Starting At Zero: His Own Story
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Overview
It didn’t take long after Jimi Hendrix’s death for the artist to become a myth of music. He has been surrounded by a shroud of intrigue since he first came into the public eye, and the mystery has only grown with time. Much has been written and said about him by experts and fans and critics, some of it true and some of it not; Starting at Zero will set the record straight. This is Hendrix in his own words.
The lyricism and rhythm of Jimi Hendrix’s writing will be of no surprise to his fans. Hendrix wrote prolifically throughout his life and he left behind a trove of scribbled-on hotel stationary, napkins and cigarette cartons. Starting at Zero weaves the scraps and bits together fluidly with interviews and lyrics revealing for the first time a continuous narrative of the artist’s life, from birth through to the final four years of his life. The result is a beautifully poetic, charming and passionate memoir as smooth and memorable as Hendrix’s finest songs.
The pieces of Starting at Zero came together in large part because of the inspiration of Alan Douglas. Douglas first met Jimi Hendrix backstage at Woodstock, and soon after became Hendrix’s producer and close friend. In creating the book he joined forces with Peter Neal, who edited Hendrix’s writing with the reverence and light touch it deserved.
Jimi Hendrix in his own words. An intimate, posthumous memoir from one of the great gods of rock and roll
A unique record of a legend: An intimate, humanising posthumous memoir of Hendrix, composed of his own words, conscientiously collected and edited by two people who knew him well. First selling to a German publisher for a significant 6-figure deal, it has now sold in over a dozen foreign markets
Great spokespeople: Alan Douglas (Hendrix’s long-time producer) and Peter Neal (director of Hendrix doc Experience) will both be available for media interviews
Film: Alan Douglas is producing a film about Hendrix, finished in rough cut. We will be able to use footage from the film. The film will not have theatrical release, but will tour to music venues, where we can sell books
For fans of Chronicles by Bob Dylan and Just Kids by Patti Smith
- Title: Starting At Zero: His Own Story
- Author: Jimi Hendrix
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 256
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781408842164, 9781408842157, 1408842157, 1408842165
- Resource ID: LLS:9781408842164
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T11:47:18Z
Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970) was one of the most important musicians of the 20th century.
Alan Douglas is a record producer who produced many of Hendrix's posthumous releases. He was a friend and adviser to the musician during his lifetime.
Peter Neal is a documentary film director, whose credits include the 1968 Hendrix short documentary Experience.