Saturday, January 18, 2014

VIDEO: Jimi Hendrix classic featured in Winter Olympics commercial



The Jimi Hendrix classic “Purple Haze” is featured in a new Winter Olympics commercial for Citi Visa.

US Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong tunes into his music while he trains for the Olympics, including the legendary Hendrix track.

The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia run February 7 – 23.


See also:

Jimi Hendrix: London home to become museum
Jimi Hendrix exhibit opens Hard Rock Casino Vancouver
Jimi Hendrix clothing line launched by John Varvatos
Jimi Hendrix coming to Band Fuse: Rock Legends
Jimi Hendrix: 2014 Experience Hendrix tour announced
VIDEO: Jimi Hendrix – Hear My Train A Comin’ documentary preview
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland 45th anniversary featured on In The Studio
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin’ documentary due this fall
Jimi Hendrix: Purple Box set expanded for reissue
Jimi Hendrix: Live In Cologne 1969 coming to cd next month
Producer Eddie Kramer discusses Jimi Hendrix’s musical legacy
Janie Hendrix shares memories of Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix producer Eddie Kramer guests on Rockline
Jimi Hendrix scores highest-charting album in 44 years
Jimi Hendrix: Experience Hendrix All-Stars rock Tonight Show
Jimi Hendrix set for highest-charting album in 44 years
Jimi Hendrix featured on official Record Store Day poster
Jimi Hendrix’s favorite guitar auctioned in London
Jimi Hendrix: Live At Woodstock set for global theatrical release
VIDEO: Preview Gary Moore’s tribute to Jimi Hendrix
London exhibition to mark Jimi Hendrix’ 70th birthday
Gary Moore: Jimi Hendrix tribute package due this fall
VIDEO: Def Leppard guitarist covers Jimi Hendrix
VIDEO: Michael Winslow rocks Jimi Hendrix in Seattle
Jimi Hendrix named Greatest Guitarist by Rolling Stone
Jimi Hendrix, Beatles among greatest cover songs list
VIDEO: Experience Hendrix rocks Bob Dylan classic on Lopez Tonight
Jimi Hendrix: Experience Hendrix Spring tour announced
Whole lotta Jimi Hendrix on the way