This is a unique telling of the story of Jimi Hendrix - unique because every word in the book is spoken by someone who was there as the story was unfolding. It is a complete chronicle of Hendrix's life; as near as possible to a day-by-day log of every significant event from his birth right through to his tragic early death. As well as library research, interviews were specially conducted for the book and they give candid insights into his music and sex and drug encounters. The quotes have been edited to ensure that the story runs smoothly in chronological order, bringing vividly to life the chaos, excitement and unpredictability of Hendrix's career.