Jimi Hendrix's Estate has stated that a biopic about the legendary guitarist is going ahead without their blessing.    

Earlier this week the Irish Film And Television Network claimed the film was currently in pre-production in Wicklow, Ireland.  Titled 'All Is By My Side', the network said it was set to feature Andre 3000 in the starring role.  However, Experience Hendrix, LLC, sent Billb…

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Andre 3000 of Outkast fame is set to play Jimi Hendrix in a biopic about the legendary guitarist titled 'All Is By My Side'.

According to The Irish Film And Television Network, the film is currently in pre-production in Wicklow, Ireland.  The movie will cover Jimi Hendrix's early career in England over 1966-67 as he designed his debut album 'Are You Experienced'.  Principal photography is expec…

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Doug Jerebine is to celebrate the release of his album 'Doug Jerebine is Jesse Harper' with a free concert in Auckland.  

Jerebine will perform the show with the World Band on March 14th at the Kings Arms.

'Doug Jerebine is Jesse Harper' was actually recorded some 43 years ago, but the songs were never released after Jerebine became disenchanted with the music business.  

Doug Jerebine began …

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A park dedicated to guitar legend Jimi Hendrix is to be unveiled next year, on what would have been his 70th birthday

Jimi Hendrix Park will open in the guitar player's hometown of Seattle, Washinton.  The 2.5 acre park includes stepping stones which will feature his lyrics, rain drums, a butterfly garden, a performance area and a sound garden.  The park will also boast a fretboard shaped bridge…

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Bobby Womack has declared Damon Albarn right up there with legends like Ray Charles and Jimi Hendrix.  

Womack, who recently worked with the Gorillaz on their latest album Plastic Beach, told The Sun "He's the same way [Hendrix and Charles were]. He's very creative and thinks way out there, trying things that people don't try. There ain't no egos, these guys are cool."

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