Mitch Mitchell Rest in Peace

The widely acclaimed drummer for the Jimi Hendrix Experience of the 1960's and last surviving member of the famous group, Mitch Mitchell passed away at 61 today.

The legendary Mitch Mitchell pioneered a style of drumming, which would later become known as fusion. This is a "lead" style of playing distinguished by interplay with lead instruments such as guitar or keyboards, and the melding of jazz and rock drumming styles.Alongside Hendrix's revolutionary guitar work and songwriting, Mitchell's playing helped redefine rock music drumming.

Mitch Mitchell playing style is like one big solo and sounds far more impressive when its not intended to be.

He does everything he needs within the songs.

Mitch Mitchell, the best, the intuitive,the creator of the fusion, the inovator and versatile drummer ever.


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