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EXTRA JIMI’S

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My favorite Hendrix moment or song would have to be “Castles Made of Sand.” Jimi’s writing is remarkable, and I just love the way he bases this song with the chords he plays. I was fortunate enough to get to play this song in Austin at the Jimi Hendrix Experience 80th birthday show last year. It was a surreal moment for me. It is also one of his most difficult songs to play and sing at the same time, so

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