Mitch Mitchell

Born: 1947-07-09

Birthplace: Ealing, Middlesex, England

Biography

John Graham "Mitch" Mitchell (9 July 1946 – 12 November 2008) was an English drummer and child actor, best known for his work in the Jimi Hendrix Experience, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2009. In 2016, Mitchell was ranked number 8 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time".

Known For

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Monterey Pop
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
Heavenly Pursuits
Jimi Plays Monterey
Jimi Hendrix
Bottoms Up!
Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision
Jimi Hendrix: American Landing
Message to Love - The Isle of Wight Festival

Top Movie Credits

Monterey Pop Self - Performer, with Jimi Hendrix (uncredited)
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' Self - Musician / TJHE Member
Jimi Plays Monterey Self (archive footage)
Bottoms Up! Peregrine Wendover