- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Mitchell
- Nickname
- Mitch
- Mitch Mitchell was born on July 9, 1947 in Ealing, Middlesex, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972), Jennings at School (1958) and The Mend (2014). He was married to Lynn Collins. He died on November 12, 2008 in Portland, Oregon, USA.
- SpouseLynn Collins(February 14, 1972 - ?) (1 child)
- Children
- Tried out for The Who in 1964 but didn't get the job.
- As a percussionist, he was completely self-taught.
- His drumming was a huge inspiration on a young Stewart Copeland, later of the band Police, who cites Mitchell as a huge influence on his playing.
- Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Jimi Hendrix Experience) in 1992.
- Was the longest-living member of The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
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