mitch mitchell was a true inspiration for many generations of drummers. his technique, imagination and raw energy were second to none at a time when rock drumming was only begining to define itself. love and respect.

simso, london, uk

The Greatest of the Rock Era Drummers. He fused Rock with Blues, and Jazz. That's one of reasons for his Greatness. All of todays drummers need to listen to him. Now the entire group is gone, but never forgotten. The Experience will continue to inspire musicians forever.

Eric Williams, Torrance, CA, USA

For me, Mitchell sums up what the best in sixties drumming was about - jazz trained, which you could see and hear in his style, yet as funky as hell and he could rock. It was great to see the technique, fluidity and feel in his playing. Too much of today's drumming is leaden and dull in comnparison

Rob, Edinburgh , UK

I got to spend about 15 minutes with him last week at the hotel I work in Spokane, WA. He was a delightful person to be around. i went to his room to to assist him with his things for the show that night. He kept wanting to chat with me even though the driver called and was waiting in the lobby.

Mike Fields, Spokane Valley, US

Jim, my cousin, and I saw the show Thursday night in Seattle. We didn't know at the time, but it was our finall goodbye to a great musician and man. We loved Jimmy, the people who played with him and had a bond with all that were luckey enough to have seen The Experience. Rest in peace.

Rob Kinney, Seattle, USA

Rest in peace Mitch. No other drummer has done a better job of fusing jazz and rock together. Even after hearing the music for 20 years I'm still blown away by the hand speed, the explosiveness, unusual approaches and the uptempo playing. Mitch has influenced just about everyone on the instrument.

Ben Charnley, Melbourne, Australia

Absolutely no one had the explosive and unique drumming style of Mitch Mitchell. WIth all respect to Ginger Baker, Keith Moon, and Jon Bonham, .... Mitch was the world's greatest drummer without equal.

Charles Wilson, Woodbridge VA, USA

Peace out man

Phill, The Wirral, England

Mitch, I'll always remember the band's great shows in San Francisco. And playing Electric Ladyland for my friends on the day it was released at my birthday party in 1968, combined with a total eclipse of the moon and some potent koolaid, was a transcendent experience, best birthday ever. Thanks!

Steve Murray, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Rest in Peace, Mitch.
Thank you for all your wonderful artistic contributions. You will be missed! See you in the next world.

JJ, Fairfax, USA

Rock on Brother!!!!!!!!!!!!

JJS, ATL,

I would like to pay my respects to Mitch. He was a great drummer with a great style who commanded respect. I started drumming in the sixties and like Mitch I enjoy drumming immensly. We are the same age so it comes as a shock to hear of his untimely death. God bless you brother.

Paul Grogan, Redditch, England

Mitchell was one of the best drummers to ever play pop/rock, he kept up with Hendrix all the way. His style was similar to, but technically better than, Keith Moon. Listen to "Fire" or "Third Stone from the Sun". The J H Experience must be among the first major 60s bands with all members gone.

Paul, Aberdeen, Scotland

What a sad development. Can't believe all three are gone. Only 61 years old Great that he was still enjoying it and doing what he loved. Definitely unique and as important to the Experience sound as anything. RIP

Joe, Toronto, Canada

His complex yet beautiful drumming style on the album Axis Bold as Love has fascinated me since I was an early teenager.

What an inspirational trio, truly irreplaceable.

Thank you Mitch, Noel and Jimi.

Nick, Camden, UK

There'll be some reunion jam in Heaven tonight,, the greatest electric guitar player in history , past and future,, finally re-united with his cohorts ,, God bless them ,, and long live Rock and Roll !!

John, Dublin, Ireland

I think it's the jazz element of Mitch's drumming that really set the Experience apart from their contemporaries. Legendary drummer, in my opinion more varied and unique than Bonham.

Andrew Leadbetter, Warwick, UK

Sad, sure. But these guys are imortalised! Footprints in the sand indeed! Their music will never die. Everytime someone like this dies, CD sales go up and a whole load of new curious people get to hear the music. Rock on!

Lucas Tatek, Herts., uk

He was an amazing drummer with a unique sound.

Alastair Johnson, Alicante, Spain

god bless mitchell,hendrix and redding.x

kenny, blyth, northumberland