@@AmazingBlaze0 Well said mate! Like the interwebs give a $h1t what my opinion is about Jimi Hendrix! It's about the music, only the music. This ranking cr@p misses the whole point.
Mitchell did a lot of interesting and original things there. I like how Hendrix comes back by first complementing the drum solo with two alternating notes in rhythm before elaborating it into his own solo. So often drum solos end with an abrupt return of other instruments doing their own thing. Much musical sensitivity here.
All three of these musicians were extraordinary. Take it all in in awe, you are experiencing surely the greatest power trio that has ever existed. I was lucky to have been with them in the day, and miss them now. All in Heaven, and you can bet......jamming just as hard as they ever did on earth!
MrMoggyman There were so many great trios back then in bands, you had Led Zeppelin(really a quartet of great musicians), The Who with daltry, moon, and entwistle, and cream with Clapton, baker, and Bruce.
noel redding could easily been replaced and it would be much the same as today. He got the gig pretty much because his hair style. He was a really good musician don't get me wrong, but saying he paired with Jimi the way Mitch and Jimi did is absurd. Two completely different work and personal relationships. Imagine if he had the same for his bass player, could have had more complex and better matching bass lines.
@@erik9830 even after the formation of The Band of Gypsys the bass got better and the drumming was up to par but no where near Mitch just a personal opinion coming from a guy who listened to 22,100+ minutes of Jimi Hendrix last year
All the greatest rock drummers of that era came from jazz inspiration. Mitchell, Michael Shrieve, Carl Palmer, Ian Paice, Bill Bruford… all had lightning chops, great feel, inspiring solo capabilities.
When I was introduced to Jimi Hendrix Experience, I wasn't into it. I didn't like all that guitar noise back then, but I kept listening. And what really caught my attention was Mitch Mitchell's drumming. It was hypnotic. Eventually I started to appreciate Hendrix guitar playing and ironically he's my favorite guitar player now.
Ehhhh Dario, or shall I call you douchebagio. Guitar noise, what the fuck is wrong with you bro that’s total blasphemy talking about the god of guitar.
@@themagicminstrels476 Dario is probably the only person I've heard say ironically now Hendrix is my favorite guitar player lmao but I'm reverse all I cared about was Jimi and my focus is more on Mitch now
Wow! If you want to know what the Jimi Hendrix experience is really all about, definitely watch this clip. Mitch Mitchell was extremely underrated. He really shows his chops off in this sequence. Thanks for sharing! Amazing
@@garyrobert9085 I'm an old guy, and from my generation among the first things you taught yourself were the grooves and fills from "Fire" and, later,, when you were a little better, ""Manic Depression."
@@thomasbell7033 I have no doubt that Manic Depression doesn't happen until you're a little better. BTW, If I'm remembering correctly there's a portion of this comment thread that speaks to Mitch coming from a Jazz drumming background and that a number of great rock drummers from that era were also.
@@garyrobert9085 Yes, almost all of the great ones were tutored by great British jazz drummers or inspired by American jazz drummers. Ginger Baker was mentored by Phil Seamen, for example. The great Jon Hiseman of Coliseum was from jazz. As was Clive Bunker from Jethro Tull, who is one of my favorites from the period. Keith Moon, not surprisingly, was mostly self-taught. Mitch was a child actor who was tutored in jazz drumming. Oddly, a lot of the American rock drummers were formally trained in American school band programs. Hence the two guys from the Allman Brothers.
Just imagine what it was like when people first heard this, wow! It was a groundbreaking soaring sound with Mitch Mitchell's driving drums matching Jimi's unbelievable guitar playing. There wasn't a drummer like him in all of Rock, one of the greats!
@@stevedriscoll2539so true. Back in the 80's when I really got into Hendrix with beer/weed the sound did sometimes appear to assume physical dimensions to me. Especially '3rd Stone'.
Mitch was a great drummer and perfect for Jimi ( I was fortunate to see the experience three times live in London) and he was more jazz than rock and this is an excellent drum solo, but I did notice that their were some moments in the solo that were pure Ginger Baker. R.i.p to them both.
Excellent battery interepretacion teacher Mitch Mitchell, like Jimi Hendrix, never go out of era and will always be present in time, as the great masters of classical music !!!
Kinda sad Noel was somewhat of the odd man out. He was pretty much a reluctant Bass Player, He was actually a guitarist but The JHE didn't need a extra guitarist since they already had 3 James Marshall Hendrix...
it was amazing that Noel learned the bass i believe in weeks or 2 months , at least a very short time, he was actually a lead guitarist but jimi liked his hair, jimi was into nice hair his hair style was copied to bob dylan's as jimi quoted on his hair too, yes he loved nice long hair, and they got jimi's hair style down packed by the english hair stylish i believe it was in england that helped him with his look,,
I love this entire performance. I listened to it as my music to fall asleep every night for almost a year. The beginning of the show, they were off but they got it together. I guess they had a couple weeks off prior to this show. Mitch wails!!!!!!
One of the most unsung drummers ever, never gets the plaudits he deserves, his drumming all throughout the Experiences work was nothing short of brilliance, RIP to the JHE three ❤
From what I remember hearing, Jimmy Hendrix was either having a bad day or audio mixing issues and was giving up and Mitch Mitchell got him back into the groove by continuing to play until everybody fell back in line.
So so good, what a trio they were. I still find it hard to go past Mitch’s performance on fire, it is so frigging fierce and I can just picture the kit on fire once it was done. Thanks for sharing this!!
@Ben Miz I like your reference to "a trio" - each a master of their individual craft but the combination produced a synergy that was the real triumph. IMHO we can argue back and forth whether Mitch Mitchell was the greatest drummer of all time vs Moon the Loon, Bozo Bonham, Ian Paice, Neil Peart, Ginger Baker, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Mike Shrieve, Dave Grohl, Bill Bruford, Carl Palmer, Carmine Appice, Jim Keltner, Danny Carey, etc, etc, etc but most would probably agree that each was the best FOR THE BAND they were in at the time. Imagine swapping out Mitch Mitchell for Keith Moon - i thing both The Band of Gypseys AND The Who would've been the poorer, despite each drummer being the virtuoso they most certainly were! Ditto for guitarists, vocalists, bass players, keyboard players, etc. Greetings a good wishes to all.
Mitch was always well respected in Europe because he was very unique, at that time it was his Destiny to be infused with Jimi style and mastery. Drum magazine acknowledge that Classic drummers from across the pond were giving praises on Mitch's range and style.
I saw them once. December 1968 ,Chicago , USA. I don't recall the drum solo so this will do just fine. Single bass drum , one ride tom, double floor toms. THAT , I remember .
Did anyone experience the possession that came over him!!! I mean wowwwww other worldly...and then put headphones on..close your eyes and take his ride. Bless them
Noel could not take the biscuit as they say in the trade. Brilliant solo by Mitch!!! When Billy Cox played with these two guys it was a totally different band❤
Noel’s playing was perfect for the Experience When you watch the whole band at speed. Acid rock is so expressionist It’s like having 3 Van Goughs out their at the same time all fitting together. Imagine being the bass player with Jimi and Mitch going off thinking...OK WHAT AM I GONNA PLAY😀 It’s an absurd RHYTHMIC PUZZLE CRANKED UP TO VERY HIGH ALTITUDE. Plus those guys had the coolest clothes EVER😃
Awesome footage. Feels there's a degree of influence on Mitch from Ginger Baker (Toad and all that) but can equally see a young John Bonham seeing something like this and sensing mileage in it!
I see Max Roach & Elvin Jones, in his playing. Mitch was definitely inspired and influenced by the great Be Bop Jazz Drummers. Bonham, Moon, and Baker were also influenced by these two. Listen to that open bass drum, too! Great solo! I wish I could have seen Mitch live. I got to see Noel. I got to meet Noel, too. Great experience. No pun intended.
This is ALL GOOD, still the greatest guitarist of all time, would have loved to see him play, his death was such a tragic event that could have been prevented. Still gets me mad
Mitch was one of the greats. Lord, he tuned low, which I copied as a baby drummer. It's a shame he seems to only be remembered by drummers. One of those he inspired was Stewart Copeland, himself one of the all-time great innovators on the drums.
He received tuition from Jim Marshall (of Marshall amps fame), who was originally a working jazzer. Additionally, one of Mitch's great drumming heroes was a British jazz drummer of the time by the name of Ronnie Stephenson. Stephenson really was something quite special.
When the greatest guitar player of all time just steps aside for a bit and admires what a great rhythm band he had.
What would you say if I told you he wasn’t the greatest, but one of them?
@@JourneyJankings A
@@JourneyJankings bro it’s an opinion honestly people could argue all day Jimi VH Jimmy Paige I mean just listen to the damn music man
@@AmazingBlaze0 Well said mate! Like the interwebs give a $h1t what my opinion is about Jimi Hendrix! It's about the music, only the music. This ranking cr@p misses the whole point.
@@JourneyJankings we found the player hater
Mitchell did a lot of interesting and original things there. I like how Hendrix comes back by first complementing the drum solo with two alternating notes in rhythm before elaborating it into his own solo. So often drum solos end with an abrupt return of other instruments doing their own thing. Much musical sensitivity here.
Couldn’t agree more
its called natural drumming@@WarrenPeace007
I thought Hendrix played those notes to get the band back to the main rhythm of the song, Voodoo Child.
It seemed Jimi just worked into the vibe of the drum solo. Then all three worked back to the song structure.
Mitchell is my all time favourite drummer, bar none. Perfectly complimented Hendrix.
good words from who was formerly known as shitlord
He is a very underrated drummer in my opinion
i love his chops!!
All three of these musicians were extraordinary. Take it all in in awe, you are experiencing surely the greatest power trio that has ever existed. I was lucky to have been with them in the day, and miss them now. All in Heaven, and you can bet......jamming just as hard as they ever did on earth!
MrMoggyman There were so many great trios back then in bands, you had Led Zeppelin(really a quartet of great musicians), The Who with daltry, moon, and entwistle, and cream with Clapton, baker, and Bruce.
@@donovanm5128 Dont forget Ten Years After and ELP.
Un comprehensible for some
noel redding could easily been replaced and it would be much the same as today. He got the gig pretty much because his hair style. He was a really good musician don't get me wrong, but saying he paired with Jimi the way Mitch and Jimi did is absurd. Two completely different work and personal relationships. Imagine if he had the same for his bass player, could have had more complex and better matching bass lines.
@@erik9830 even after the formation of The Band of Gypsys the bass got better and the drumming was up to par but no where near Mitch just a personal opinion coming from a guy who listened to 22,100+ minutes of Jimi Hendrix last year
I believe Mitch started as a jazz drummer and it shows. Breathtaking performance
Elvin Jones was his idol. He turned Jimi on to Trane.
A thundering sound.
You are right!
All the greatest rock drummers of that era came from jazz inspiration. Mitchell, Michael Shrieve, Carl Palmer, Ian Paice, Bill Bruford… all had lightning chops, great feel, inspiring solo capabilities.
@@johnreuter4916 👎🏿
Beautifully fluid drummer. Perfect partner for Jimi. Fantastic.
Gareth Beggan yep
R.I.P Mitch Mitchell.
@@RonnieDillJrLoveIsADarkPlace he's not deaf
dead, my bad
@@RonnieDillJrLoveIsADarkPlace wow, I am ignorant. You're right, searched up and he is dead. RIP
I know this was Mitch’s moment, but my lord,Jimi just makes it look so effortlessly. He was so far ahead of his time.
He's still far ahead of the current time.
@@garyrobert9085thank you
no disrespect to Buddy Miles I love buddy but Mitch Mitchell was the man
When I was introduced to Jimi Hendrix Experience, I wasn't into it. I didn't like all that guitar noise back then, but I kept listening. And what really caught my attention was Mitch Mitchell's drumming. It was hypnotic. Eventually I started to appreciate Hendrix guitar playing and ironically he's my favorite guitar player now.
Ehhhh Dario, or shall I call you douchebagio. Guitar noise, what the fuck is wrong with you bro that’s total blasphemy talking about the god of guitar.
@@supposedto1159 he was probably a young kid
@@supposedto1159 calm down dude.
@@supposedto1159 you're the only one acting like a douche
@@themagicminstrels476 Dario is probably the only person I've heard say ironically now Hendrix is my favorite guitar player lmao but I'm reverse all I cared about was Jimi and my focus is more on Mitch now
Wow! If you want to know what the Jimi Hendrix experience is really all about, definitely watch this clip. Mitch Mitchell was extremely underrated. He really shows his chops off in this sequence. Thanks for sharing! Amazing
Mitch Mitchell has never been underrated by drummers, I assure you.
@@thomasbell7033 Or by non drummers who love the song Fire, for example.
There's nowhere to hide someone with lesser talent in a power trio.
@@garyrobert9085 I'm an old guy, and from my generation among the first things you taught yourself were the grooves and fills from "Fire" and, later,, when you were a little better, ""Manic Depression."
@@thomasbell7033 I have no doubt that Manic Depression doesn't happen until you're a little better. BTW, If I'm remembering correctly there's a portion of this comment thread that speaks to Mitch coming from a Jazz drumming background and that a number of great rock drummers from that era were also.
@@garyrobert9085 Yes, almost all of the great ones were tutored by great British jazz drummers or inspired by American jazz drummers. Ginger Baker was mentored by Phil Seamen, for example. The great Jon Hiseman of Coliseum was from jazz. As was Clive Bunker from Jethro Tull, who is one of my favorites from the period. Keith Moon, not surprisingly, was mostly self-taught.
Mitch was a child actor who was tutored in jazz drumming.
Oddly, a lot of the American rock drummers were formally trained in American school band programs. Hence the two guys from the Allman Brothers.
4:20 that return is mad
slight return?
Ha! 420 😎
Yes it is
Just imagine what it was like when people first heard this, wow! It was a groundbreaking soaring sound with Mitch Mitchell's driving drums matching Jimi's unbelievable guitar playing. There wasn't a drummer like him in all of Rock, one of the greats!
Yeah, and being high too, so the sound was otherworldly
@@stevedriscoll2539so true. Back in the 80's when I really got into Hendrix with beer/weed the sound did sometimes appear to assume physical dimensions to me. Especially '3rd Stone'.
Mitch was a great drummer and perfect for Jimi ( I was fortunate to see the experience three times live in London) and he was more jazz than rock and this is an excellent drum solo, but I did notice that their were some moments in the solo that were pure Ginger Baker. R.i.p to them both.
The bass solo is great too
Excellent battery interepretacion teacher Mitch Mitchell, like Jimi Hendrix, never go out of era and will always be present in time, as the great masters of classical music !!!
3 amazing musicians in a band that’s all you need
Noel is holding it down!
He was amazing. All 3 now gone, of course. Such a sad loss.
u sure bout that. that they re all gone.
You've just crushed my soul, man.
;( why do I miss them, I was never alive when they were alive. Besides Mitch, I was a few months old when he died.
@@Max-dr6rzI 'feel ya' man. It is sad when ppl. You like & love pass away.
Man… that was cool! Never seen it until today!!! Thanks!
Saw Jimi 4 times, but never saw Mitch do a solo. Bad ass. ❤❤
This is too fucking awesome. I'm going to explode.
Vidar Granit your comment represents me best
Drum solo is great but am i the only one who loved that bass solo by redding
You're not!
Sergeant Gaben I love all three musicians. This is awesome.
Kinda sad Noel was somewhat of the odd man out. He was pretty much a reluctant Bass Player, He was actually a guitarist but The JHE didn't need a extra guitarist since they already had 3 James Marshall Hendrix...
it was amazing that Noel learned the bass i believe in weeks or 2 months , at least a very short time, he was actually a lead guitarist but jimi liked his hair, jimi was into nice hair his hair style was copied to bob dylan's as jimi quoted on his hair too, yes he loved nice long hair, and they got jimi's hair style down packed by the english hair stylish i believe it was in england that helped him with his look,,
i think Mitch had him down as a bass owner rather than a bass player, must have been in the falling out days
Truly one of the greatest under rated drummers of modern area
Who says he's under-rated? Mitch Mitchell is widely recognised as one of the best rock drummers of all time, certainly my favourite :))x
Mitch Mitchell Was The GOAT OF THE 60s. Yes he was EXPERIENCED!!!
Fantastic music jewel to find and share...
I love this entire performance. I listened to it as my music to fall asleep every night for almost a year. The beginning of the show, they were off but they got it together. I guess they had a couple weeks off prior to this show.
Mitch wails!!!!!!
Magical! Almost 50 years have passed, and so far nothing has surpassed that mixture of quality and feeling!
Absolutely terrific solo love Mitchell always have always will! An impeccable touch!
I love ALL these men. They were all incredible artists and as a band they were a cat 10 hurricane
next level "feel" and "soul". What a jam.
Next evening in Copenhagen. I was there!
Explosive and Fearless Drumming by Mitch Perfect Match for Hendrix Thanks for posting
One of the most unsung drummers ever, never gets the plaudits he deserves, his drumming all throughout the Experiences work was nothing short of brilliance, RIP to the JHE three ❤
Incredible drummer Mitch, Jimi was very lucky to find him….
Both of them found each other.
Destiny.
really such an underrated drummer due to the fact he was behind HENDRIX,but really the only drummer that could be behind HENDRIX!
Buddy Miles.
I like the double bass - generates phenomenal power.
5:15 is the best part
I could listen to this Jam all-day
The magic of a jam band🎸💥🍻
From what I remember hearing, Jimmy Hendrix was either having a bad day or audio mixing issues and was giving up and Mitch Mitchell got him back into the groove by continuing to play until everybody fell back in line.
Awesome. Nothing like it ever.
I've never understood the importance of drum solos but I will say this about Mitch...the SOUND of his drums were amazing, especially on "Foxy Lady."
That's the importance of drum solos, their sound!
I guess we could say Jimmy was Mitch's guitar player and Noel was Mitch's bass player.
So so good, what a trio they were. I still find it hard to go past Mitch’s performance on fire, it is so frigging fierce and I can just picture the kit on fire once it was done. Thanks for sharing this!!
@Ben Miz I like your reference to "a trio" - each a master of their individual craft but the combination produced a synergy that was the real triumph. IMHO we can argue back and forth whether Mitch Mitchell was the greatest drummer of all time vs Moon the Loon, Bozo Bonham, Ian Paice, Neil Peart, Ginger Baker, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Mike Shrieve, Dave Grohl, Bill Bruford, Carl Palmer, Carmine Appice, Jim Keltner, Danny Carey, etc, etc, etc but most would probably agree that each was the best FOR THE BAND they were in at the time. Imagine swapping out Mitch Mitchell for Keith Moon - i thing both The Band of Gypseys AND The Who would've been the poorer, despite each drummer being the virtuoso they most certainly were! Ditto for guitarists, vocalists, bass players, keyboard players, etc. Greetings a good wishes to all.
I like how Mitch himself said " Jimi always gave him free range to play his way on all the songs"...I like that.
Mitch is still my favorite..right man at the right time for Hendrix.
Mitch was an outstanding drummer seeing him live once was an experience never forgotten.
They never ever played better than this, luckily around the same time I first caught them live in Windsor Ricky Tick Club 😄👍
Mitch Mitchell was phenominal! Dig his solo on Catfish Blues
Truly one of the greatest drummers of my time. I wish I was even half as good 👍🏻🙏🙏
I love the way Mr. Mitchell can shift effortlessly from Trad Grip to matched and back again.
He died 10 years ago
I miss him like i miss jimi
Look at the spacing on that hi-hat. Very good drummer playing traditional styles.
Mitch was always well respected in Europe because he was very unique, at that time it was his Destiny to be infused with Jimi style and mastery. Drum magazine acknowledge that Classic drummers from across the pond were giving praises on Mitch's range and style.
a very very underrated drummer,he was great.I know as a drummer myself.
Its like Mitch & Jimmi had this symbiosis , they matched seamlessly .
James Berlo alien telepathy
I saw them once. December 1968 ,Chicago , USA. I don't recall the drum solo so this will do just fine. Single bass drum , one ride tom, double floor toms. THAT , I remember .
Didn't that Hendrix guy play guitar for him?
Not just a rock or jazz swing drummer but a drummer with a funky groove like Moon or Bonham
That's why they are among the best rock drummers ever, maybe even the best drummers ever.
OMG thank you for telling me about moon. Now go back and watch him in slo-mo. thanks again
He was very under rated . Wonderful drummer and had talent that cant be matched.
Noel man good stuff!
One of the best drummer ever
Respects Mitch. Shine on up above playing those fab Drums 😥🎵🎵🎵🎵🌟
Did anyone experience the possession that came over him!!! I mean wowwwww other worldly...and then put headphones on..close your eyes and take his ride. Bless them
It's all in and around the flower. True musicians. Real art.
That was FANTASTIC 😃👍👍
Noel could not take the biscuit as they say in the trade. Brilliant solo by Mitch!!! When Billy Cox played with these two guys it was a totally different band❤
Jimi Hendrix is great, but Mitch Mitchell was the foundation of this trio. No doubt!
Noel’s playing was perfect for the Experience
When you watch the whole band at speed.
Acid rock is so expressionist
It’s like having 3 Van Goughs out their at the same time all fitting together.
Imagine being the bass player with Jimi and Mitch going off thinking...OK WHAT AM I GONNA PLAY😀
It’s an absurd RHYTHMIC PUZZLE CRANKED UP TO VERY HIGH ALTITUDE.
Plus those guys had the coolest clothes EVER😃
Amazing Hendrix,amazing Mitchell...
Earth Soul Mitch Mitchell Blues Jazz RocknRoll...
Awesome footage. Feels there's a degree of influence on Mitch from Ginger Baker (Toad and all that) but can equally see a young John Bonham seeing something like this and sensing mileage in it!
Dude, Keith Moon , Bonzo, Mitch Mitchell and Ginger Baker had the same influences (and a equal amount of talent)
I see Max Roach & Elvin Jones, in his playing. Mitch was definitely inspired and influenced by the great Be Bop Jazz Drummers. Bonham, Moon, and Baker were also influenced by these two. Listen to that open bass drum, too! Great solo! I wish I could have seen Mitch live. I got to see Noel. I got to meet Noel, too. Great experience. No pun intended.
Chris Mawson right on!
Chris Mawson Yeah John bonham was playing drums before Mitch was playing with jimi
Chris Mawson Bonham was more...bombastic, but I just dug Mitch!
Circular drumming by Mitchell is a take-off on Elvin Jones.
Impressive. Tricky drum solo.
Che tempi arte musica e Amore.... sparito tutto 😭
I like em both Miles and Mitchell. Prime musicianship.
This is ALL GOOD, still the greatest guitarist of all time, would have loved to see him play, his death was such a tragic event that could have been prevented. Still gets me mad
Greatness!
Well... this must be the national anthem of angels! RIP all three!
Super soft playing rocknroll👍 pure skilllz
Mitch was 19 with no experience. Jimi baptized him and Noel. I hope to see something as beautiful.
Mitch was one of the greats. Lord, he tuned low, which I copied as a baby drummer. It's a shame he seems to only be remembered by drummers. One of those he inspired was Stewart Copeland, himself one of the all-time great innovators on the drums.
Some of the best musicians ever a driving force.
"A .. Whole.. Nother.. Level.. "
-Keegan Michael Keys
Mitch was one of the greatest drummers of all time
Amazing....
Mitch was the "Man" with Jimi! His style of play on drums meshed perfectly with Hendrix and his musical creativity!
Very cool how Jimi and Noel blended back into Voodoo Child at the end or created an end to Mitch’s solo.
I wonder what happened to Mitch after Jimmy died. I can't find much on him in the 70 and 80s. I do have his excellent book.
BEAUTIFUL 💜💋💟
Masters.
Praise the whole Jimi Hendrix Experience ❤🎸
love it!!
Listening to Hendrix makes you feel than sin really exists ...
Incredible!!!!! ❤️ 🥁
Mitchell is one of the most underrated drummers ever.
That he played with Lennon in Dirty Mac says it all
Dirty Mac ! Love it
mitch mitchell is a beast and jimi, im illegally downloading this before it gets deleted
Someone in another comments section called Mitch's style 'Rotary Style' drumming. So true.
He solos with “jazz phrasing” ..... the really loose, sometimes very light touch, sets him apart.
He received tuition from Jim Marshall (of Marshall amps fame), who was originally a working jazzer. Additionally, one of Mitch's great drumming heroes was a British jazz drummer of the time by the name of Ronnie Stephenson. Stephenson really was something quite special.
MAGNIFICO