Story :Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix. After finding fame in the U.K., Hendrix brought his act back to the U.S., where his influential playing style left a blazing imprint on a whole generation of musicians. Employing interviews with family and contemporaries, such as Eric Clapton, as well as scorching live performances from Woodstock and Isle of Wight, the film paints an indelible portrait of a rock 'n' roll legend.
Cast
Arthur AllenSelf
Albert AllenSelf
Eric BarrettSelf
Stella BenabonSelf
Paul CarusoSelf
Dick CavettSelf (archive footage)
Eric ClaptonSelf
Billy CoxSelf
Frankie CrockerSelf
Monika DannemannSelf
Jenifer DeanSelf
Alan DouglasSelf
Alan DouglasSelf
Germaine GreerSelf
Pat HartleySelf
Al HendrixSelf
Jimi HendrixSelf (archive footage)
Mick JaggerSelf
Linda KeithSelf
Eddie KramerSelf
Buddy MilesSelf
Mitch MitchellSelf
Juggy MurraySelf
Harold ParkerSelf (as H)
Fayne PridgonSelf
Noel ReddingSelf (uncredited)
Lou ReedSelf
Little RichardSelf
Juma SultanSelf
Pete TownshendSelf
Charles WashingtonSelf (as Major Charles Washington)