Ratt drummer issues statement regarding death of Jimi Hendrix Experience drummer

RATT drummer, Bobby Blotzer, has released the following statement regarding the passing of Mitch Mitchell, drummer for the JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE:

"I just found out about this.... so sad. Mitch Mitchell, drummer of JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE was one of my earliest influences and role models. He was the reason I wanted to play drums. He always remained a hero and an icon. Nobody played like Mitch. He was a true pioneer. Before anyone else had even thought of 'fusion,' Mitch was playing ripping jazz shit all over the Hendrix stuff. The first album is off the hook that way. And then on 'Electric Ladyland', he smoothed everything out, less intense and manic, very fluid. I still get chills hearing it. The 'Cry Of Love' record really is a great piece of work by Mitch as well. I still use a particular fill that he wrote on the song 'Freedom' till this day in the RATT show, and everytime I do it, I think of Mitch. Thanks, Mitch! Your unparalleled legacy remains."

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Tags:  JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE, Ratt, Mitch Mitchell, Bobby Blotzer, death

jason    November 13, 2008