Jimi Hendrix: His Life and Music at the Central Library  

Date:   Friday, September 19, 2008
Time:    6:30 pm – 7:30 pm PDT
Where:    Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle
Level/ Room:    Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium

Summary:   Jimi Hendrix biographer Steven Roby will give a free lecture on the famous Seattle Guitarist's life and music.

Full Description Starting with Hendrix's birth in 1942, Roby will trace the legend's life through rare photos, video, and audio. Patrons will learn about his R&B days with Little Richard, The Isely Brothers and Ike and Tina Turner, obscure recordings, a drug bust in 1969, and the final hours of his life. There will be a question and answer time after the lecture.

Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.

Contact Info    Central Library 206-386-4636

Hendrix In The Park -2009

Join me and 3,000 other Hendrix fans next June in San Francisco as we break the Guinness Book of World Records for the World's Largest Guitar Ensemble (Current record is 2,052). We'll all play "Purple Haze" and celebrate the anniversary of Hendrix's free concert in Golden Gate Park. If you'd like to sign up, join the mailing list: email me - lostarchives @yahoo.com. Stay tuned!

Site Map

bio

- Who is Steve Roby?
- Author Biography
- Black Gold reviews
- Media Experience
- Public Speaking & DVD Interviews
- Concert Promoter/Organizer
- Writing & Publishing
- More info on the bio page


black gold
the lost archives of jimi hendrix

- Order a signed copy of "Black Gold" or call (800) 999-7909
- News and Updates to Black Gold: The Lost Archives of Jimi Hendrix
- Read reviews
- Read the blog about "Black Gold" and Steve Roby
- Read the Rolling Stone interview with Steve Roby
- Publisher's page on "Black Gold"
- More Black Gold reviews
- More info on the Black Gold page

2008 Events
Paul Green's School of Rock - April 13
Interview with Joel Selvin on KSAN - June 1
Hendrix Lecture at Seattle Public Library - September 19

See photos of past Steve Roby events of the Gallery page



contact steve roby




email:lostarchives@yahoo.com
Join Steve's mailing list for upcoming Hendrix events.
Steve offers lectures & workshops on Jimi Hendrix throughout North America.



images
- The Jimi Hendrix 65th Birthday Bash
- Steve's School of Rock visit - 2007
- Steve's Jimi Plays Berkeley comic strip
- Jimi Hendrix Workshops
- Jimi Jam '07
- The Jimi Hendrix Electric Guitar Festival - Seattle, 1995
- Jimi Hendrix class guest speaker photos
- See more images on the Gallery and Events pages



podcasts
- KFOG-FM 1991
- KDBK-FM 1992
- KPFA-FM 1992
- KPFA-FM 2007
- Straight Ahead interview with Melody Jones
- Straight Ahead interview with Jeff Day
- Visit the Podcasts page for more audio

press kit
- Marin Independent Journal "Biographer's college course" article
- Rolling Stone "Family Feud" article
- Rolling Stone "Jimi's Mystery Tapes" article
- Forbes.com 'Scuze Me, While I Sue This Guy article
- KFOG Radio November 07 Interview - part one   part two
- KFRC Radio Ben Fong-Torres interviews Steve Roby
- Book Passage Author Event
- Visit the Press page for more info
                
straight ahead: the international jimi hendrix fanzine
- The Straight Ahead Years: 1989-1996
- Are You Experienced LTD.
- The Jimi Hendrix Electric Guitar Festival - Seattle, 1995
- Experience Hendrix: 1996-1997
- Visit the Straight Ahead page for more info





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