Mitch Mitchell dies at age 61

[neverletthem]

http://www.popeater.com/music/artic...ndrix-experience/246398?icid=aimDBDL1_link3-a

Mitch Mitchell, drummer for the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience of the 1960s and the group's last surviving member, was found dead in his hotel room early Wednesday. He was 61.

Mitchell was a powerful force on the Hendrix band's 1967 debut album "Are You Experienced?" as well as the trio's albums "Electric Ladyland" and "Axis: Bold As Love." He had an explosive drumming style that can be heard in hard-charging songs such as "Fire" and "Manic Depression."
The Englishman had been drumming for the Experience Hendrix Tour, which performed Friday in Portland. It was the last stop on the West Coast part of the tour.
Hendrix died in 1970. Bass player Noel Redding died in 2003.
An employee at Portland's Benson Hotel called police after discovering Mitchell's body.
Erin Patrick, a deputy medical examiner, said Mitchell apparently died of natural causes. An autopsy was planned.

Adios mate, the music will live on forever.

 

[Mr Unoriginal]

A shame for sure. His drumming was often the highlight of a Hendrix song for me.

 

[hankmecrankme]

Dude was an awesome drummer. If I had the Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock DVD, I'd watch it now. My friend has it, and it's a damn good show.

Also, he didn't try to infect 2 awesome albums with shit British pop like Noel Redding did.

 

[Liquid 2]

It'd suck to be the cleaner who found him.

 

[Squall835]

He was a great drummer, and he also happens to have one of best names ever. RIP sir.

 

[Xevious]

Terriffic drummer