Song of the Day: Fire

There aren't many drummers in rock history that everyone can name. Not as many as their are lead singers and guitarists, anyway. They may rate a touch higher than bass players.

Mitch Mitchell was one that was known by name. He played for Jimi Hendrix during the brief, brilliant, legendary stretch at the end of the 60s. If you haven't gone through a period where you immerse yourself in Hendrix and listen obsessively to everything, you should. Hendrix himself was tremendous, but the entire band and the music they put out is well worth some time in your ears.

Why not now? Mitchell can't do it anymore. He just died.