Met a little boy named Hendrix at storytime at the local bookstore the other week. Not really relevant to anything, just thought it was a cool name to give a kid.
No urn for Jimi. He’s buried up the street from me. He has a monument that’s remarkably phalic considering it’s topped with an archectural redition of a giant breast. Or maybe giant, concrete Platex Nurser was the look they were going for. Regardless, it will keep fans from trying to dig him up. Again.
I saw this when I was channel surfing. I thought it was a bad joke, like on MadTV or something.
Also watched Martian Child last night and for the life of me cannot understand your love of John Cusack. Sorry.
I’m pretty sure that picture is the mutant love child of Ella Fitzgerald and Little Richard. This movie’s existence is almost more tragic than the fact that Jimi died so young…
I saw this when I was surfing channels too. And I agree with Sarah, I thought it was a joke. I only watched a few minutes ’cause it was so bizarre. Now did you say that he became famous? I always knew him as “Buster”. “No clowns allowed” the sign read.
I have to admit, when i saw the Tv ad for this movie, I thought it was another Made-for-TV piece of shite, like that heinous Jackson 5 movie.
Alas! Poor Jimmy! Who knew such brilliance would be portrayed with such mediocrity?
Growing up it was a popular ritual to go to Jimmi Hendrix’s grave (in my town) and drink and dance, etc. etc. Tootsie Farklepants is correct.. no urn, and now the grave is party-proofed (cemetary workers are such party poopers). JH’s parents live about 5 blocks from mine. I wonder how they feel about this flick?
I honestly thought that was cross-eyed Anglo kung fu actor John Saxon in a fro and blackface. Oh but NO. It is Wood Harris (born Sherwin David Harris . . . gee, I guess Sherwin wasn’t quite sexy enough and I guess “Rod” and “Shaft” were already spoken for).
I thought it was that guy from “Miami Vice” — no, the other one — and I was going to tell you he’s not dead, but actually, I have no idea. Also, I don’t care.
DrZibbs says
February 23, 2008 at 11:55 amThat picture on the screen must be the part of the story when Hendrix does his famous yell to the audience, “Oh NO SHE DID-INT”
Rattling the Kettle says
February 23, 2008 at 12:29 pmMet a little boy named Hendrix at storytime at the local bookstore the other week. Not really relevant to anything, just thought it was a cool name to give a kid.
Tootsie Farklepants says
February 23, 2008 at 12:37 pmNoted.
Kristy says
February 23, 2008 at 12:40 pmNo urn for Jimi. He’s buried up the street from me. He has a monument that’s remarkably phalic considering it’s topped with an archectural redition of a giant breast. Or maybe giant, concrete Platex Nurser was the look they were going for. Regardless, it will keep fans from trying to dig him up. Again.
blackbird says
February 23, 2008 at 1:06 pmWe caught a bit of that last night.
It gave me a stomachache.
Ree says
February 23, 2008 at 1:13 pmBossy!?! Woody Harrelson is playing Hendrix? Aw, poor Jimi. There’s no way he can do you justice.
Oh wait, that said Wood Harris. never mind.
dara says
February 23, 2008 at 1:54 pmyeah, well any movie since “Dead Calm” with Billy Zane is a guaranteed stinker. And, that includes the “Titanic”
meh.
Sarah @ Ordinary Days says
February 23, 2008 at 3:00 pmI saw this when I was channel surfing. I thought it was a bad joke, like on MadTV or something.
Also watched Martian Child last night and for the life of me cannot understand your love of John Cusack. Sorry.
Momo Fali says
February 23, 2008 at 3:02 pmAnd, is this picture of the scene where Jimi visits the proctologist?
K says
February 23, 2008 at 3:18 pmNext, we’ll have George Clooney play Jerry Garcia.
ack.
The Domestic Goddess says
February 23, 2008 at 3:27 pmOh no. They didn’t. They did? Egads. Why oh why oh why do they do this? As if the Jackson’s one wasn’t bad enough.
stephanie says
February 23, 2008 at 4:55 pmI’m pretty sure that picture is the mutant love child of Ella Fitzgerald and Little Richard. This movie’s existence is almost more tragic than the fact that Jimi died so young…
Avitable says
February 23, 2008 at 5:13 pmJimi who? Is he the guy who makes the sausages?
Suzanne says
February 23, 2008 at 5:25 pmA spoiler?!? Dang, way to spoil it, Spoiler… now that I know he becomes famous, I guess I don’t have to watch this awesome looking movie.
I’m off to find another way to waste 2 hours of my life… incidentally, have you tried Peggle?
Surcie says
February 23, 2008 at 6:11 pmI’m guessing it’s not “Purple Rain.”
mimi says
February 23, 2008 at 6:52 pmOh dear.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
February 23, 2008 at 7:57 pmHey, Joe, Jimi clearly isn’t living his Best Made-for-TV Life.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
February 23, 2008 at 7:58 pmEither that or he just needs some Metamucil.
junebug says
February 23, 2008 at 8:11 pmI saw this when I was surfing channels too. And I agree with Sarah, I thought it was a joke. I only watched a few minutes ’cause it was so bizarre. Now did you say that he became famous? I always knew him as “Buster”. “No clowns allowed” the sign read.
we_be_toys says
February 23, 2008 at 8:20 pmI have to admit, when i saw the Tv ad for this movie, I thought it was another Made-for-TV piece of shite, like that heinous Jackson 5 movie.
Alas! Poor Jimmy! Who knew such brilliance would be portrayed with such mediocrity?
Renee in Seattle says
February 23, 2008 at 8:21 pmGrowing up it was a popular ritual to go to Jimmi Hendrix’s grave (in my town) and drink and dance, etc. etc. Tootsie Farklepants is correct.. no urn, and now the grave is party-proofed (cemetary workers are such party poopers). JH’s parents live about 5 blocks from mine. I wonder how they feel about this flick?
MamaMo says
February 23, 2008 at 9:08 pmI’m starting to get a little worried about how Bossy spends her TV time.
All Adither says
February 23, 2008 at 11:52 pmOh God. Is it a musical Rocky?
Get-Off says
February 24, 2008 at 8:08 amI honestly thought that was cross-eyed Anglo kung fu actor John Saxon in a fro and blackface. Oh but NO. It is Wood Harris (born Sherwin David Harris . . . gee, I guess Sherwin wasn’t quite sexy enough and I guess “Rod” and “Shaft” were already spoken for).
Dexter says
February 24, 2008 at 9:15 amI actually watched the entire movie. That’s 2 hours of my life I’ll never get back. Billy Zane cant act his way out of paper bag, he really blows
Raz says
February 24, 2008 at 10:53 amThis kind of film is going to seep into British culture, isn’t it? We don’t have many yet…
Clio Bluestocking says
February 24, 2008 at 11:10 amMay the ghost of Jimi Hendrix haunt them ’til their dying days. That ‘fro wig alone is worth an Exorcist-level possession.
dlyn says
February 24, 2008 at 1:21 pmThis made me laugh my butt off – one the worst movies ever.
MamaMo says
February 24, 2008 at 3:51 pmtoo bad it’s not a sci-fi flick – sounds like it would be a good candidate for Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Laurie says
February 25, 2008 at 12:09 amI thought it was that guy from “Miami Vice” — no, the other one — and I was going to tell you he’s not dead, but actually, I have no idea. Also, I don’t care.
sher says
February 29, 2008 at 11:33 amd00d–why did they make him look like little richard.