As far as the quality of the biographical facts is concerned, let's suffice to say that a more than fair amount of research has been done, but that the presentation of the material is pretty biased. Of course Hendrix was always a saintly and lovable guy. He never had a serious drugs problem and when he was busted for drugs possession he was obviously framed. What did him in finally were certainly not his drug habits but the Big Bad Suits of the record companies and his fiendish Agent, who conspired to impose an inhuman touring scheme on the poor artist, who finally died of sheer exhaustion (helped along maybe by a sleeping pill or two...). You get the picture...


Bill Sienkiewicz was worth five stars.   November 6, 2001
Christopher Wanko (Nutley, NJ USA)
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The material in it hardly makes this a historical work worthy of academic study. I read it and saw, in brilliant color, all the old rumors and anecdotes brought to life by Bill Sienkiewicz. Essentially, this is a nice introduction into Hendrix's career with some poetic license taken (liberally), and having those Sienkiewicz paintings really make me want to sit down and paint again...

Purists and historians will note some familiar pictures in the book; personally I found it fun to see Bill interpreting posters and covers and famous photos.