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Editorial Review:
In the decades since Jimi Hendrix's untimely death, much has been written about his life, loves, drugs, money and hassles. In the meantime, the reputation of his music has been quietly growing. This book concentrates firmly on his work, examining what makes Hendrix's music so extraordinary. Author Keith Shadwick offers a unique slant on the man as musician, following Hendrix from his 1960s beginnings, through the years of his intense listening and learning, to the full flowering of his Experience. This insightful, coffee table-quality book concludes with a bold new anaysis of how Hendrix, like so many artists of genius before him, lost control through his determination to assert it. Includes an appendix on Hendrix's gear by music journalist and guitarist Douglas J. Noble. Full color, filled with fantastic photos throughout.
Jimi Hendrix - Musician Reviews:
The 'bookest' book on Hendrix 
2005-08-21 - I would like to recommend Keith Shadwick's "The Musician" because IMHO it tops everything that was written so far on Jimi.(I'm not bribed by the publishers,by the way). It's very informative, very objective with lots of eyecatching photos. Plus the designer layout ( which makes it look beautiful either on your bookshelf or on a coffee table even if not read :) ;)
What makes it more interesting is the fact,that the final section - devoted to analysis of Jimi's gadgets, guitars, amplifiers, etc is written by High'n'Mighty Mr Douglas J.Noble - the man behind Univibes. And although I'm regrettably a non-musician, I didn't feel like sleeping at this final section
because it was written in a "mentally digestible" way for a layman. What is also worth underlining is that author doesn't dwell on sensationalistic or shady circumstances around Hendrix's life leaving them to over-excited screeming teenagers (or to representants of a yellow journalism). Contrary to the author of this year's Hendrix bio - Cross, Shadvick isn't a sensationalist. Moreover he can turn on a pretty sentence many a time, an ability Cross is devoid of. (Well, these two reasons alone make "The Musican" a perfect companion to "Room Full of Mirrors").The only point to pick on, is huuuge size and tiny, tiny print.
Miros S. "Tytus" / Poland
Spelling Errors?
2004-02-28 - I'm with you folks at Backbeat Books...where are the "redundant" spelling mistakes in this superb tome????.....I thought it was an outstandingly well written book looking at Jimi the musician...Keith Shadwick is a brilliant author....I can also relate to that fateful day in '67 when we both got our ears & hearts around Are You Experienced?.....seems it changed both our lives....and no doubt continues to do so....thanx for this super book Backbeat folks......and thanx to Jimi too....may the Axis bless you both!
ps....I'm an English teacher, so I can usually spot spelling errors!
Spelling mistakes?
2004-02-19 - All of us at Backbeat Books were disturbed to read that 'A reader from Marietta, Ga United States' has spotted all sorts of 'misspellings' in Jimi Hendrix:Musician.
Could he/she please point them out? We can't see any, and no other readers or reviewers have mentioned any to us either.
Spell check 
2004-02-18 - This is my first review I just thought my opinions should be shared for those considering buying this book. Anyway here goes. I thought this was an excellent book on the history of the great Jimi Hendrix. I wish someone would have spell checked this book before it was published. Other than the redundant misspellings I loved the book.
I would have given the book more stars however I believe to do so would be misleading.
I hope this was some help.
Jimi Hendrix: Musician
2004-01-27 - This book is the best you will ever get. This book covers hendrix from the seattle years to his final years. This includes many rare photographs. This book is hardcovered and is the best on the market this is a must have for a hendrix fan.
