Sep 08, 20 andre 3000 plays jimi hendrix in all is by my side. Follows the early career of the legendary guitarist jimi hendrix, when he was first discovered by. Andre 3000 practiced guitar 6 hours a day for hendrix biopic. It doesnt happen all the time, but there are moments where you. See andre 3000 as jimi hendrix in movie trailer mtv uk.
Mar 06, 2014 two clips from the jimi hendrix biopic all is by my side, starring outkasts andre benjamin aka andre 3000, has surfaced online ahead of the films sxsw screening. Andre 3000 will feature new recordings of benjamin covering the. The film tells the story of hendrixs career beginnings, through his arrival in london, the creation of the jimi hendrix experience and the beginning of his fame after his performance at the monterey pop festival. See full bio may 27, 1975 in atlanta, georgia, usa. Andre 3000 covers beatles, muddy waters for jimi hendrix. Andre 3000 has also acted in movies including be cool, idlewild and the jimi hendrix biographical film, all is by my side. The rapper opens up about the challenges of playing jimi hendrix, the longawaited solo record he still hopes to make, and whether woody allen would be down to direct an outkast biopic.
Written and directed by 12 years a slaves john ridley. Jul 03, 2012 all is by my side the jimi hendrix biopic currently being shot in ireland, starring outkasts andre benjamin a. The musician turned actor seemed poised for a breakthrough with his starring role in the jimi hendrix biopic all is by my side. With andre benjamin, hayley atwell, imogen poots, ruth negga. I am stoked to see andre benjamin aka andre 3000 as jimi hendrix in the biopic all is by my side. Since the band slowed down in the studio, benjamin has been working on several acting opportunities. Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content. Andre benjamin didnt have to physically change much to play jimi hendrix in the film jimi. All is by my side tells hendrixs story leading up to it. Jimi hendrix meets michael x, all is by my side youtube. The goateed and moustached singer talked at an event sponsored. Andre 3000 practiced guitar 6 hours a day for hendrix biopic i found a really patient teacher and put together a regimen for andre when he came. Andre benjamin was born on may 27, 1975 in atlanta, georgia, usa as andre benjamin.
Andre 3000 in first trailer for amcs dispatches from elsewhere. Covering a transformative year in hendrixs life from 196667 in which he went from a new york city backing musician to making his mark in londons music scene. Jimi hendrix reincarnated by andre 3000 in biopic photos photos leaked online show andre in full hendrix regalia for the longawaited biopic all is by my side. As an actor, benjamin has made appearances in a number of films and television series. The muchdiscussed yet longdelayed jimi hendrix biopic looks to be finally moving forward with a credible star attached. Andre 3000 is a secret agent in new amc series atlanta buzz blog. Outkast member andre 3000 will reportedly take on the lead role in an upcoming biopic of legendary guitarist jimi hendrix, according to hayley atwell. Andre 3000 as jimi hendrix in all is by my side first. How andre 3000 mastered jimi hendrixs voice for a new biopic. Oct 03, 2014 andre 3000 on playing jimi hendrix, selfconfidence, and new music he might make andre 3000 talks to vogue.
Andre lauren benjamin born may 27, 1975, better known by his stage name andre 3000 formerly dre, and not to be confused with dr. Covering a transformative year in hendrixs life from 196667, in which he went from a new york city backing musician to making his mark in london s music scene up until his monterey pop triumph, the film presents an intimate portrait of the sensitive young musician on. Its a total shame that his artistic talent was wasted on such a poorly written screenplay. All is by my side ever since andre benjamin aka outkasts andre 3000 was cast in the lead role next week the movie makes its u. Mar 05, 2014 a new clip from the movie has landed online, giving folks a first taste of andre 3000 as hendrix, in this scene opposite imogen poots, playing model and muse linda keith, onetime girlfriend of. A drama based on jimi hendrixs life as he left new york city for london, where his career took off. A new clip from the movie has landed online, giving folks a first taste of andre 3000 as hendrix, in this scene opposite imogen poots, playing model and muse linda keith, onetime girlfriend of. Jimi hendrix reincarnated by andre 3000 in biopic photos mtv. All is by my side is a 20 internationally coproduced biographical drama film about jimi hendrix, written and directed by john ridley. Plus andre 3000 aka andre benjamin even went on record in saying that he regretted taking on the role. Its been a couple of years now that andre 3000 has been associated with a lead role in a jimi hendrix biopic, and that delay plus three stacks general onandoff reclusivity meant it sure felt like this project was never actually going to happen. Linda mccartneynational portrait gallerysmithsonian institution.
All is by my side, starring andre 3000 as jimi hendrix, tries its best to break free of biopic obligations. Biography of rock star jimi hendrix chronicles his early career, including a stint with little richard who fired him for getting too flamboyant, to his tragic failure. A still from the jimi hendrix biopic all is by my side, starring andre 3000. Jul 03, 2012 i am stoked to see andre benjamin aka andre 3000 as jimi hendrix in the biopic all is by my side. Sep 22, 2014 andre 3000 talks outkast biopic, studying jimi hendrix and snagglepuss it would be great to make an outkast movie, but make it a full comedy. With wood harris, billy zane, dorian harewood, christian potenza. Outkasts andre 3000 to play jimi hendrix in new biopic. May 07, 2012 its been a couple of years now that andre 3000 has been associated with a lead role in a jimi hendrix biopic, and that delay plus three stacks general onandoff reclusivity meant it sure felt like this project was never actually going to happen. Andre 3000s jimi hendrix biopic will feature no hendrix. Andre 3000 revives jimi hendrix on film the best guitar lessons. Jimi hendrix family has no love for andre 3000 and.
Covering a transformative year in hendrix s life from 196667 in which he went from a new york city backing musician to making his mark in londons music scene. Andre benjamin stars as jimi hendrix in this biopic from john ridley. All is by my side topic eddie kramer recalls jimi hendrix electric ladyland sessions duration. Andre 3000 talks outkast biopic, studying jimi hendrix and. We all know andre 3000 or andre benjamin as the zany rappervocalist from the group outkast. Two clips from the jimi hendrix biopic all is by my side, starring outkasts andre benjamin aka andre 3000, has surfaced online ahead of the films sxsw screening. Nov 15, 2012 andre 3000 said to capture jimi hendrix in the upcoming film, all is by my side, he had to avoid thinking of him as a musical icon.
All is by my side the jimi hendrix biopic currently being shot in ireland, starring outkasts andre benjamin a. All is by my side which came out in 20 but come on. The film tells the story of hendrix s career beginnings, through his arrival in london, the creation of the jimi hendrix experience and the beginning of his fame after his performance at the monterey pop festival. The outkast frontman has the musical chops and more importantly the cool to pull off hendrix. The first trailer has dropped for jimi hendrix biopic all is by my side revealing andre 3000s transformation into the late guitar great the outkast star plays the rock legend in the movie. Despite a prior dispute with the guitarists estate, the movie will reportedly begin shooting in ireland later this month. Outkasts andre 3000 plays jimi hendrix in new biopic have you aimed for that in your own career, putting your all into the music. Andre 3000 talks jimi hendrix biopic, hints at solo album. Outkasts andre benjamin stars as jimi hendrix in this revealing biopic from academy awardwinning writerdirector john ridley 12 years a slave. Outkasts andre benjamin stars as jimi hendrix in this revealing biopic from writerdirector john ridley 12 years a slave. Andre 3000 said to capture jimi hendrix in the upcoming film, all is by my side, he had to avoid thinking of him as a musical icon. Andre 3000 will cover the beatles but not jimi hendrix all is. Outkasts andre 3000 may succeed where laurence fishburne failed, in getting a biopic of guitar god jimi hendrix off the ground. Andre 3000 talks outkast biopic, studying jimi hendrix and snagglepuss it would be great to make an outkast movie, but make it a full comedy.
Sep 25, 2014 outkasts andre 3000 plays jimi hendrix in new biopic have you aimed for that in your own career, putting your all into the music. The only silver liningif it could be termed that in watching this major storm cloud of crap is in how well andre3000benjamin embodied the look and demeanor of jimi hendrix. Though the anticipated biopic of the psychedelic life of rock legend jimi hendrix has already been in production in dublin, ireland, with pics released of hiphop star andre 3000 in. May 08, 2012 jimi hendrix is to be played by outkasts andre 3000 in a new biopic. All is by my side, starring andre 3000 as jimi hendrix.
Dre, is an american rapper and actor best known for being a part of hip hop duo outkast alongside fellow rapper big boi. Andre 3000 plays jimi hendrix in all is by my side. See more awards 5 photos 19 videos four brothers jeremiah mercer. Dre, is an american musician and actor best known for being a part of hip hop duo outkast alongside fellow rapper big boi. The musician turned actor seemed poised for a breakthrough with his starring role in the jimi hendrix biopic all is by my. As an actor, benjamin has made appearances in a number of films and television series, including families, the shield, be cool, revolver.