Jimi Hendrix

From the Festival at Monterey 
Through Woodstock and his anthem play
His Experience and Band of Gypsys days
To his icon hit, Purple Haze 

We remember Jimi even today
His wah-wah pedal and feedback ways
It’s so sad that he ended his days
Far too young to hear the praise.




Entry in the Jimi Hendrix contest

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James Fraser

Date: 5/13/2010 12:16:00 PM

Hey Joe, superb poem in memory of a brilliant Rocker called Jimi Hendrix. Congratulations on your fourth place in Raul's contest >> James

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/13/2010 7:22:00 AM

Well done, Joe!! Far too young to hear the praise....so often that is a sad fact of many who were legends before their time. Great poem! ~ Love, Carrie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/13/2010 6:55:00 AM

Congrats Joe on another wonderful win in the Jimi contest with this great rhyme of his life and times ... enjoy this special victory moment my friend..luv.. Linda-Marie..

Raul Moreno

Date: 5/12/2010 9:28:00 PM

Joe, congratulations on your success in my Jimi Hendrix Contest...Raul

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 5/8/2010 6:56:00 PM

enjoyed, so sad for such a waste of talent!!

James Fraser

Date: 5/8/2010 4:26:00 AM

Hey Joe, wonderful dedication to a brilliant Rock Star. Good luck in the contest >> James

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/7/2010 8:19:00 AM

HI, Joe, your poem here is the closest to the way I probably would have written about jimi if I'd done this contest. I only know about him generally, so I can't feel very inspired. I think you did a terrific job summarizing his short prolific life. LUv, andrea ps Love the wah wah pedal line!

Date: 5/6/2010 11:40:00 AM

What an insightful poem. So much truth in the last line. Best wishes in the contest. Thank you for your kind comment. Karen

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/6/2010 7:44:00 AM

Great reflection on a music icon, Joe. Some of the folks here don't even remember Jimi. He lives in your words. Love, Carolyn

John Trusty

Date: 5/6/2010 6:35:00 AM

Joe, the first time I heard Jimi I didn't know what to think. That feeling lasted less than the time it took to hear the song to it's end. Your praise of him is well received. In fact, you'll have to "Excuze me while I kiss the sky!" Very good tribute here, good luck in the contest. JT

Francine Roberts

Date: 5/5/2010 9:06:00 PM

nice one , good luck in contest

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/5/2010 6:52:00 PM

Wish you all the best in the contest

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/5/2010 6:16:00 PM

Excellent.....you have said it so well, Joe....from his early days, to his early demise....so sad to know he was too young to hear the praise, ....yes had sad! ~ Carrie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/5/2010 4:21:00 PM

Wonderful Joe and good luck in the contest.. he was one of my favorite musicians back in the day and tragically died too soon... I know Raul will enjoy all the entries on this one... with luv from the "Sweetheart"