Burning Desire: The Jimi Hendrix Experience through the Lens of Ed Caraeff
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (603 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1851498346 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Caraeff had never seen Hendrix before, nor was he familiar with his music. In Burning Desire, Caraeff showcases more than 100 images,including rare shots and contract sheets, and discusses his experiences with this incredible musician.. A photo that defined Hendrix as an artist, appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine not once, but twice, and launched Caraeff's photographic career. From onstage to backstage, Jimi Hendrix was as electric in front of the camera as he was when he strummed his guitar. But Caraeff had his ever-present camera and as Hendrix lit his guitar, he snapped a photo. That picture - Hendrix burning his guitar at Monterey - has become one of the most iconic images of rock and roll. Timed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Monterey Pop Festival, Capturing Jimi reveals never-before published images from the magnificent, Hendrix-dedicated archive that Caraeff has compiled. Rare and unseen photos of Jimi Hendrix including 100 black-and-white and color images including the greatest rock-and-roll image of all time: Hendrix burning his guitar on-stage at the Monterey International Pop Music FestivalExclusive backstage shotsImmortalizes Hendrix's most iconic onstage performances, including Monterey, Whisky A-Go-Go and Newport where fans may have seen the best performance of their livesContains many reprint articles from 1960s music magazines, covering the rise of one of the greatest rockers the world has ever knownIn 1967, a 17-year-old aspiring p
A photographer, illustrator and graphic designer, he has directed art for, photographed, and designed hundreds of record album covers from 1967 to 1982 for numerous artists, including The Stooges, Elton John, Steely Dan, Carly Simon, Three Dog Night, Tom Waits and Dolly Parton. Ed Caraeff is a name recognized
(Square Mile Magazine)Save some film for his Jimi Hendrix cat. (The New York TimesLens Blog)It's a thrillingly intimate portrait of one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. And while there's plenty of onstage excitement, the off stage shots are particularly nice, showing a relaxed Hendrix casually shooting pool, or warming up backstage. (Time)As Hendrix's guitar went up in flames, 17-year-old Ed Caraeff, who was crouched on a chair at the front of the stage, snapped the shot that would later appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine not once, but twice. Hendrix was so impressed with the photos that he invited Caraeff to shoot his future gigs. (Goldmine Magazine) . “I had ne
Finally, proof it wasn't Janis at the jam! The book ends with some incredible on stage photos of Hendrix, Buddy Miles, Eric Burdon, and others at the Newport Pop Festival of 1969. I was there that sunny Sunday afternoon when Hendrix came back to the festival to atone for a dismal performance by the Experience Friday night, during which Hendrix continually berated the crowd. The jam session was undoubtedly the highlight of th. Amazing book. K. LeNoach Amazing bookinteresting photos and quoteswith an insiders story of life on the road with Jimi and other artists. I put this on my coffee table as not many people have seen these photos beforea great conversation piece.. Excellent publication. A wonderful photographic tribute to the great Excellent publication. A wonderful photographic tribute to the great man! If possible, more please.