Swede Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Just got word that Mitch Mitchell had been found dead. Only 62 years old. http://www.pollstar.com/news/viewnews.pl?NewsID=11816 Mitch Mitchell Dies Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 1:26PM Mitch Mitchell, drummer and last surviving member of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, was found dead in a Portland, Ore., hotel Nov. 12. Mitchell was touring with the "Experience Hendrix Tour," which wrapped its West Coast leg Nov. 7. Sgt. Brian Schmautz, a Portland police spokesman, told the Oregonian that an employee at the upscale Benson Hotel called police after discovering Mitchell's body. "It was natural causes," Schmautz said, "so we weren't involved beyond that." Mitchell pioneered a drumming style that would later be known as fusion. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 as part of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Oops, sorry about the tripple post.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Damn, he was obviously a great drummer. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Oh no! That's a horrible loss. I wish his family and friends the best through these time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 And then there were none. RIP Mitch. Damn near went to the Experience Hendrix show when it came to town last month, wished I had now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I can't believe it...Mitch was a great drummer it's such a loss... RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyzep247 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 RIP we'll miss you Mitch. I made a tribute video. Here's the link if you wanna check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAFHUiKmuOg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aen27 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 How horrible! Everyone is dying one after the other! We will miss you Mitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 The Experience is really over. RIP Mitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zepaholic Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 One of my favorite drummers....damn. RIP my man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtazy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Damn... RIP M.M.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtazy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Messin' in Photoshop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toften Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 R.I.P Mitch. One of the greatest rock 'n' roll drummers. He could realy drum! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiMu_ZSbKn4 Mitch Mitchell drum solo. Maybe one of the greatest drum solo's I ever heard. R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Kite Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Everyone is dying. It won't take long till every real rock star dies... Very sad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimp Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Is that the first 'full band' to be gone? Looks like a reunion on the other side then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyinthesky Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Looks like a reunion on the other side then. I like your thought, it made me smile, after I was close to tears reading the sad news... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHD Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Very sad news. And only 62!! RIP Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Another great one bites the dust. Curious as to what the autopsy report shows...heart attack? 61, 62 is still pretty young. I was too young to see Jimi Hendrix, and only just got to see Mitch Mitchell live for the first time the Sunday before the election, Nov. 2, as part of that Hendrix Experience Tribute concert. Boy am I glad I did. He was an influential drummer, like Keith Moon, in that wild kinetic style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 What a loss. Mitch was an incredible drummer. R.I.P Mitch. One of the greatest rock 'n' roll drummers. He could realy drum! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiMu_ZSbKn4 Mitch Mitchell drum solo. Maybe one of the greatest drum solo's I ever heard. R.I.P My husband, who is a huge fan of Hendrix and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, emailed me that clip. I agree that it really is one of the greatest drum solos I've heard. I was too young to have seen Mitch during his days with Hendrix but I saw him several times with his other band, Ramatam, when they were touring with Humble Pie. My husband also remembers seeing Mitch with Edgar Winter. RIP Mitch and thanks so much for all of the amazing music you gave us. An interview with Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Another great one bites the dust. Curious as to what the autopsy report shows...heart attack? 61, 62 is still pretty young. I was too young to see Jimi Hendrix, and only just got to see Mitch Mitchell live for the first time the Sunday before the election, Nov. 2, as part of that Hendrix Experience Tribute concert. Boy am I glad I did. He was an influential drummer, like Keith Moon, in that wild kinetic style. That's pretty cool you got to see him. I wich I got the chance too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancin'Days Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 R.I.P Mitch. One of the greatest rock 'n' roll drummers. He could realy drum! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiMu_ZSbKn4 Mitch Mitchell drum solo. Maybe one of the greatest drum solo's I ever heard. R.I.P Excellent solo.....what a dream team! Your music will live on forever. Thank you and RIP Mitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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