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Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin'

The story of how a shy, former private in the 101st Airborne - Jimi Hendrix - became the greatest rock guitarist of all time, using never-before-seen performance footage.

In just four years, Jimi Hendrix revolutionised the music scene with his transcendent sound and explosive stage presence. A peacock, poet and perfectionist, he was a true original, who restlessly pushed his musical gifts to their extremes.

imagine... tells the story of how this shy, former private in the 101st Airborne became the greatest rock guitarist of all time, using never-before-seen performance footage, home movies and family letters.

With contributions from the Hendrix family, Sir Paul McCartney and former band mates Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, imagine... presents an in-depth look at Hendrix's life and career that was tragically cut short at just 27-years-old in 1970.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Mon 13 Oct 201400:05

Credits

RoleContributor
DirectorBob Smeaton
ProducerJanie Hendrix
ProducerJohn McDermott
Series EditorAlan Yentob

Broadcasts

  • Tue 29 Oct 201322:35
  • Tue 29 Oct 201323:05
  • Tue 31 Dec 201302:05
  • Fri 18 Apr 201421:00
  • Sat 19 Apr 201401:30
  • Mon 21 Apr 201401:15
  • Sat 12 Jul 201422:55
  • Fri 10 Oct 201421:00
  • Sat 11 Oct 201400:30
  • Mon 13 Oct 201400:05