Drummer Mitch Mitchell died today. He was 61
British-born drummer Mitch Mitchell most famous for his membership in The Jimi Hendrix Experience
was found dead in his hotel room in the early hours of Wednesday,a county coroner’s office spokesman told US media.
“We’re all devastated to hear of Mitch’s passing,” Janie Hendrix, chief executive of Experience Hendrix said. “He was a wonderful man, a brilliant musician and a true friend. His role in shaping the sound of the Jimi Hendrix Experience cannot be underestimated.”
Jimi Hendrix died in mysterious circumstances in London in 1970 at the age of 27, cutting short a ground-breaking rock career notable for his extraordinary guitar sound on albums “Are You Experienced” and “Electric Ladyland.”
The third member of the group, English bass guitarist Noel Redding, died in 2003 aged 57.
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