Release Date: September 14, 2010Rating: Not RatedRunning Time: 109 minutesClassic Artists could not take to take a perfect series on rock legends and their brand on the man of medicine without this film, the last word on guitar virtuoso Jimi Hendrix.ather than drudging up dirt and outworn hypothesis about Jimi`s lifestyle and ultimate death, this Classic Artists film looks at Hendrix the chief of electric guitar, as told by a choice of the world`s greatest musicians. JIMI HENDRIX: THE GUITAR HERO includes all new and exclusive interviews with Dave Mason (Traffic), Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones), Eric Burdon (The Animals), Paul Rodgers (Bad Company), Ginger Baker (Cream), Bev Bevan (ELO), Crosby, Stills and Nash and others. Some of these musicians were his mentors, some his generation and some admirers of his incredible talent. Countless musicians have emerged as new talent as a solution of his influence, explaining why Hendrix`s work remains at the zenith of rock music to this day.Moving beyond the image and the myth, Classic Artists brings alive the picture and medicine that Jimi Hendrix evoked from his very soul, using the instrument, as, he put it, as his "personal diary." This style evoked a home-grown and raw, uncensored sensuality, which indeed was his nature and that of his music, as if he were his own muse.Narrated by Slash (Guns N Roses, Velvet Revolver) a longtime Hendrix acolyte, this picture is less a biography than the first picture ever to concentrate on the music itself and the impulse of the captain who created it.I was activated to watch this picture before watching but afterwords I became still more intrigued with the musical legend that is Hendrix. Some of the world's best guitarists and more share their personal accounts of witnessing Jimi playing or simply being in his presence. Slash, Eric Burden, Leon Hendrix, Mick Taylor, Zoot Money, Eric Clapton, Dave Mason, Alan White, Author, Charles Cross, and Jimi's ex-girlfriend, Kathy among others are among the few who appear. It's actually more of a tease than anything else, hearing their experiences and beholding a bit of footage of Jimi playing. Note that the footage shown of Jimi is sparse, so you'll see the same few videos and images repeatedly throughout the documentary.Along with these personal accounts, this film details everything from Hendrix' time in foster care with his comrade to his sentence in London, England and owning the point at a Cream concert to his premature death. Though the story telling is not as chronological or in depth as I would have hoped. This DVD is not a living story, it is literally just focus on the musical talent of Jimi Hendrix and how he changed the musical game. However, it seems there was a lack of musical permission as I did not see a great assortment of Hendrix songs playing in the background. That was somewhat disappointing.Overall this is more of an introductory documentary than anything else. It is by no way a comprehensive full-length documentary that you can involve a whole lot from but you'll love it because it will get viewers excited to watch as often as they can about Jimi Hendrix. Bonus Features:* Henry Diltz' 8mm Silent Footage: The Monkees 1967 Tour* Full Operation of "Hey Joe" at the Pavilion in London* Extended Interviews (Slash, Mick Taylor, Micki Dolenz, Leon Hendrix, Joey Covington, Stephen Stills, Lemmy Kilmister, and Dave Mason)* Photography and Memorabilia (Includes a 20 page full color booklet)Own Jimi Hendrix The Guitar Hero on DVD today.
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