The music of Jimi Hendrix will come back to life next week when guitar greats Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph and Kenny Wayne Shepherd take it back on the road.
The Experience Hendrix tour will kick off in Washington on October 16.The rhythm section of the band will be Hendrix's Jimi Hendrix Experience members themselves, Mitch Mitchell (drums) and Billy Cox (bass). "This tour is a tribute to the man who changed music with unparalleled innovation and creativity, a musician extraordinaire. It's a tribute to him and joyful celebration of what he gave us," Cox said in a statement.
Mitchell and Cox played the legendary Woodstock performance with Hendrix.
Presented by Gibson Guitars, the shows will also include a crack team of musicians such as Robby Krieger, guitarist of the Doors, Rolling Stones veteran guitarist Mick Taylor and Hubert Sumlin, the Mississippi-born guitarist who worked with both Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd is a huge Hendrix fan and honoured to be a part of the shows. "Without the music of Jimi Hendrix, I might never been inspired to explore musical possibilities and push the envelope of the guitar," he said. "I'm really thrilled to be able to play Jimi's music in tribute to him with so many great artists who have had that same life-changing experience."
Experience Hendrix Tour dates
Oct-16 Washington , DC - Constitution Hall
Oct-17 New York , NY - Beacon Theater
Oct-18 Hampton Beach , NH - Casino Ballroom
Oct-19 Atlantic City , NJ - Trump Casino
Oct-20 Waterbury , CT - Palace Theater
Oct-21 Providence, RI - Providence Performing Arts Center,
Oct-22 New York, NY - Beacon Theater (slight return)
