MoPOP and Janie Hendrix seem to be on the same plane of not really honouring Jimi's legacy in the best manner. Hansen zeroes in on the stagecraft of '67 - '68 Hendrix rather than the musical creativity and expression of '69 - '70 Hendrix. It keeps Jimi pegged as a circus performer who did wild tricks on guitar.
It must feel a bit strange doing a Hendrix act for decades longer than Jimi lasted as a creative force.
There is a division, though, between those who prefer early or later Hendrix. I prefer the early music. This leaves me often in the minority and sometimes the object of hostility. It's why years ago, for instance, I had no choice but to leave a Hendrix forum. While I was still there, however, I did get to know a guitarist who knew so much about Hendrix that it was amazing. He also used to hang out a little with Noel Redding and knew more about him than anyone you'll ever meet, etc. In his case, he liked all of Hendrix's music, although probably not the early stuff as much as I do. I think I liked "Are You Experienced" and "Axis: Bold as Love" as much or maybe even more than "Electric Ladyland." When it came to music with Buddy Miles, some of that was good, but sometimes it was lacking, IMO.
As for people doing Hendrix covers, that's debatable, too, no matter who you are talking about. Usually, they aren't very good. Noel Redding also thought some of that stuff was like a macabre clown act. Especially when people would get up on stage, dress like Hendrix, etc. I could go on forever. I also don't like Beatles tribute bands. Those are always a disappointment no matter how much they try to sound like the Beatles.
