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Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation Receives 4Culture Grant

The Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation has been awarded a $75,000 grant through 4Culture’s Cultural Facilities Program to be used for the ongoing construction work at Jimi Hendrix Park.

This highly competitive grant process saw two expert peer panels reviewing more than $15 million in funding requests from fellow non-profit organizations throughout King County.

Remembering D.A. Pennebaker

The Hendrix family companies, Experience Hendrix and Authentic Hendrix are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of D.A. Pennebaker, the creative and innovative documentary filmmaker who pioneered a new style of music film production. From his debut shortfilm DAYBREAK EXPRESS (1953), to the hit Bob Dylan film, DON’T LOOK BACK (1967) or to his introspective David Bowie film ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS (1973), his films were both critically acclaimed and universally celebrated by music fans.

Fly On, Sweet Tim “Awesome” Austin

The Experience Hendrix Tour family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of drummer, Tim “Awesome” Austin who was a member of Buddy Guy’s ‘The Damn Right Blues Band’ and a frequent participant in the Experience Hendrix Tour over many years.

Forever In Our Hearts: Gerry Stickells (1942-2019)

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our friend, legendary Tour and Production Manager, Gerry Stickells. Forever linked inseparably with The Jimi Hendrix Experience, bassist Noel Redding encouraged Gerry to look after the group’s transportation and equipment in November 1966 when the band made their first tour of Germany in support of their debut single, “Hey Joe.”