John "Mitch" Mitchell (born 9 July, 1947 in Ealing, Middlesex) is an English drummer, most famous for his involvement with The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Mitchell was one of the most influential drummers of the late 1960s and early 1970s. In the few years before joining The Experience he was known locally as an outstanding session drummer and had hosted a children's program on TV. Wikipedia
A child actor, Mitch was largely self taught, though he received some lessons when he worked in Jim Marshall’s (the Amp man) music store. Mitch did some free lance work before settling in with Georgie Fame and the Blue Fames. One of the great UK jazz in www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Mitch_Mitchell.html
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