To get a clearer picture of where jimi hendrix was at in his final years i interrupted his friend and engineer, the legendary eddie kramer, as he was hard at work. Crosstown traffic is good but imo hardly the best hendrix book. Kramer born 19 april 1942 is a south africanenglish recording producer and engineer. Eddie kramer knew jimi hendrix he produced many of his records. I reckon this is the only book about jimi worth reading, and tells it like it was, especially as it draws heavily on eddie kramers first hand knowledge. Authors john mcdermott and eddie kramer jimi s longtime. Eddie kramer books list of books by author eddie kramer. Eddie kramer on recording jimi hendrix bobby owsinskis. See all books authored by eddie kramer, including hendrix. Guitar legend jimi hendrix packed so much into so few years, leaping forward musically with each innovation. Ive read all of the jimi bios over the years and to me, this one is the best. Rock engineer eddie kramer who worked with the beatles, jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, the rolling stones and more will be the subject of a new. Setting the record straight by edward e kramer, john.
Eddie kramer was behind the glass as the sessions moved from london to new york. Eddie kramer recalls jimi hendrix electric ladyland sessions duration. Setting the record straight by john mcdermott, eddie kramer online at alibris. Classic hendrix now features a foreword by hendrixs legendary recording engineer, eddie kramer. The history here is the beatles, bad company, david bowie, eric clapton, the rolling stones, led zeppelin, jimi hendrix, kiss, woodstock. Sep 28, 2015 proud camden is thrilled to present jimi hendrix by eddie kramer, an unseen photographic portrait of the psychedelic rocker whose shredding of musical genres and pure technical mastery altered our musical vocabulary. Kramer was interviewed extensively in jimi hendrix. Engineer, producer, author and lecturer eddie kramer is a grammy award winner for his audio production of the jimi hendrix live album the band of gypsys and an emmy award recipient for best sound in the american masters documentary hear my train acomin. Acclaimed studio engineer eddie kramer will be the subject of a documentary movie titled from the other side of the glass, variety reported kramer, 77, is known for his lifelong connection to the music of jimi hendrix, having worked with the guitarist during his life and on posthumous archive releases. Mar 09, 2018 eddie kramer on capturing the electric magic of jimi hendrix. Eddie kramer talks about the potential sound of jimi. When led zeppelin recorded whole lotta love, the man behind the board was eddie kramer. The jimi hendrix experience the jimi hendrix experience. Setting the record straight by john mcdermott, eddie.
Feb 07, 2018 jimi hendrix s producerengineer eddie kramer gives a fascinating glimpse into the process behind readying a new set full of mostly unreleased gems. Jimi hendrix engineer eddie kramer is subject of new movie. Sep 18, 2014 jimi hendrix, the electric guitarist from some unnamed galaxy, had eddie kramer. Bass billy cox drums mitch mitchell engineer eddie kramer guitar, vocals jimi hendrix mixed by eddie kramer, jimi hendrix producer jimi hendrix 3. Jimi hendrixs producerengineer eddie kramer gives a fascinating glimpse into the process behind readying a new set full of mostly unreleased gems. Jimi hendrix by eddie kramer wall street international. His paternal grandmother, zenora nora rose moore, was african american and onequarter cherokee. Mar 27, 2018 go inside jimi hendrix s both sides of the sky with eddie kramer and janie hendrix this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Original photographs by eddie kramer of the legends of rock including jimi hendrix, the rolling stones, led zeppelin and many more. Kramer generally known as eddie kramer is one of the most respected. Jimi hendrix interview with eddie kramer about both sides of. Hendrix hired kramer to build his private studio, electric lady studios. Eddie kramer archives features a collection of music icons such as jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, the rolling stones, jimmy page, robert.
Proud camden is thrilled to present jimi hendrix by eddie kramer, an unseen photographic portrait of the psychedelic rocker whose shredding of musical genres and pure technical mastery altered our musical vocabulary. Sep 18, 2015 7 jimi hendrix by eddie kramer kramer was born in south africa in 1942, to an english mother, and relocated to london in the early 60s to pursue a career in music engineering. Dec 10, 2019 in 1969, jimi hendrix and his manager mike jeffrey hired engineer eddie kramer and architect and acoustician john storyk to build and design a state of the art studio in new york city. Authors john mcdermott and eddie kramer jimis longtime. Bass billy cox drums mitch mitchell engineer eddie kramer guitar, vocals jimi hendrix mixed by eddie kramer, jimi hendrix percussion juma sultan producer jimi hendrix 4. Eddie kramer completes posthumous jimi hendrix trilogy.
Hear my train a comin, a twohour american masters documentary which debuted. Harvey kubernik and eddie kramer interview about jimi hendrix. Electricladyland by the jimi hendrix experience, jimi. During that period the whole recording industry was a much better place in terms of the amount of freedom the bands were given in order for them to create their albums. By 1968, eddie kramer had already earned his stripes as an engineer. The complete studio recording sessions, 19631970 mcdermott, john, cox, billy, kramer, eddie on. A rare glimpse into the life and artistry of hendrix. Hendrix s paternal grandfather, bertran philander ross hendrix born 1866, was born out of an extramarital affair between a woman named fanny, and a grain merchant from urbana, ohio, or illinois, one of the wealthiest men in the area at that time.
Apr 07, 2020 rock engineer eddie kramer who worked with the beatles, jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, the rolling stones and more will be the subject of a new documentary, from the other side of the glass. Proffers meteor 17 will also publish a coffee table book featuring more than 300 of kramers photographs, featuring rock stars from john lennon. Jimi hendrix, led zeppelin engineer eddie kramer will be. He loved bob dylan and he used the book as a reference point, so thats what was inside that bag. Kramer born 19 april 1942 is a south africanenglish recording producer and. With his searing version of all along the watchtower, jimi hendrix set a standard for dylan covers that has rarely been equalled. Now, authors john mc dermott and eddie kramer jimi s long time producer set the record straight. Hendrix expert john mcdermott chronicles each of jimi s revolutionary recording sessions, enlisting the help of hendrix s friend and bandmate billy cox and sound engineer and photographer eddie kramer. On the 45th anniversary of jimi hendrixs death, renowned producer and engineer eddie kramer talks us through his. Eddie kramer, an engineer famous to rock fans for his work with jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, kiss and the beatles, will be the subject of a feature documentary, from the other side of. He has collaborated with several artists now in the rock and roll hall of fame, including the beatles, david bowie, eric clapton, jimi hendrix, the kinks, kiss, led zeppelin, the rolling stones, john mellencamp, and carlos santana. Now, authors john mcdermott and eddie kramer jimi s longtime producer set the record straight. Heres the first complete, definitive account of the career, music, and legacy of jimi hendrix, based entirely on firstperson recollections and new, exclusive interviews with musicians and key figures in the hendrix inner circle. Genesis publications classic hendrix limited edition book.
Eddie kramer, an engineer famous to rock fans for his work with jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, kiss and the beatles, will be the subject of a feature documentary, from the other side of the gla. For me, that honor goes to setting the record straight by john mcdermott and eddie kramer. September 1992 saw the publication of a book coauthored by kramer and john mcdermott. Since his death in 1970 at the age of twentyseven, jimi hendrix has been mythologised as a risktaker who lost it all and not the serious musician whose sole desire was to play and write great music. Setting the record straight with john mcdermott and filmed the bbc documentary the making of electric. Aug 04, 2017 eddie kramer recalls jimi hendrix electric ladyland sessions duration. Eddie kramer on band of gypsys at the fillmore east sep 21 get more exclusive behindthescenes insight on jimi hendrixs december 31, 1969 performance at the fillmore east, exclusively at classic rock magazine and teamrock. Setting the record straight new ed by mcdermott, john, kramer, eddie isbn. Jun 14, 2017 eddie kramer on recording jimi hendrix. Various sizes, framed and unframed, museum quality acid free paper. Hendrix biographer john mcdermott, working with hendrix s producer eddie kramer and bass player billy cox, recreates in extraordinary daybyday detail the. I had to shorten this transcription from 9,000 words to near 4,000 and couldnt include talk about the remix eddie did of gregs early work.
I was lucky enough to be able to spend some time with him a few yeas ago, and he gave me this great interview for the recording engineers handbook. Legendary producer and engineer eddie kramer engineered every jimi hendrix album from are you experienced to cry of love. Jimi hendrix, the electric guitarist from some unnamed galaxy, had eddie kramer. Simply put, the book is a mustread for any hendrix fan. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Eddie kramer, engineer for jimi hendrix, led zeppelin and. Sessions is the first book to take us inside the studio and reveal, album by album and track by track, how his songs were born and shaped into the classics they would become. Apr 07, 2020 eddie kramer, an engineer famous to rock fans for his work with jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, kiss and the beatles, will be the subject of a feature documentary, from the other side of the glass. This beautifully designed, illustrated volume also includes vivid new descriptions of every single live hendrix concert from 1963 to 1970.
Jimi s astonishing playing needed a worldclass engineer to help him cultivate his powers. Its got eddie kramer, one of hendrixs closest friends cowriting the book and he does not let you down. When jimi hendrix recorded purple haze, the man behind the board was eddie kramer. Lastly, electric ladyland deluxe edition includes a full color, 48page book containing jimis handwritten lyrics, poem and instructions to his record label, as well as never before published photos from the recording sessions that were shot by eddie kramer himself. Talk to me about the runup to this legendary hendrix. Mar 08, 2018 eddie kramer recalls jimi hendrix electric ladyland sessions duration. He also shared studios with led zeppelin, the beatles, the rolling stones, kiss and others.
World cafe the producer shares stories from the road and the studio plus new jimi hendrix recordings from the. By 1962, i had started in the business as a teaboy, he says, and by 67 i had worked my way up to olympic sound studios in barnes, which was where i met jimi. Hendrix expert john mcdermott chronicles each of jimis revolutionary recording sessions, enlisting the help of hendrixs friend and bandmate billy cox and sound engineer and photographer eddie kramer. Jimi hendrix ultimate hendrix book 2009 by john mcdermott. This beautifully designed, illustrated volume also includes vivid new.
Hendrixs paternal grandfather, bertran philander ross hendrix born 1866, was born out of an extramarital affair between a woman named fanny, and a grain merchant from urbana, ohio, or illinois, one of the wealthiest men in the area at that time. Honorable mention to their follow up book, sessions which is the jimi hendrix equivalent to mark lewisohns the beatles recording sessions. Dec 01, 2008 legendary producer and engineer eddie kramer engineered every jimi hendrix album from are you experienced to cry of love. Jimis astonishing playing needed a worldclass engineer to help him cultivate his powers. Reading the book, i found myself sucked into the making of the music and my appreciation of the music has grown as a result. Now, authors john mcdermott and eddie kramer jimis longtime producer set the record straight. Eddie kramer is best known for his timeless word as engineer and producer to such legendary artists as jimi hendrix, led zeppelin and the rolling stones. World cafe the producer shares stories from the road and the studio plus new jimi hendrix recordings from the posthumous album, both. Jimi hendrix rock guitarist who, in his short lifetime, brought a fire and emotion to rock music unseen before or. Eddie kramer on capturing the electric magic of jimi hendrix. Electric gypsy, 1983 combines jimis favored metaphorswater and sandand, given its experimentation, which is in a sense also taken down by the return of a. Maybe the act of helping jimi get the sounds he envisioned helped eddie to get into his head just a little bit. This candid collection marks the 45th anniversary of hendrixs tragic and untimely death, whilst paying tribute to his creative. Jimi hendrix interview with eddie kramer about both sides.
Setting the record straight by john mcdermott with eddie kramer warner books is an insiders view of jimi hendrix. Engineerproducer eddie kramer has a resume thats a mile long, but the credit that hes forever tied to is jimi hendrix. Honorable mention to their follow up book, sessions which is the jimi hendrix equivalent. Electric ladyland deluxe edition includes a full color, 48page book containing jimis handwritten lyrics, poem and instructions to his record label, as well as never before published photos from the recording sessions that were shot by eddie kramer himself. When youre ready to make some music history of your own, get eddie kramer behind the board. Go inside jimi hendrixs both sides of the sky with eddie kramer and janie hendrix this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. In recent years, kramer has received several more grammy awards including engineering a single entitled the game of love, with carlos santana and vocals by michelle branch, martin scorcese presents jimi hendrix the blues which eddie produced and engineered, jimi hendrix live at berkley, led zeppelin how the west was.