Andre 3000 & Late Jimi Hendrix |
After much speculation, US veteran rapper Andre 3000 has been announced as the man that’ll play the role of the late Rock legend Jimi Hendrex in an upcoming biopic.
Irish Film and Television Network reports that the film will be titled ‘All Is By My Side‘ and will in detail tell the story of Hendrix’s life in England between 1966 and 1967, the period he put together his debut record – ‘Are You Experienced’. The film will be written and directed by John Ridley (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Martin, Undercover Brother).
Hendrix is widely considered to be the greatest electric guitarist in music history and one of the most influential musicians of his era. He died at 27 in 1970
Andre 3000 is a Grammy Award winning rapper best known for being part of hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi.
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