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Jimi Hendrix: 5 Must-Watch Documentaries/Performances

The world has been without Jimi for 50 years, but his music and influence will live on forever.

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Jimi Hendrix left this Earth 50 years ago (September 18), and in recent years, fans have been treated to a number of new video releases.

From documentaries to remastered classic performance and everywhere in between, honor Hendrix today by checking out one of these five stellar titles.

Hear My Train A Comin’

This PBS documentary covers the life of the guitar legend as well as interviews with Paul McCartney, Eddie Kramer and bandmates Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell.

Jimi Plays Berkeley

This release chronicles two Hendrix shows that took place on May 30, 1970 at the Berkeley Community Theatre.

Jimi Hendrix Experience: Electric Church

This documentary/concert film covers Hendrix’s legendary 1970 Atlanta Pop Festival performance that took place before 500,000 fans.

Jimi Hendrix:  The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show was notorious for its guest appearances from the counter-culture artists of the day, and this release features every single appearance from Hendrix on the legendary talk show.

Blue Wild Angel: Jimi Hendrix Live At The Isle of Wight

This performance went largely unseen until its release in 2014.  Hendrix’s set at the British festival was before a whopping 600,000 people.


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Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights