Mitch Mitchell
Born	July 9, 1947 Ealing, Middlesex, England
Genre(s)	Rock Psychedelic Rock Hard Rock
Affiliation(s)	The Jimi Hendrix Experience Gypsy Sun and Rainbows Gypsy Sun Experience The Dirty Mac
Years active	1966-Present

John "Mitch" Mitchell (born 9 July 1947 in Ealing, Middlesex) is an English drummer, most famous for his involvement with The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Mitch Mitchell is a drummer who played for Jimi Hendrix Mitch Mitchell is a guitarist who played in Guided by Voices. ... Image File history File links Mitchmitchell. ... July 9 is the 190th day of the year (191st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 175 days remaining. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England_(bordered). ... Ealing is a town in the London Borough of Ealing. ... Middlesex is one of the 39 historic counties of England and the second smallest (after Rutland). ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Rock and roll. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Jimi Hendrix Experience was a highly influential, though short-lived, English/American rock band famous for the guitar work of Jimi Hendrix on songs such as Purple Haze, Foxy Lady, Fire, Hey Joe, Voodoo Child (Slight Return), All Along the Watchtower and Spanish Castle Magic. Although Hendrix was the... Gypsy Sun and Rainbows was a band formed by Jimi Hendrix after the break-up of The Jimi Hendrix Experience in June 1969. ... The Gypsy Sun Experience. ... The Dirty Mac was the name of a British supergroup which consisted of John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Mitch Mitchell that John put together for The Rolling Stones ill-fated TV special entitled The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus. ... See also: 1965 in music, other events of 1966, 1967 in music, 1960s in music and the list of years in music Hot 100 No. ... The present is the time that is perceived directly, not as a recollection or a speculation. ... July 9 is the 190th day of the year (191st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 175 days remaining. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... Ealing is a town in the London Borough of Ealing. ... Middlesex is one of the 39 historic counties of England and the second smallest (after Rutland). ... The Jimi Hendrix Experience was a highly influential, though short-lived, English/American rock band famous for the guitar work of Jimi Hendrix on songs such as Purple Haze, Foxy Lady, Fire, Hey Joe, Voodoo Child (Slight Return), All Along the Watchtower and Spanish Castle Magic. Although Hendrix was the...

Mitchell was one of the most influential drummers of the late 1960s and early 1970s. In the few years before joining The Experience he was known locally as an outstanding session drummer and had hosted a children's program on TV. Pre-Experience bands included The Riot Squad and Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames. The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... Template:A year The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... Georgie Fame is a British R&B singer whose real name is Clive Powell. ...

Mitchell is noted for his work with The Jimi Hendrix Experience, and legendary work on such songs as Manic Depression, Voodoo Child (Slight Return), Fire and Third Stone from the Sun. Mitchell came from a jazz background and like many of his drummer contemporaries was strongly influenced by the work of Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones, and Art Blakey. He brought this dynamic, flowing style to the group, and was given the freedom to perform interplay with Jimi Hendrix, while still maintaining a foundational rhythm. The Jimi Hendrix Experience was a highly influential, though short-lived, English/American rock band famous for the guitar work of Jimi Hendrix on songs such as Purple Haze, Foxy Lady, Fire, Hey Joe, Voodoo Child (Slight Return), All Along the Watchtower and Spanish Castle Magic. Although Hendrix was the... Manic Depression is a song written and recorded by Jimi Hendrix and released in 1967 on the Are You Experienced? album. ... Voodoo Child (Slight Return) is the last track on the third and final album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electric Ladyland. ... Jazz is a style of music which originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States at around the start of the 20th century. ... Elvin Jones Elvin Ray Jones (September 9, 1927 – May 18, 2004) was a jazz drummer. ... Joseph Rudolph (Philly Joe) Jones (July 15, 1923 – August 30, 1985) was an American jazz drummer. ... Arthur (Art) Blakey (October 11, 1919–October 16, 1990), also known as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina, was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ...

Mitchell pioneered a style of drumming, which would later become known as fusion. This is a "lead" style of playing distinguished by virtuoso interplay with lead instruments such as guitar or keyboards, and the melding of jazz and rock drumming styles. In late 1966, this expressive and flamboyant style of playing was unusual in rock and roll. Historically drums were relegated to the background, keeping rhythm along with the electric bass. Along with Hendrix's revolutionary guitar work and songwriting, Mitchell's playing helped redefine rock music. Bitches Brew (1970) by Miles Davis is considered the most influential early fusion album. ... Jazz is a style of music which originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States at around the start of the 20th century. ... Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ...

Mitchell was Hendrix's most important musical collaborator, playing in Hendrix's Experience trio from October 1966 to mid-1969, his Woodstock band in August 1969, and also his "Cry of Love" band in 1970. Hendrix would often record tracks in the studio with only Mitchell, and in concert the two fed off of each other to exciting effect. Woodstock may refer to: Woodstock Music and Art Festival, a 1969 U.S. rock festival which inspired a 1970 Warner Bros. ...

Mitchell played in the band The Dirty Mac which was assembled for The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus in 1968. The band contained John Lennon as "Winston Leg-Thigh" as vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Eric Clapton as guitarist, Keith Richards as bassist, and Mitch Mitchell as drummer. They recorded a rendition of the song Yer Blues, as well as a jam called Whole Lotta Yoko. The Dirty Mac was the name of a British supergroup which consisted of John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Mitch Mitchell that John put together for The Rolling Stones ill-fated TV special entitled The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus. ... This article should belong in one or more categories. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday. ... John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980), (born John Winston Lennon, known as John Ono Lennon) was an iconic English 20th century rock and roll songwriter and singer, best known as the founding member of The Beatles. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Rhythm guitar is the role of the guitar in playing accompaniment in various musical styles. ... The famous Clapton is God graffiti Eric Patrick Clapton CBE (born 30 March 1945), nicknamed Slowhand, is a Grammy Award winning English guitarist, singer and composer, who is one of the most successful musicians of the 20th century,[1] garnering an unprecedented three inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall... A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. ... Keith Richards (a. ... A bassist is a musician who plays a double bass or electric bass (also referred to as bass guitar). ... A drummer in Action A drummer is a person who plays the drums, particularly the drum kit, marching percussion, or hand drums. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

After Hendrix's death, Mitchell (along with engineer Eddie Kramer) finished production work on multiple incomplete Hendrix recordings, resulting in posthumous releases such as "Cry of Love" and "Rainbow Bridge". In 1972, he teamed up with guitarists April Lawton and Mike Pinera (who would later go on to join Iron Butterfly) to form the quite innovative act Ramatam. They recorded one album and were Emerson, Lake & Palmer's opening act at a number of concerts. Interestingly, Mitchell had been offered the drum spot in ELP during 1970, but turned it down in favor of playing with Hendrix. Ramatam never achieved commercial success and Mitchell left the act prior to their second LP release. Mitchell also did some gigs with Terry Reid, Jack Bruce, and Jeff Beck (subbing for drummer Cozy Powell, then sick). Eddie Kramer is a legendary audio engineer and producer who has worked with KISS, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Peter Frampton, Joe Cocker, Mott the Hoople, Curtis Mayfield, Santana, et al. ... April Lawton was a guitarist, singer, and composer who rose to some prominence in the early to mid 1970s as a member of the band Ramatam, which also included former Iron Butterfly guitarist Mike Pinera and former Jimi Hendrix drummer Mitch Mitchell. ... Mike Pinera is an American guitar player who started professionally in the late 1960s with the group the Blues Image, which had a hit with their song Ride Captain Ride. After the breakup of the group he formed Ramatam and later joined Iron Butterfly. ... Iron butterfly is also a name for an options-trading strategy. ... Ramatams 1st Album Ramatams second album Tom Dowd produced 1972s self-titled debut from Ramatam, featuring co-author and guitar player of The Blues Image hit Ride Captain Ride Mike Pinera (later of Iron Butterfly) on guitar and vocals, Mitch Mitchell (late of The Jimi Hendrix Experience... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Terry Reid (born 13 November 1949, Huntingdon, England) is a rock singer and guitarist noted for his soulful voice in the same vein as contemporaries Paul Rodgers and Rod Stewart. ... John Symon Asher Jack Bruce (born May 14, 1943) is a Scottish musician; a multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer. ... Geoffrey Arnold (Jeff) Beck (born June 24, 1944 in Wallington, Greater London, England) is a guitarist and songwriter. ... Colin Flooks (December 29, 1947 - April 5, 1998), better known as Cozy Powell, was an English rock drummer. ...

According to Eddie Kramer's book Hendrix: Setting the Record Straight, both Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding were essentially exempt from significant long term earnings on recordings they produced with The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Michael Jeffries, Hendrix's manager, an innovator in getting Hendrix promoted and established, relegated both Mitchell and Redding as solely paid employees without an ownership share in future revenues. This limited their earnings at a very low rate and led to Mitchell and Redding being largely excluded from sharing in future revenues generated from their work with The Jimi Hendrix Experience. This arrangement pressured Mitchell in the mid 1970's to sell a prized Hendrix guitar. In addition, he sold his small legal claim to future Hendrix record sales for a sum reported to be in the range of $200,000.

For the rest of the 70s through to the 90s, Mitchell continued to perform and occasionally record although essentially doing so under the radar of most of his previous fans. He kept reasonably busy doing occasional session work (such as Junior Brown's "Long Walk Home" album) as well as participating in various Hendrix-related recordings, videos, and interviews. Junior Brown Junior Brown (born 1953) is an American country guitarist and singer from Kirksville, Indiana. ...

In 1999 Mitchell appeared on the late Bruce Cameron's album, "Midnight Daydream" that included other Hendrix alumni Billy Cox and Buddy Miles along with Jack Bruce, with whom Mitchell had worked after Hendrix's passing. Mitchell, seemingly in attempt to satisfy his most enthusiastic fans of his drum work with Hendrix, even played a series of live shows with the very accurate Hendrix emulator Randy Hansen. Most recently, he was part of the "Gypsy Sun Experience" band, along with former Hendrix bassist Billy Cox and guitarist Gary Serkin. He is now in semi-retirement and lives in Europe. Bruce Cameron (1955-1999) was a mysterious guitarist who managed to attract an illustrious cast of legendary rock n roll legends to record his 1999 debut and final album, Midnight Daydream. The unlikely cast of supporting great musicians for this seemingly lost album released on Brain Cell Records, North Carolina... Billy Cox is most known for being Jimi Hendrixs bassist. ... Buddy Miles is the stage name of musician (drummer and vocalist) George Miles, who was born September 5, 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska. ... John Symon Asher Jack Bruce (born May 14, 1943) is a Scottish musician; a multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer. ... Randy Hansen (born December 8th, 1954 in Seattle, Washington) is a U.S. guitarist, best known for his emulation of Jimi Hendrix. ... The Gypsy Sun Experience. ... Noel Redding was the better known of the 2 bassists that appeared alongside Jimi Hendrix during his brief recording career of 1967-1970 (due to the fact that he played on Hendrixs most acclaimed recordings), but Billy Cox had known and played alongside Hendrix longer. ... This article is very long. ...

Mitchell's equipment circa 1967:

Drums:

Premier 22" x14" Bass Drum, 2000 Metal Snare, 14" x 8" tom (nicknamed the "The Tuna Can" because of its shape), 14" x 14" Floor Tom, 16" x 16" Floor Tom Premier Percussion Limited is a Leicestershire-based manufacturer of drums and percussion instruments. ...

Cymbals:

Zildjian 14" Hi-hats, 16" Crash, 18" Crash Ride, 20" Riveted Ride The Zildjian logo as seen on the official website The Avedis Zildjian Company is the worlds largest manufacturer of cymbals. ...

External links

• Mitch Mitchell site
• Mitch Mitchell/John Mitchell at the Internet Movie Database
• Mitch Mitchell at Drummerworld