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in the South; his artistic development while in Greenwich Village; his "prodigious mastery of the studio"; and the contradiction that he found commercial success as a black musician popular with white audiences. The review also suggested that the section covering Hendrix's arrival and popularity in
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Cross describes Hendrix's childhood in poverty and deprivation in Seattle, as well as when he was first drawn to music. He provides details about Hendrix's exploitation of women, and his discharge from the military after lying about his sexuality. He includes passages of letters Jimi wrote to his
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was far more critical, concluding that "Hendrix's story is finally lost in a purple haze". The review pointed out that the book failed to thoroughly examine Hendrix's life in the mid-1960s, including his apprenticeship on the
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was "the definitive take on Hendrix", "tackling Hendrix with authority and objectivity to spin a tale that's as compelling as it is illuminating".
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is composed of many interviews that Cross conducted. More than half of the people interviewed had never spoken about Jimi since his death.
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2005 biography of the influential rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jimi Hendrix
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Historic Performances Recorded at the Monterey International Pop Festival
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This article is about the book by Charles R. Cross. For the song, see
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Released on the eve of the 35th anniversary of Hendrix's death,
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Songs for Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts
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First Rays of the New Rising Sun

Charles R. Cross
Biography
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Heavier Than Heaven
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