Mitch Mitchell was the last surviving member of the phenomenal '60's rock band The Jimi Hendrix Experience. He was a jazz drummer when the Jimi recruited him into the band so he brought in alot of those jazz chops that you hear on those great songs. If there was a drummer I want to play like it would be him. Mitch brought with him the best of both worlds into those songs.
The only difference between my drumming and Mitch Mitchell's drumming is the time spent on the kit. I really do consider him an inspiration. He switched to DW Drums before his passing which to me makes him even more special as did the late great Randy Castillo, who really inspired me to play DW Drums.
To whoever reads this, grab those vinyl records, cassettes, cd's, and yes now mp3 players And sink in The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Michael Nessmith and Peter Tork knew what they were talking about.
Hey Look From My Head: Remembering My Musical Greats
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