Jimi Hendrix on PBS "American Masters"

It's on right now. 11 o'clock am pst.

Great documentary! Didn't shine new light on anything the movie 'Jimi Hendrix' didn't cover EXCEPT for those Eddie Kramer insights to the studio. I could easily watch him breaking down every cut from every album and be a VERY happy camper. Also had some good stuff from his 'pre' experience days.

BTW,
you can watch it any time you wish if you go to the "american masters" web site.
i had a few intermittent problems when streaming it but it worked with a little tweaking of the resolution levels.
the film shows the raw power and energy of his public appearances on stage.
they could have given a little more credit to his band who in my opinion were also amazing musicians- i loved the drummer.
I have heard 101 jazz guitarists who are incredible as well, and can play any chord and progression of notes with seemingly minimal effort. But Hendrix otoh would blow peoples' minds and came on the scene like a musical hurricane.

French fries,

well said all-around. Mitch Mitchell (drummer) was at the very top of his peer group. He gets far too little attention when people are naming the best drummers in rock history. I thought Noel Redding, on bass, was okay but not great shakes. He was a converted guitarist so allowances should be made.