'I Don't Live Today' is a song, written and first performed by famed guitarist Jimi Hendrix. The original (mono only) version appeared on his debut album Are You Experienced, released throughout most of the world (except USA & Canada). Hendrix often announced to his audiences that the song was "about the American Indian." The strong nature of the lyrics ("Feel like I'm livin' at the bottom of a grave") suggest a struggle against oppression. The song received limited airplay in the USA during the late 1960s and 1970s. Jimi often turned… read more
'I Don't Live Today' is a song, written and first performed by famed guitarist Jimi Hendrix. The original (mono only) version appeared… read more
'I Don't Live Today' is a song, written and first performed by famed guitarist Jimi Hendrix. The original (mono only) version appeared on his debut album Are You Experienc… read more
The Jimi Hendrix Experience was a short-lived, yet highly influential rock band famous for the guitar work of Jimi Hendrix (1942– 1970) on songs such as Purple Haze, Foxy Lady, Hey Joe, Voodoo Child (Slight Return) and All Along the Watchtower. Rounding out the Experience were Noel Redding (1945–2003) and Mitch Mitchell (1947–2008) on bass and drums respectively. Hendrix arrived in England in October 1966, and auditions were launched to find him a backing band. Noel Redding was chosen for the bass spot. Even though he had never played bass before auditioning (he was a guitarist), He… read more