The PBS American Masters series presents My Train A Comin’, a documentary about the life of Jimi Hendrix, who died at the age of 27. The documentary features previously unseen concert footage and home movies. For example, the movie includes recently discovered footage of Hendrix at the 1968 Miami Pop Festival. My Train A Comin‘ also contains interviews with people ranging from Paul McCartney to Hendrix’s girlfriend Linda Keith. I am not sure how long the PBS video will be available online, but for now you may check it out below. [May 2014 Update: Unfortunately, the full PBS documentary is no longer available online, so below is the trailer.]
The American Masters website features a number of extras related to the documentary, such as outtakes and an interview with director Bob Smeaton.
What is your favorite part of My Train A Comin’? Leave your two cents in the comments.
(Some related Chimesfreedom posts.)
I first heard the name Linda Keith when I read the Keith Richards book. I am curious about women who somehow have the power to bed such awesome wonders. The other notable woman being Mountain Girl (Jerry Garcia and Ken Kesey). I can’t possibly be the only one. Maybe I should make a documentary about them. . .
Don’t forget Bianca Jagger, who has had a distinguished career as a human rights advocate.