Mitch Mitchell dead at 61

[Bobtheicon]

PORTLAND, Ore. – Mitch Mitchell, drummer for the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience of the 1960s and the group's last surviving member, was found dead in his hotel room early Wednesday. He was 61.

Mitchell was a powerful force on "Are You Experienced?" the 1967 debut album of the Hendrix band. He had an explosive drumming style that can be heard in hard-charging songs such as "Fire" and "Manic Depression."

The Englishman had been drumming for the Experience Hendrix Tour, which performed Friday in Portland. It was the last stop on the West Coast part of the tour.

Hendrix died in 1970. Noel Redding, bass player for the trio, died in 2003.

An employee at Portland's Benson Hotel called police after discovering Mitchell's body.

Erin Patrick, a deputy medical examiner, said Mitchell apparently died of natural causes. An autopsy was planned.

[jrobie79]

the world just got less musically talented

[Gobbler's Knob]

Cool name too, sorry for your loss Bob.

[guzzi]

stickman...

[Lukester]

Originally Posted by Gobbler's Knob

Cool name too, sorry for your loss Bob.

That is quite funny but u should have kept it for a reserved poster--not saying any names.

[Morphius]

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