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Johnny Hendrix – son of Jimi – to perform in White Rock
Embracing his rock roots Alex Browne Arts Reporter
actually Johnny Allen Hendrix, but his father, Al, who was in the army, changed it to James Marshall Hendrix, because he thought he’d been named Johnny after one of Jimi’s mom’s boyfriends. He changed my dad’s name, but he didn’t go to city hall to do it. But whenever my grandfather wanted to talk to to him and make him listen, he’d say Johnny.” Andrade/Hendrix said his father did not have a long relationship with his mother, and he has gone for many years › see page 24
It’s been murmured in White Rock and South Surrey for years, but White Rock artist-musician John Andrade is now going public with his parentage as the son of legendary singer-guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Working as Johnny Hendrix, he’ll be appearing live with Hendrix’ brother – and his uncle – Leon, this Saturday (July 6) at 8 p.m. at Sawbucks Neighbourhood Contributed photo Pub, 1626 152 St. Leon Hendrix (left) and John “My dad said to me before he Andrade/Hendrix at the funeral died – before he left to go to of the latter’s grandfather, Al. Britain and passed away there – he said when he came back, he was going to get Leon, himself and myself together and start doing a family band,” Andrade/ Hendrix said, during a recent conversation to P U B L I C N OT I C E promote the concert. He noted this is the first occasion, however, he’s had a chance to collaborate musically with Leon. As one might expect, the evening – also featuring guitarist Sean Willy Walker and drummer Barry Baldwin, will include plenty of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intention of the City Council of the City of Surrey, covers of famous Hendrix pursuant to Section 40 and Section 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c.26, songs – as well as Leon’s to adopt “Surrey Close and Remove the Dedication of Highway of a Portion of Road individual brand of rock Adjacent to King George Boulevard Between 130 Street and 132 Street, Bylaw, 2013, n’ roll, and Andrade/ No. 17955” at the Regular Council-Public Hearing meeting on the 8th day of July, 2013. Hendrix’s alternative rock. The intent of the By-law is to authorize the closure and removal of unconstructed “One of the reasons road allowance adjacent to King George Boulevard between 130 Street and 132 people are going to Street. This closure is intended to facilitate the land to be developed in conjunction attend this concert is with the adjacent lands to the north at a later date. In accordance with the Commuthe nostalgia of it – but nity Charter, SBC 2003, c.26, as amended, approval of the disposition of the road will my dad’s music isn’t be considered by City Council at a later date. nostalgia,” Andrade/ Hendrix said. “You hear it played every day.” For Leon, it’s also the beginning of an international ‘Keeper of the Flame’ tour – and a crew from a Dutch television production company will be on hand to record the evening as part of a documentary on the surviving family of the 1960s icon. “I love it,” Leon said, talking briefly by phone. “This’ll be my first chance to work with Johnny and my first gig in Canada.” The trip will really seem like a homecoming to him, however, said the musician, who recently published his memoir of his sibling, Jimi Hendrix: Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please A Brother’s Story. submit them in writing, fax or email to the City Clerk, 14245 - 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC, “Me and Jimi used to Fax: (604) 591-8731, email: clerks@surrey.ca, no later than Monday, July 8, 2013 at live in Canada – every 4:00 pm. There will also be an opportunity for persons wishing to do so, to make repsummer we’d come resentations to Council at the July 8, 2013 Regular Council-Public Hearing meeting. up to stay with my grandmother who lived Copies of the by-law may be inspected at the City Hall and any inquiries relating to in Vancouver.” property issues should be made to the Realty Section (604-598-5700) or for inquiries Andrade/Hendrix said relating to traffic issues contact the Transportation Planning Section (604-591-4146), the family connection Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 am and with B.C. was one of the 4:30 pm, commencing Thursday, June 20, 2013 up to and including July 8, 2013. reasons he came up to City Clerk Canada, after growing up in Los Angeles. “I’m named after my www.surrey.ca father – his name was
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H E R I TA G E S E R V I C E S
Bringing Surrey’s True Stories to Life Join The Re-enactors heritage re-enactment troupe for live, interactive and fun performances this summer! HERE’S WHAT’S COMING UP! Saturday, July 6 12noon-3:00pm Pioneer Fair At Historic Stewart Farm 13723 Crescent Road Join The Re-enactors at this oldfashioned celebration of pioneer spirit! Visit with teacher Mary Jane Shannon, Doc Sinclair and settler Eric Anderson as they rove the grounds interacting with visitors and ’S SURREY s telling tales of ie r pioneer life. True Sto
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For a full performance schedule, go to www.surrey.ca/heritage and click on Heritage Facilities, or call 604-592-6956
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