

Jimi Plays Monterey
Jimi Hendrix's debut American set at 1967's Monterey Pop Festival is generally considered one of the most radical and legendary live shows ever. Virtually unknown to American audiences at the time, even though he was already an established entity in the UK, Hendrix and his two-piece Experience explode on stage, ripping through blues classics "Rock Me Baby" and Howlin' Wolf's "Killing Floor," interpreting and electrifying Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone," debuting songs from his yet-to-be-released first album and closing with the now historic sacrificing/burning of his guitar during an unhinged version of "Wild Thing" that even its writer Chip Taylor would never have imagined. Hendrix uses feedback and distortion to enhance the songs in whisper-to-scream intensity, blazing territory that had not been previously explored with as much soul-frazzled power.
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- Language
- English
- concert film
- monterey pop festival
- woman director
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical (limited)NRNew York City, New York12 Jul 1989
United KingdomGB
- TheatricalU16 Oct 1987
CanadaCA
- PremiereToronto International Film Festival7 Sept 1986
DenmarkDK
- Theatrical16 Oct 1987
FinlandFI
- Theatrical23 Oct 1987
Frequently asked questions
- When was Jimi Plays Monterey released?
- Jimi Plays Monterey was released on 16 October 1987.
- Where can I watch Jimi Plays Monterey online?
- Jimi Plays Monterey is available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Jimi Plays Monterey?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Jimi Plays Monterey is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Jimi Plays Monterey?
- Jimi Plays Monterey holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 30 votes.
- Who directed Jimi Plays Monterey?
- Jimi Plays Monterey (1987) was directed by Chris Hegedus.
- How long is Jimi Plays Monterey?
- Jimi Plays Monterey runs for 50m.











