Jimi Hendrix: The Man, the Magic, the Truth - Softcover

Lawrence, Sharon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0330433539 ISBN 13: 9780330433532

Publisher: Pan, 2006

Synopsis

Sharon Lawrence is a journalist who knew Hendrix well, became his confidante and saw him a number of times in the weeks before his death. Jimi Hendrix tells and shows - in rich detail - who Jimi Hendrix really was and what really happened to him during his short life, and what has happened to his legacy in the more than thirty years of greed and game-playing since his tragically early death. The book contains new and rare material including many unpublished conversations with Hendrix and major insights from more than fifty fresh sources who have previously kept their silence. Fellow rock stars and musicians, childhood neighbours, laywers and newspaper editors are among those who knew Jimi well and are now willing to speak about who he really was and what events marked his lightning-fast ride to the top, and the extraordinary highs and lows which ultimately led to his death.

Insightful and revelatory, this is also an affectionate portrayal of the real Jimi by a friend who feels the time is finally right to tell the true story.

'Highly readable, this is a fascinating account of the man with magic fingers who deserved so much more out of life.' Four star review in Sunday Express

'Compelling, controversial reading... 'The Truth' part of this book is a grim tour de force.' Four star review in Mojo

About this title

Review:

Compelling, controversial reading... 'The Truth' part of this book is a grim tour de force. -- Mojo

Book Description:

The definitive biography of one of the world's most legendary rock stars, that finally sets the record straight on his life, death and legacy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pan
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0330433539
• ISBN 13: 9780330433532
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368