American Masters

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin' - Director's Cut

Season 27 Episode 6 | 1hr 30m 23s

Hear My Train A Comin’, directed by Bob Smeaton, traces the legendary guitarist’s remarkable journey from his hardscrabble beginnings in Seattle, through his stint as a US Army paratrooper and as an unknown sideman until his discovery and international stardom. With previously unseen footage of the 1968 Miami Pop Festival, home movies, and interviews with those closest to Jimi Hendrix. 90 minutes

Aired: 11/04/13 | Expires: 09/30/17

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