Video has surfaced of one-time Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan and Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready jamming on classic Hendrix tunes. The pair were performing as part of a tribute event to the legendary guitarist organized by Seattle's Experience Music Project that took place on November 17th. Along with drummer Barrett Martin and vocalist Brandi Carlisle, the pair ran through the Hendrix classics "Voodoo Chile" and "Machine Gun".
The concert was arranged to coincde with the "Hear My Train A Comin': Hendrix Hits" London exhibition that the EMP has recently launched, which features lyrics, personal instruments, original photographs, outrageous outfits, and rare concert footage, while inviting viewers to discover how Hendrix achieved prominence across the pond.
Also appearing at the concert were Jimi's bandmate and friend Billy Cox, as well as guitarists Ian Moore, Ernie Isley (Isley Brothers), Eric Gales (Lauryn Hill), Vernon Reid (Living Colour), Brandi Carlile, Audley Freed (Sheryl Crow), Jeff Fielder (Sera Cahoone, Mark Lanegan), Barrett Martin (Walking Papers, Screaming Trees, Mad Season), and drummer Mike Musburger (Fastbacks, Posies).
Yeah, but the guitar player just sounds amateur. I really like Duff, but these covers suck. The guitar isn't even close to the same league, the drums sound about as good as your average drum machine, and the singer is really out of her element. Hate to be an *******, but I bet the Ernie Isley part was infinitely better than this crap.
I really miss this style from McCready. I love Pearl Jam, I'm a fan of Dead head proportions, but man, Sometimes i wish They would just let loose and really rock out again like on Ten.
You kinda forget Mike McCready is, especially on the newer stuff like Backspacer (I like it it but it's not an "epic guitar god" album)- but you certainly get reminded when you see footage like this. Much like the 10 minute versions of Even Flow they often play live....and he can sing! Well, a little bit anyway...
I saw Mike and Duff playing with Walking Papers at Seattle's KISW Pain in the Grass 2012 (also Candlebox, Chevelle, Three Days Grace*, and the Offspring**)
I was front and center in my first mosh the whole time and I waved at Mike and he waved back while soloing.
At the end of the set, he gave two of his pedals to the crowd (not me...).
I missed what one of the pedals was, but the one of them was a Way Huge Aqua Puss.
It was a pretty damn-good day.
I saw tons of wonderful musicians!
Not my video, but I was literally right next to this person, whom I still do not know. Good spot!
