Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child: The Stories Behind Every Song

by David Stubbs

Book Overview

In this new work, Jimi Hendrix's songs are examined in depth. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560255374
• ISBN13: 9781560255376
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.2"

Customer Reviews

Very Interesting, Plenty of Information, and a Good Read!

I am a huge fan of Jimi Hendrix. I listen to his music every day, and it never gets old. I've listened to all of the essential albums (and many more) but have never actually read any book on him and his music. I saw this book in the music part of the book store. I quickly looked through the pages, and was very intrigued, since I'd never heard where he got his inspiration from. And I must say this book will intrigue you as well. It really fills in the gaps on some of Jimi's songs, such as on Castles Made of Sand. I didn't know that the first verse was about Jimi's mom and dad fighting and eventually splitting up. Or the second verse was about his troubled brother Leon. And the third verse was about Jimi's mom dying. These interesting facts and more are in this book. If you own a lot of Jimi Hendrix CDs out there, and you're asking yourself: How did he do that? Where did he get that idea for a song? or Who is that song about? Then buy this book. It's a very informative and an interesting read.