Lecture, Rich Mix, Thursday, 13 Mar 2025 - 19:00

Just Ask The Axis: Jimi Hendrix Unpicked

a painting of Jimi Hendrix

Despite being cited as one of the most creative and influential guitarists of all time, and his tragically short life, Jimi Hendrix’s playing and composing are yet to be fully analysed.

This lecture demystifies his diverse influences and reveals the full range of his extraordinary invention in terms of sonic sculpting, rhythmic feel, fretboard navigation, harmony and composition. We explore this dazzling creativity from his early playing as a sideman to the Isley Brothers, the Experience albums, the iconic Band of Gypsys project, to the tantalising promise of his ‘Electric Church’ musical vision.

Milton Mermikides

Professor Milton Mermikides

Gresham Professor of Music

Milton Mermikides is a composer, guitarist, technologist, academic and educator in a wide range of musical styles and has collaborated with artists and scientists as...

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