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Last-Ditch Effort To Save JIMI HENDRIX's Highlands Home Probably Too Little, Too Late
RentonReporter.com reports: A last-ditch effort to save Jimi Hendrix's childhood home began this week, just days before the Friday removal deadline issued by the City of Renton. But city officials Wednesday were doubtful that the effort would be successful. "There's been a long history of these 11th...March 27, 2009
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JANIE HENDRIX Interviewed On 'Overnight America'; Audio Available
Janie Hendrix, president and CEO of Experience Hendrix, the family-owned company entrusted with preserving and protecting the legacy of Jimi Hendrix, joined host Jon Grayson on the St. Louis-based radio show "Overnight America" this morning (Thursday, March 26) to talk about the Hendrix legacy. Disc...March 26, 2009
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FRONTIERS RECORDS Opens U.S. Office And Secures New Distribution Deal
Frontiers Records, Europe's premier label for melodic, progressive, and hard rock, has secured an exclusive North American distribution deal with Super D Independent Distribution (SDID). The first four releases — JEFF SCOTT SOTO (JSS),JIMI JAMISON, WETTON/DOWNES' ICON, and WHITE LION — will arrive...March 26, 2009
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DEVIN TOWNSEND: Five-Minute 'Ki' Teaser Available
A five-minute "teaser" for "Ki", the first in a series of albums from acclaimed Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) to be made available under the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT moniker, is available for streaming at this location. Devi...March 23, 2009
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Says HENDRIX Was The King Of Sex, Drugs & Rock 'N' Roll
ContactMusic.com reports that MOTÖRHEAD mainman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister insists no one will ever be able to top Jimi Hendrix's rock star credentials — because he was the best guitarist, drug user, womanizer and sex soldier the world has ever known. Lemmy hitmaker worked as Hendrix's roadie and drug de...March 23, 2009
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JIMI HENDRIX 'Reality TV' Footage To Be Released
Guardian.co.uk reports that candid, "reality TV"-style footage of Jimi Hendrix at home, backstage and "hanging out" will soon be released, according to the late musician's sister. The footage dates from 1969, when a camera crew followed Hendrix for a month, catching him both on and off stage. The He...March 23, 2009
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UNIVERSAL MUSIC Inks Deal For JIMI HENDRIX Catalog
Billboard reports that Universal Music Publishing Group has become the exclusive administrator of the Jimi Hendrix catalog throughout the world outside the United States. The five-year agreement covers all commercial opportunities, including synchronization licensing for motion pictures, TV, adverti...March 21, 2009
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DEVIN TOWNSEND To Return This Summer With 'Ki'
Acclaimed Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) will release "Ki", the first in a series of albums to be made available under the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT moniker, sometime in the summer. Devin Townsend recently answered several que...March 20, 2009
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EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'I'm Really Nothing Like JIMI HENDRIX'
In a recent article in USA Today, Eddie Van Halen was referred to as "the Jimi Hendrix of his generation." What does Eddie think of accolades like that? "I say it's a hell of a compliment, but at the same time I'm really nothing like Jimi Hendrix," he tells Spinner.com, quickly adding that ...March 16, 2009
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JOE STUMP: More 'Virtuostic Vendetta' Details Revealed
Guitar shredder Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) will release his new album, "Virtuostic Vendetta", on April 17 via Lion Music. Commented Joe, "On this record, I kind of went back and re-introduced myself to myself. Two of my early albums, 'Guitar Dominance' and 'Supersonic Shred Machine', were...March 16, 2009
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LUNATICA's 'New Shores' Lands On Swiss Chart
"New Shores", the fourth album from the Swiss female-fronted symphonic rock/metal band LUNATICA, entered the national chart in the group's home country at position No. 20. "New Shores" was released on February 27, 2009 via Napalm Records. Michael Levine (Hans Zimmer's arranger; "Pirates of the Carri...March 14, 2009
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AEROSMITH Frontman To Headline Hollywood Session Of ROCK 'N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has been confirmed as the headliner of the Hollywood session of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, the phenomenon that's been pairing music fans with rock stars since 1997. Whether campers are accomplished musicians or have only ever played air guitar, each band will learn f...March 9, 2009
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JIMI HENDRIX, NIRVANA, ALICE IN CHAINS Memorabilia On Display At Seattle's Hard Rock Café
King5.com reports that Jimi Hendrix's 1969 Fender Stratocaster guitar and the snow globe that was on the top of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's wedding cake are among the unique pieces of memorabilia that will be on display at the Hard Rock Café that is opening in the heart of downtown Seattle this...March 9, 2009
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JIMI HENDRIX Home May See Wrecking Ball
KiroTV.com reports that the home where Jimi Hendrix used to play the ukulele as a teen has hit a sour note with the city of Renton, Washington. The owner has to move it by March 27 or steps will be made to tear it down. In 2006, the house was moved from Seattle's ...March 7, 2009
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JIMI HENDRIX Estate Sues Alleged Infringer
Seattle-based Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Authentic Hendrix, LLC, owners of Jimi Hendrix music, trademarks and licensing rights, have filed a federal lawsuit in the Washington District Court against Andrew Pitsicalis and his Las Vegas-based HendrixLicensing.com Ltd. Pitsicalis and his company are...March 5, 2009
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