Examines guitarist Jimi Hendrix from a racial perspective, discussing his popularity among whites and presenting comments from African-Americans about his place in African-American history and impact on African-American identity.
Discusses the childhood, young adulthood, musical career, and death of Jimi Hendrix, considered by many to be the world's greatest rock-and-roll guitarist.
sounds like a rainbow : a story of the young Jimi Hendrix
Golio, Gary
2010
An illustrated biography of rock musician Jimi Hendrix, focusing on his childhood, and describing how he developed his unique vison and artistic talents.