Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin'
The story of how a shy, former private in the 101st Airborne - Jimi Hendrix - became the greatest rock guitarist of all time, using never-before-seen performance footage.
In just four years, Jimi Hendrix revolutionised the music scene with his transcendent sound and explosive stage presence. A peacock, poet and perfectionist, he was a true original, who restlessly pushed his musical gifts to their extremes.
imagine... tells the story of how this shy, former private in the 101st Airborne became the greatest rock guitarist of all time, using never-before-seen performance footage, home movies and family letters.
With contributions from the Hendrix family, Sir Paul McCartney and former band mates Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, imagine... presents an in-depth look at Hendrix's life and career that was tragically cut short at just 27-years-old in 1970.
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Hendrix in London
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Romeo Hendrix
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Hendrix plays Miami Pop Festival 1968
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No compliments please...
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Bob Smeaton |
| Producer | Janie Hendrix |
| Producer | John McDermott |
| Series Editor | Alan Yentob |
Broadcasts
Tue 29 Oct 2013 22:35Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD- Tue 29 Oct 2013 23:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Wales HD, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Northern Ireland only
Tue 31 Dec 2013 02:05- Fri 18 Apr 2014 21:00
- Sat 19 Apr 2014 01:30
- Mon 21 Apr 2014 01:15
- Sat 12 Jul 2014 22:55
- Fri 10 Oct 2014 21:00
- Sat 11 Oct 2014 00:30
- Mon 13 Oct 2014 00:05