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When Jimi Hendrix did a concert at the Monterey pop festival in California in 1967, most visitors were not prepared for what was to come. His nickname ‘the wild man of rock’ had not yet become fully adopted. Between that memorable performance and his early death in 1970 he grew into the legend, that since then is known as one of the greatest guitar players of all times. The film contains footage, never shown before, of the events preceding the show at the Monterey pop festival, and follows the still young Hendrix during his stay in England, where he is putting together a band. Pennebaker also laid his hands on some old tapes from Hendrix‘ estate. The guitarist plays some of his most successful songs and a few covers, including his now world-famous version of ‘Wild thing’ and his version of Dylan‘s ‘Like a rolling stone’. (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam)
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Jimi Hendrix
USA
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Psych-Out (1968)
Noel Redding
UK
Mick Jagger
UK
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Brian Jones
UK
Janis Joplin
USA
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John Lennon
UK
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Forrest Gump (1994) - a.f.
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Paul McCartney
UK
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A Hard Day's Night (1964)
Yellow Submarine (1968)
George Harrison
UK
Best movies:
Life of Brian (1979)
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) (TV movie)
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
Ringo Starr
UK
Best movies:
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
Yellow Submarine (1968)
Pop Gear (1965)