RIP Hendrix Drummer Mitch Mitchell

November 12, 2008

RIP Hendrix Drummer Mitch Mitchell • The drummer for the Jimi Hendrix Experience was found dead in a Portland hotel today, according to Bloomberg. Mitchell, 61, is believed to have died of natural causes. He played in the Jimi Hendrix Experience from 1966 to 1969, including legendary sets at Woodstock and Isle of Wight.

Posted at 5:09 PM
Tags: Jimi Hendrix | Mitch Mitchell

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12 Comments

That's a bummer. He doesn't get enough credit compared to the Bonhams and Moons of the world but the dude could play

Posted by: hellsbells53

at 11/12/08 5:39 PM | Reply
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RIP Mitch Mitchell. Let me stand next to your fire

Posted by: TJ at 11/12/08 5:42 PM | Reply
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so what room at the benson hotel, anyone know? another rock and roll shrine awaits

Posted by: gimme at 11/12/08 5:54 PM | Reply
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I spell check you because I care -- it's Bloomberg not Bloomgberg. RIP Mitch.

Posted by: E.J. @ Loudersoft

at 11/12/08 7:03 PM | Reply
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Fixed, thanks

Posted by: Scott

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That is just depressing. His drumming took Jimi's music to another level. He was such a bad ass. I'm sure Jimi and Mitch are waiting on Noel to kick the bucket so they can get the band back together again. It's just a damn tragedy!

Posted by: Chris

at 11/12/08 8:22 PM | Reply
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Noel Redding is about 5 years ahead of you on that one. The Experience has officially ascended to even greater heights. RIP Mitch.

Posted by: CR in reply to Chris 's comment at 11/12/08 8:34 PM | Reply
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Noel Redding died in 2003, for the record...

Posted by: onlooker at 11/12/08 8:33 PM | Reply
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I saw Jimi, Noel & Mitch perform in one of Jimi's last concerts in Albuquerque, NM in August of 1970. Buddy Miles was ill for this gig so Mitch "filled in"....

Posted by: onlooker at 11/12/08 8:42 PM | Reply
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RIP...fucking incredible drummer.

calling the woodstock set legendary though is a bit of a stretch. it's generally considered a poor performance by jimi's standards and he immediately slimmed down to a 3 piece again after it. there is a reason that the only song that jimi played without the band is the most famous from the set (star spangled banner).

Posted by: dan at 11/12/08 11:38 PM | Reply
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One of the two or three greatest rock drummers ever.

Posted by: Greg at 11/13/08 9:14 AM | Reply
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Hey guys, Mitch is the great drummer, and he made history!!!!RIP my friend

Posted by: Luiz at 12/10/08 9:08 PM | Reply
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