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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine unread condition glossy color photographic softcover wraps. Includes Acknowledgments; Introduction; Discography; Bibliography; Permissions; and Index. " 'Scuse me while I kiss the sky". "A superstar rock guitarist of the '60s, Jimi Hendrix is revered by many as the master virtuoso of the electric guitar. Undoubtedly the most adventurous and daring guitarist of his generation, Hendrix is regarded by some as rock's single most important instrumentalist and perhaps the most influential guitarist ever. The Jimi Hendrix Companion profiles his life and career through original reviews of Hendrix's music from both the British and American press; insights into Hendrix's guitar techniques and recording styles; and interviews with Hendrix. Includes: "How the Electric Guitar Became a Way of Music" by John Rockwell; "I Don't Live Today" by P.J. O'Rourke; "Death May Be Your Santa Claus" by Lester Bangs; "The House That Jimi Built" by Gene Santoro; "The Jazz Generation Pays Tribute to Jimi" by Jon Pareles; "Henry Rollins on Jimi" by Douglas J. Noble and much more, including a selected bibliography and a discography." - from the rear outer cover.