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EXPERIENCE Hendrix in London
Special Day Tour Celebrating Jimi’s Life and Times in London
On September 18th, 1970 the world greatest lead guitarist dies in a Notting Hill Gate, London, apartment aged just 27...
Today we explore Hendrix’s London. You’ll enjoy a magnificent day tracing Jimi’s London heritage in the company of an expert guide. Jimi lived in London for three years, stamping his personality on the city and leaving behind numerous sites with stories to tell. We commemorate the death of Jimi every year with a definitive tour of Hendrix’s London including an evening gig featuring top tribute band, ‘Are You Experienced’ at the famed Troubadour Club, a basement club Hendrix knew and which remains virtually unchanged since the day.
Our tour (you can take on either the Saturday or Sunday) visits a range of sites covering Jimi’s four-year history in London; from Zoot Money’s flat, his first port of call on landing in September 24th 1966 to the apartment where he died on September 18th 1970.
We include hotels and houses where Jimi lived, clubs where he played, recording studios he used, locations where lyrics where written, where he burned his first guitar, shop sites where he purchased his amazing clothes and personal instruments, and locations where album, PR and video shoots were taken.
During the day, you’ll learn all about Jimi’s times in London, the formation of the ‘Experience’, the politics, the drugs, the girlfriends, the music; and have it set in the context of the ‘swinging sixties’ of which he was so much apart. We make full use of our DVD and CD playing facilities to watch and listen to historic performances. And with an expert Hendrix guide to accompany you throughout, you can expect a memorable day of historical information and fun! Whether you’re a hard-core Hendrix fan, or want to learn more about his life and times, this is the tour.
‘I was on your 2010 40th Anniversary Commemoration weekend. It was simply fantastic. It was like being on the inside of a history DVD, and it brought the many Hendrix’s histories I’ve read to life. Thanks for a great weekend.’ Jon and Sue, UK
Prices: US$130 per adult + optional Troubodour gig, $50 USD per adult
Special Departures:
Departure times: 09.00 Return Time: approximately 18.00
Departure point: Original Tour Visitor Centre 17-19 Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London SW1Y 5BL (Nearest Tube: Charing Cross OR Piccadilly Circus)
Wanna Rock ON in the Capital? Combine this Jimi special tour with the regular rock London tours Summer of Love morning tour, the afternoon Classic Rock & Beatles tour or both for a Full Day ‘Monsters of Rock’ tour!
London is Calling You! Depending on your age, this is either a chance to wallow in glorious nostalgia, or grab an 'education' in Rock myths and history. Have those lyrics come alive and make the London connection. This fantastic day combines both our morning tour one and afternoon tour two. Not only a memorable day for the rock fan but for anybody who wants to see more of London than simply the main central tourist attractions. This tour gets you to places not normally seen by regular tourists and there’s lots of photograph! All our tours are accompanied by a knowledgeable driver/guide who knows the city’s history as well as the more specific rock history so you get two tours in one!
It’s only rock & roll but we like it!
These tours are operated by Access All Areas (GB)!
Identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting the UK’s rock heritage
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