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Mitch Mitchell
Born: 1947-07-09 - Died: 2008-11-12Cause of Death: Natural Causes
Death Summary: John “Mitch” Mitchell was found dead at 3:00 AM on November 12, 2008 in his room at the Benson Hotel in downtown Portland. It is believed that he passed away from natural causes.
He had spent the last 4 weeks on the “Experience Hendrix Tour” with fellow tour mates which included Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, Cesar Rosas, David Hidalgo, Aerosmith's Brad Whitford, Hubert Sumlin, Chris Layton as well as Eric Gales and Mato Nanji.
Mitchell was the last surviving member of the original Jimi Hendrix Experience.
Who was Mitch Mitchell : Mitchell was the drummer for The Jimi Hendrix Experience. He was praised for his work on songs such as “Voodoo Child”, “Third Stone from the Sun”, “Fire”, and “Manic Depression”.
Mitchell came from a jazz background and was influenced by some of the greats; Elvin Jones, Joe Morello, and Max Roach.
His stint with the legendary trio last from October 1966 to mid 1969.
He had spent the last 4 weeks on the “Experience Hendrix Tour” with fellow tour mates which included Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, Cesar Rosas, David Hidalgo, Aerosmith's Brad Whitford, Hubert Sumlin, Chris Layton as well as Eric Gales and Mato Nanji.
Mitchell was the last surviving member of the original Jimi Hendrix Experience.
Who was Mitch Mitchell : Mitchell was the drummer for The Jimi Hendrix Experience. He was praised for his work on songs such as “Voodoo Child”, “Third Stone from the Sun”, “Fire”, and “Manic Depression”.
Mitchell came from a jazz background and was influenced by some of the greats; Elvin Jones, Joe Morello, and Max Roach.
His stint with the legendary trio last from October 1966 to mid 1969.
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dang! one of the best ever
thanks for the hits. rip as well as jimi
yeah he was easy going kind of guy r.i.p
thank you for rocking detroit all these years.
Thanks for the experience ! Just great music.
You and your group were real pioneers. You will be missed. Thanks for your life you gave to us.
You rick and will be missed keep playing that music forever
You rock and will be missed keep playing that music forever
Excellent drummer one of my personal early influences,if you never have you must listen to
electric ladyland RIP Mitch thanks for all the great riffs
great player
thinking about you. Thankfully they are positve memories.
He inspired my kit and the hat I wore in the 60s
Very influential drummer. I hope you guys have a band going on up there.