Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock: His Complete Setup

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This is my first day here, and already I like what I see. Having been an editor for Guitar Player magazine for twenty years (1978-1998), I've long been interested in guitar players' setups, so this is my kind of place.

A few months ago I started a website, http://www.jasobrecht.com, where I could practice my "old school" style of guitar journalism, with complete interviews and in-depth articles. I've always loved Jimi Hendrix's music and was thrilled when James "Al" Hendrix asked me to co-author his memoirs, "My Son Jimi." For me, Jimi's Woodstock performance was one of the defining moments of the 1960s, especially his spontaneous rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner." I've done a lot of research on this subject and have written two articles to share. This first one traces what was going on Jimi's life leading up to and including Woodstock, from his bust in Toronto to the disbanding of the Experience to his escape to Africa to Woodstock itself: http://jasobrecht.com/jimi-hendrix-woodstock/

For all you gear lovers, here's a companion piece that details his Woodstock gear setup and what's become the world's most prized celebrity-owned Fender Stratocaster:
http://jasobrecht.com/jimi’s-woodstock-setup/

Hope you like 'em!
 
JasO":xcua2su2 said:
This is my first day here, and already I like what I see. Having been an editor for Guitar Player magazine for twenty years (1978-1998), I've long been interested in guitar players' setups, so this is my kind of place.

A few months ago I started a website, http://www.jasobrecht.com, where I could practice my "old school" style of guitar journalism, with complete interviews and in-depth articles. I've always loved Jimi Hendrix's music and was thrilled when James "Al" Hendrix asked me to co-author his memoirs, "My Son Jimi." For me, Jimi's Woodstock performance was one of the defining moments of the 1960s, especially his spontaneous rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner." I've done a lot of research on this subject and have written two articles to share. This first one traces what was going on Jimi's life leading up to and including Woodstock, from his bust in Toronto to the disbanding of the Experience to his escape to Africa to Woodstock itself: http://jasobrecht.com/jimi-hendrix-woodstock/

For all you gear lovers, here's a companion piece that details his Woodstock gear setup and what's become the world's most prized celebrity-owned Fender Stratocaster:
http://jasobrecht.com/jimi’s-woodstock-setup/

Hope you like 'em!
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Hey Jas! Just posted a link to your blog last night. Your blog is AWESOME, and I remember most of your articles from the first time you wrote them for GP. Great Job.

Oh yeah, the old Eddie stuff you posted was great. I especially like your few lines about playing basketball with him.
 
Great Web Site... I've read several articles and it has the type info that interest me.

Thanks...
 
Welcome aboard :thumbsup:
I've been reading GP since the early 80's...I'm a big fan of your writing.

I believe that Kenny Wayne Sheppard was recently permitted to play that guitar for some event.
 
zee1usa":3mc1wb5x said:
Nice to have you here, I have a whole bookshelf of guitar mags. :rock:
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my problem is, I have about 600 guitar magazines dating back to 1980...Ijust can't get rid of them, but they take up a ton of space :aww:
 
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