maxmadmax 8 #1 December 13, 2008 In 1961, Jimmy left home to enlist in the United States Army and in November 1962 earned the right to wear the "Screaming Eagles" patch for the paratroop division. While stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Jimmy formed The King Casuals with bassist Billy Cox. After being discharged due to an injury he received during a parachute jump, Jimmy began working as a session guitarist under the name Jimmy James. By the end of 1965, Jimmy had played with several marquee acts, including Ike and Tina Turner, Sam Cooke, the Isley Brothers, and Little Richard. Jimmy parted ways with Little Richard to form his own band Don't go away mad....just go away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #2 December 13, 2008 Isn't that cool? I had heard he saw some uncles with the "Screaming Eagle" patch and wanted to do that himself. I also heard it was hearing Bob Dylan's singing voice that convince him he could do his own vocals.Out of all the sixties musicians, Jimi was my fav. I so wish he was around today, still making amazing music. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,069 #3 December 13, 2008 http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001342/bioNobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxmadmax 8 #4 January 3, 2009 Jimmy plays on..... Don't go away mad....just go away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eJAKAL 0 #5 January 9, 2009 He wasn't discharged due to an injury. He just didn't fit in. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_hendrix#In_the_Army JAKAL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quadrevium 0 #6 January 28, 2009 QuoteHe wasn't discharged due to an injury. He just didn't fit in. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_hendrix#In_the_Army JAKAL Thats a good read... I really didn't know that.-Eddie B (feel free to message) www.facebook.com/eddie.d.bryant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
