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What Jimi Hendrix was like the last time other musicians saw him

It's no secret that Hendrix revolved around musicians who were idols of their time, and when they realised they had seen him for the last time, those last observations took on the weight of grief....

What Jimi Hendrix was like at the end of his life: memories of colleagues and friends

The history of music is full of tragedies: so, the infamous Club 27 - a very real cultural phenomenon in which many musicians - along with actors, artists and other public figures - died at the age of 27. Sadly, on 18 September 1970. Jimi Hendrix became one of the early genius members of this club. Hendrix's demise is still a matter of controversy. There have long been rumours that the tragedy was not as accidental as official sources claim. It seems that his untimely passing will remain one of music's greatest mysteries....

In the weeks leading up to his untimely death, it would be an understatement to say that he dealt with the with many problems. There were disputes between the guitarist and his manager, a looming paternity case and health problems caused by exhaustion. It's no secret that Hendrix revolved around musicians who were idols of their time, and when they realised they had seen him for the last time, these last observations took on a grief weight. So: what was Jimi Hendrix like the last time other musicians saw him? Here are some recollections of ....

Roger Daltrey

Roger Daltrey
Roger Daltrey

In an interview, the lead singer of The Who, Roger Daltreyhe said that a few days before Jimi passed away, they were hanging out at his house in the Berkshires.

"Jimi brought his girlfriend named Devon Wilson. We were drinking and having fun. Jimi said he was going to settle down in New York after his time in Europe came to an end. But then the fun got weird..."

Daltrey continues:

"He and Wilson were singing, but their voices were getting heavier and heavier, unintelligible... Then it became clear to me that they were under something heavy. Eventually they both passed out, and Heather and her friend and I put them to bed. And then he got up in the morning and he was fine! I mean - he acted like nothing had happened yesterday! I was amazed!"

Billy Cox

Band of Gypsys
Band of Gypsys

Some friendships make even the most cynical person believe in fate, as in the case of Jimi Hendrix and the Billy Cox. After their fateful meeting, which occurred when they were both in the army, they took a trip down the Chitlin Highway of the United States before separating. But they reunited again in 1969, formed the Band of Gypsys and spent a colourful but very brief time in the recording studio before Hendrix's passing.....

Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix

Talking to a reporter about those final months spent with Hendrix, including the legendary performance of the at Woodstock, their collaboration with Miles Davis and the last time they had a heart-to-heart, Billy said:

"Jimi was looking forward to recording, making ends meet and looking after his long-time friend. Despite everything, he was optimistic..."

Ronnie Wood

A young Ronnie Wood
A young Ronnie Wood

For decades. Ronnie Wood was at the epicentre of the music industry! Today, he is a legend of The Rolling Stones! But once upon a time, when he was just gaining experience and breaking into the industry, he was a Jimi Hendrix's roommate. - and he had nothing but good words to say about the latter!

"Jimi was a really nice, well-mannered boy, and I'm very proud to have spent some time with him in the late 1960s."

The last time Wood saw Hendrix occurred at an English jazz club Ronnie Scott's. From Wood's memoir:

"He was coming down the stairs with his arm around his girlfriend and I said to him, 'Jimi, say goodnight' - and he didn't turn round. I said again: "Jimi, say good night!" and he turned round very slowly, and only waved to me slightly. He was under something, and he was very sad..."

Pete Townsend

Pete Townsend
Pete Townsend

In 1970, the Isle of Wight saw the arrival of about 600,000 peopleand they all came to see some of the biggest names of the era perform at one event. Like Woodstock, the festival was the biggest outdoor event and the performers on stage were the biggest names of the day, with Jimi Hendrix joined by the likes of Joni Mitchell, Jethro Tull and The Who.

Before the show, Jimi lost control of himself a bit: he had problems with the long sleeves of the shirt he was wearing, and he sawed off a bottle of vodka with a few friends beforehand. But in the end he pulled himself together and gave the world a gift one of the most brilliant performances of his career.! From memory Pete Townsend:

"It was obvious that psychologically Jimi felt terrible... But people didn't care. They thought, 'He can play the guitar so brilliantly, so he's obviously fine!' What made me work so hard was seeing the state Jimi was in. He was in such a tragically bad physical condition, and I remember thanking God as I walked on stage that I was healthy..."

Chas Chandler

Jimi Hendrix and Chas Chandler.
Jimi Hendrix and Chas Chandler.

In music circles. Chas Chandler is widely recognised as a talent hunter! He is also known as the former bassist The Animals and the man who helped Jimi put together The Jimi Hendrix Experiencewho became the manager and producer of the band's first records. Although he had officially parted ways with Hendrix, he still hung around in the same circles - and saw Hendrix about three weeks before his death. Here's what Ches told reporters:

"Jimi performed in Stockholm at the end of August. And it was a disastrous concert, it was really awful to watch him. He was absolutely shattered..."

Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix

What tormented Hendrix so much in the twilight of his days - today. hard to understand. He shared his inner feelings with few people, preferring to numb the pain with alcohol and illicit substances. He was a fine guitarist and a brilliant virtuoso. But he was also a deeply unhappy star that burned out as quickly as it was lit.

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