Mitch Mitchell, the last surviving member of legendary 1960s band The Jimi Hendrix Experience, was found dead Wednesday in a hotel room in Portland,Oregon at the age of 62. Mitchell, the perfect counterpoint to Hendrix’s amazing and unique guitar style performed with Hendrix throughout Hendrix’s career including the notable Woodstock performance in 1969. In a statement on the official Jimi Hendrix website it was reported that he died of natural causes.
Janie Hendrix, stepsister of the late Jimi Hendrix as well as CEO of Experience Hendrix said.
“We’re all devastated to hear of Mitch’s passing, He was a wonderful man, a brilliant musician and a true friend. His role in shaping the sound of the Jimi Hendrix Experience cannot be underestimated.”
Mitchell had just finished his last US tour date in Portland with Experience Hendrix and was taking a 4 day vacation.
When I was a high school student I first discovered Hendrix and his music really moved me. I learned to play drums playing along with Mitch. You’ll be missed, it’s a shame that I missed seeing you perform again. Seeing you play way back in the mid 1990’s was a huge treat to me. While I’m sad you had to go, it’s nice that you got a few days to experience Portland.
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Sixty-two is not that old to die of natural causes.
I actually remember the day Jimi Hendrix died. I was a freshman in high school. See why I don't think 62 is too old?
weird I was just wondering if he was still alive. what a kickass drummer he was. feels like a historical moment.
Yeah it's a really early death looking at average life expectancy. Granted at 62 doing a grueling tour and playing the way he played probably didn't help matters though.