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Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin'

Hear My Train A Comin’ traces the legendary guitarist’s remarkable journey from his hardscrabble beginnings in Seattle, through his stint as a US Army paratrooper and as an unknown sideman to R&B stars until his discovery and ultimate international stardom. With previously unseen footage of the 1968 Miami Pop Festival, home movies, and interviews with those closest to Jimi Hendrix.

Preview of Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin’

2m 4s

Along with clips of Jimi Hendrix performing, this preview includes Hendrix's thoughts on his self-expression, and interviews with Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood and Linda Keith on Hendrix's mesmerizing showmanship on stage. Hear My Train A Comin’, the documentary unveiling previously unseen performance footage such as the 1968 Miami Pop Festival, premieres November 5, 2013. Directed by Bob Smeaton.

Previews + Extras

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    Jimi Hendrix - Preview

    S27 E5 - 30s

    Experience guitarist Hendrix’s life and music through never-before-seen performances and interviews.

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    Teaser for Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin’

    S27 E5 - 1m 15s

    Alongside Jimi Hendrix's sinuous moves while playing guitar, this preview includes Hendrix's thoughts on how he expresses himself, and interviews with Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood and Linda Keith on Hendrix's mesmerizing showmanship on stage. Hear My Train A Comin’, the documentary unveiling previously unseen performance footage such as the 1968 Miami Pop Festival, premieres November 5, 2013.

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