, The Experience soon became much more than that. Along with Cream, they were the first group to popularize the "power trio" format, which essentially strips a rock band lineup down to the essentials: bass, guitar and drums. This smaller format also encourages more extrovert playing from the players involved, often at very high volumes. In the case of The Experience, Hendrix mixed lead and rhythm guitar duties into one, while also making use of then-revolutionary guitar effects such as feedback and wah-wah.
Mitchell played hard-hitting jazz-influenced grooves that often served a melodic role as much as they did timekeeping. Redding was the eye of the storm, playing deceptively simple bass lines that helped to anchor the band's sound. Visually, they decked themselves out in matching psychedelic costumes and permed afros.
The lineup first came to prominence during the Monterey Pop Festival, one of the first major music festivals. The band delivered a stellar performance, that ended with Hendrix famously setting his guitar on fire. The moment was immortalized in a photograph which was used as a cover of Rolling Stone[1] magazine. The appearance was also filmed and put into the documentary film Monterey Pop. This brought them to the attention of North American audiences. They were then asked to go on tour with The Monkees as the opening act. They abruptly left the tour after only a few dates. It was later revealed by Chas Chandler as being a publicity stunt.
With the band, Hendrix recorded his three most successful albums, Are You Experienced?, Axis: Bold as Love, and Electric Ladyland. In June of 1969, he decided to break up the group. Deteriorating relations with Redding had come to a head, and he also felt stilted by the trio format. He used a larger band lineup for his Woodstock concert in August 1969.
Hendrix would revert back to the trio format with Buddy Miles on drums and Billy Cox on bass and called themselves the Band of Gypsys. A live self-titled album was released in March 1970. This line up only lasted a couple of months. From early 1970 they were back to the original The Jimi Hendrix Experience, except Noel Redding was replaced by Billy Cox on bass.
This line up continued until Jimi Hendrix died in London, England from a drug overdose on the 18th September 1970.
INTRODUCTION
The Jimi Hendrix Experience Lyrics
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"I see that we meet again hmmm. Yeah well, well, well. Dig
Dig, I'd like to get something strait, we umm we got tired
Of the experience, and every once in a while we're blowing
Our minds too much, so we decided to change everything around
And a call it 'gypsy sons and rainbows' for short nothin' but
A band of gypsies. We have billy cox playin' bass, and um from
We got juma playin' congos over there, juma, and we have granny
Goose, oh I'm sorry Mitch Mitchell on drums over there, and we
Got jerry velez on congos too. You got yours truly on Pete Whistle
What me worry? Gives us about a minute and a half to tune up ok
Like we only had about two rehearsals so a we'll only do a primary
Rhythm thing, I have mine thank you
I have mine thank you, baby"
The lyrics of “Introduction” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, introduces their performance to an audience in a very casual, free-flowing manner. The first line follows a series of guitar riffs which build up to the point where the band is introduced. Jimi Hendrix then greets the crowd and explains why this performance is different from their usual ones. He explains that they were tired of the usual Jimi Hendrix Experience and wanted something new; thus, they created “Gypsy Sons and Rainbows”, a band of gypsies, himself on “Pete Whistle”. They then proceed to introduce the other members of the group, who includes Billy Cox on the bass, Lary Lee on the guitar, Juma playing congos, Mitch Mitchell playing the drums, and Jerry Velez, also playing congos.
The lyrics are a perfect example of their avant-garde and improvisational style, in line with the counterculture of the late 1960s. The band is rejecting their established image and creating a new identity. Additionally, they break down the conventional structure of a performance or a song, with this introduction lasting longer than most songs, resulting in an almost impromptu jam session between the band members.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen, the Jimi Hendrix experience
The band, 'The Jimi Hendrix Experience,' is being introduced to the audience
I see that we meet again hmmm. Yeah well, well, well. Dig
Jimi is acknowledging that he has performed before and is excited to be back
Dig, I'd like to get something strait, we umm we got tired
Jimi is addressing the audience and explaining that the band was getting tired of their sound
Of the experience, and every once in a while we're blowing
The band members were blowing their own minds with their music and needed a change
Our minds too much, so we decided to change everything around
Jimi states that they decided to make a complete change to their sound
And a call it 'gypsy sons and rainbows' for short nothin' but
The new name for the band is 'Gypsy Sons and Rainbows,' which Jimi explains is a simple name
A band of gypsies. We have billy cox playin' bass, and um from
Jimi introduces the new band members, including Billy Cox on bass
Nashville Tennessee we have lary lee playin' guitar over there
Larry Lee, a guitarist from Nashville, is introduced to the audience
We got juma playin' congos over there, juma, and we have granny
Juma Sultan is playing the congas and Mitch Mitchell (referred to as 'Granny Goose' as a joke) is on drums
Goose, oh I'm sorry Mitch Mitchell on drums over there, and we
Jimi corrects himself and confirms that Mitch Mitchell is on drums
Got jerry velez on congos too. You got yours truly on Pete Whistle
Jerry Velez is also playing congas, and Jimi is playing a harmonica-like instrument called a 'Pete Whistle'
What me worry? Gives us about a minute and a half to tune up ok
Jimi jokes and says not to worry, giving the band time to tune up for the performance
Like we only had about two rehearsals so a we'll only do a primary
Jimi explains that they have only rehearsed twice, so the performance will be just a basic rhythm section
Rhythm thing, I have mine thank you
Jimi confirms that he is happy with the rhythm section
I have mine thank you, baby
Jimi affectionately addresses the audience as 'baby' and confirms again that everything is ready for the performance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMI HENDRIX
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@TheMacedonianBackBreaker
If he’s not your favorite guitarist then he’s probably your favorite guitarists’ favorite guitarist
@ExcitedAnacondaSnake-hg8ec
I agree layman don’t get it but any guitarist fears him.
@parks3190
No, but this is so true tho
@niltonjuniocapote6518
Melhor comentário 🤝🤝
@franthevan65
Accurate
@rw2452
Dude, you are so correct. Slash is my favorite guitarist, got me into guitar, and Hendrix had a big influence on him. Jimi is right up there too
@paincakes7693
This is probably the highest quality 1970 video I have ever seen
@truthbetold6578
Wtf 1940s movies were crisp
@mubiusford8693
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef9QnZVpVd8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNbBDrceCy8
These are great as well for their time!
@ladybugrona7321
Awesome! Jimmy rocked this cover of Voodoo Child.
He was the greatest in his area of rock and funk.