OBITUARY: Rock legend Mitch Mitchell dies
Mitch Mitchell, the final surviving member of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, died early Wednesday. He was 61.
Mitchell was put on the map with the debut of the Experience’s 1967 debut album, “Are You Experience?” and achieved stardom alongside Hendrix with their other albums, “Electric Ladyland” and “Axis: Bold As Love.
Mitch Mitchell, the final surviving member of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, died early Wednesday. He was 61.
Mitchell was put on the map with the debut of the Experience’s 1967 debut album, “Are You Experience?” and achieved stardom alongside Hendrix with their other albums, “Electric Ladyland” and “Axis: Bold As Love.” With discernable influences by great jazz drummers like Max Roach and Elvin Jones, Mitchell was regarded by many as one the masters-instrumental in bridging the gap between pop and jazz.
Mitchell, who was on a four-day vacation, had just finished the West Coast leg of the Experience Hendrix Tour by performing in Portland, Ore., Friday night.
An employee at Portland’s Benson Hotel discovered Mitchell’s body and then proceeded to notify police.
According to a deputy medical examiner, Mitchell apparently died of natural causes, though an autopsy is planned.
The Experience Hendrix Tour brought together artists young and old to help spread awareness of the Experience’s classic repertoire.
