After Jimi died...

"Less scrupulous English newspapers were quick to seize on the chance to exploit Jimi's 'reputation' and publish sleazy kiss-and-tell stories.

Kathy Etchingham was tricked into giving a story to a press friend who then sold it to a Sunday newspaper, where it was rewritten by another journalist. Allegedly in Kathy's own words, Jimi was portrayed as a violent, drug-addled satyr. She later received an apology in writing from the editor, who acknowledged the deception, but no retraction was printed."

- Electric Gypsy
beachguy in thongs Reviewed by beachguy in thongs on . Jimi Hendrix's girlfriend's words being twisted added a lot to the "druggie" most saw After Jimi died... "Less scrupulous English newspapers were quick to seize on the chance to exploit Jimi's 'reputation' and publish sleazy kiss-and-tell stories. Kathy Etchingham was tricked into giving a story to a press friend who then sold it to a Sunday newspaper, where it was rewritten by another journalist. Allegedly in Kathy's own words, Jimi was portrayed as a violent, drug-addled satyr. She later received an apology in writing from the editor, who acknowledged the deception, Rating: 5