The Jimi Homeless Experience
| Company type | Comedy rock ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Jon Kinyon |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Hollywood, California , United States |
Key people | Jon Kinyon (producer) |
| Products | Parody music albums, live performances |
The Jimi Homeless Experience was a comedy rock ensemble from the United States, conceptualized, produced, and overseen by Jon Kinyon. Their live performances occurred primarily in the Hollywood, CA area between 2007 and 2010. On August 23, 2007, they released a full-length parody album titled Are You Homeless?, which humorously reimagined the iconic tracks of Jimi Hendrix. The album's launch coincided with the 40th anniversary of Hendrix's original debut record, Are You Experienced, featuring lyrics penned by Jon Kinyon.
The band
Musicians featured on the Are You Homeless? album included:
- Josh Curtis – lead vocals and bass guitar
- Jason DeCorse – guitar
- Kevin Zelch – drums
For live tours, the lineup was:
- Josh Curtis – vocals
- Jason DeCorse – guitar
- Bill Lanham – bass guitar
- Ron Pak – drums
Additional performers who appeared in live shows comprised:
- Tim Hogan – bass guitar
- Robin Johnson – bass guitar
- Gary Davenport – bass guitar
- Chad Stewart – drums
- Shay Godwinn – drums
- Jon Kinyon – DJ
Discography
- 2007: Are You Homeless?
- 2009: Band of Junkys
Related works
- The Jimi Homeless Experience (webcomic)
- In March 2008, a Jimi Homeless stop motion animation was showcased on MyToons, a platform dedicated to 2-D and 3-D animated content.