I was sad to hear of the passing of Mitch Mitchell last week. I always loved his busy, jazz influenced freestyle. Sometimes chaotic, sometimes precise, always rocking and somehow keeping up with, if not balancing the genius of Hendrix's guitar. Rest In Peace Mitch or if that's too dull for you jam with Jimi & Noel.
Terry Stewart, chief executive of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, said Mitchell transformed his instrument from a "strictly percussive element to a lead instrument."
"His interplay with Jimi Hendrix's guitar on songs like 'Fire' is truly amazing," Stewart said Wednesday. "Mitch Mitchell had a massive influence on rock 'n' roll drumming and took it to new heights."
- Scout (after a nod from Blue Cupboard)
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