Randy Hansen
Randy Hansen (born December 8, 1954 in Seattle , Washington ) is an American musician . The guitarist is known for his interpretations of Jimi Hendrix 's music.
Career
In the early 1980s, Hansen played with the original musicians of the Jimi Hendrix Experience (until the deaths of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell ) and with Buddy Miles , the drummer of Hendrix's band of Gypsys, who died in 2008 .
His line-up - when he appears in Europe - consists of UFO Walter (formerly Horst Stachelhaus at times ) on bass and Manni von Bohr on drums. The line-up may differ for performances in the USA.
Hansen has a lot of fans especially in Germany and Europe. His shows in clubs and at festivals are regularly sold out. Hansen has a strong stage presence. He includes the audience in his show, for example by playing the guitar - like Jimi Hendrix - with his teeth and behind his back.
Film music
The director Francis Ford Coppola used some sounds and riffs from Hansen as the soundtrack for the war epic Apocalypse Now .
Publications
The following works by Randy Hansen are available on CD:
- Alter Ego - 1983
- Tribute To Jimi Hendrix (Classics live) - 1992, Ananaz Records
- Tower Of Love - 2000
- Old Dogs New Tricks - 2000, Green Tree (Megaphon Music)
- Hendrix By Hansen - 2000, Green Tree (Megaphon Music)
- Good intentions - 2004, Point music
- Live in Europe - 2008
Hansen released an audio cassette on Capitol Records under the title Randy Hansen , which is only available as a UK import, as well as several DVDs under the title Randy Hansen Band . Hansen is also featured on the soundtrack of the film Apocalypse Now .
Web links
- Works by and about Randy Hansen in the catalog of the German National Library
- Web presence
- Fansite (German)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hansen, Randy |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 8, 1954 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Seattle , Washington |