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Jimi Hendrix Memorial
Category: Public Services & Government Landmarks & Historical Buildings Landmarks & Historical Buildings [Edit]
350 Monroe Ave NERenton, WA 98056
(425) 255-1511
12 reviews for Jimi Hendrix Memorial
12 reviews in English
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Review from Robin Z.
1/18/2012 7 photos
I know nothing of the dirty little details behind the accomplishments or foibles of the late Jimi Hendrix (http://www.google.com/...), nor do I care to know. He would either hate or love this gaudy, over-the-top memorial (he did have flamboyance going for him, didn't he?). How do I rate this gross monstrosity? What does it mean? Who the fuck cares? From what I understand, he wanted to be buried in England yet here he is, chilling under marble in Renton,WA. (shoulda had a will)
All I know for sure is that at one major crossroad of my life, his music meant a lot to me. As a young soldier, overseas and alone, I'd hear "All Along the Watchtower"(http://www.google.com/...) and it put me into another world. I can't describe it but It was as if Jimi saw where I was, heard the loud, noisy rotors beating the air as soldiers, burdened with gear, up-assed into the waiting bird and he knew, my brothers and sisters, he knew. Some of us may not be coming back, would anyone know the cost, the worth? The music had to be loud and pure and from the first note to the last, he touched my life with that song. It was Jimi that heard me, not Dylan. And of all the songs I've ever heard, it will be Jimi's guitar-work on this song that gets me down to the core, forever. Maybe you'll say I've smoked too much pot, dropped too much acid, flew too high or been held underwater too long. It doesn't matter. This is MY review, my 500th at that. And this one is for Jimi...so 'scuze me while I kiss this guy.
P.S., and it's my opinion they should back-hoe it all up and move it next to Pike Market Place. Yeah, you know what I'm talkin' about. And stop acting so crazy!Listed in: Kulture Klash
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Review from Jane D.
1/7/2012
If you haven't been here and are in Renton, by all means go.
Our native son! The best guitarist ever!
This place is easy to get to and parking is a cinch. Loved you Jimi! Love you still.... -
Review from Theopolis B.
Seattle, WA
10/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have to admit I can't sing complete lyrics to a Jimi song and despite owning a greatest hits CD for at least a decade, it remains unopened. That is the impact that Jimi has had on music.
My guess is some people walk, hitchhike, ride the bus, drive cross country, even fly across international line just to visit this place and here were are with it in our own backyard.
A flame that flickered out too soon and worth your time just to be in the presence of greatness. -
Review from Alex L.
Atlanta, GA
10/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Well it's a cemetery. I don't get it, I mean he isn't going to rise from the dead. But we went anyways. Lovely monument to Mr. Hendricks and flowers and things left for him by his fans. Some of his relatives are buried there as well. There was a funeral there as well that day so I felt a little strange just being there. There's a nice Asian burial area next to it....
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Review from Irene T.
Renton, WA
I live in Renton and have never visited the Jimi Hendrix Memorial until this past weekend with some out of town guests. It's a nice memorial and easy to get to from the side gate entrance. You don't have to be a fan or follower to know that Jimi was loved by many and it shows at his memorial. There were plenty of lipstick kiss marks on the artwork depicting his likeness and there were plenty of gifts (flowers, guitar picks, beer, etc.) that people left for him at the memorial too. The artwork even shows some of his writing.
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Review from Michelle H.
Portland, OR
7/28/2009
I made my friend chauffeur me out here so I could see what this memorial is all about.
While I'm not a die hard fan, I'm certainly appreciative of his music and what he brought to the table for musicians everywhere.
It's a beautiful (if a bit random and out of place at this cemetery) memorial. It's to remember all of the Hendrix family, so I can appreciate it.
I can now check it off the list of things I've seen. Yes, I'm that insensitive. I'm just glad it wasn't all tagged up like Kurt Cobain's bench.
PS - Be careful walking through the grassy field to get to it from the parking lot. If there has been a recent watering, you're likely to sink in an inch or so. FUN. -
Review from Chase S. K.
East Pasadena, CA
9/28/2010
I KNEW there would be a Yelp for this!
With a tour, this was a must-see location, although I've never cared for him personally or his music. Renton itself is...eh. If you get bored from looking at Jimi's or his relatives graves, walk across the street to pick berries or jog around the cemetery. -
Review from Victoria T.
Seattle, WA
10/23/2008
"It's funny how most people love the dead, once you're dead you're made for life. "
Jimi Hendrix
I don't think this is what he meant. -
Review from steve c.
Denver, CO
10/23/2008
The freaking Jimi Hendrix Memorial, Rock's eternal guitar god, only has 3 reviews? Say it ain't so, Joe; there you go again!
If this project was funded by deep pockets, it would be much more of a tourist attraction (the website says that 14k visit the memorial each year). Instead, it was funded by the Hendrix family, who were entrenched in legal battles for ages, and most likely didn't get what they were asking for. Upon reading the info on the site, it indicates a granite full-sized sculpture was being produced in Italy-in 2004-well, I've been a couple of times, and there is no statue to be witnessed.....the money must have run out.
Yes, this memorial is very weird; it doesn't have much rhyme or reason to it-you would never know this is where jimi hendrix and family are buried.....and it's in Renton because that's where Hendrix grew up, morons! -
Review from Trish J.
Renton, WA
10/22/2010 1 Check-in Here
You can find this beautiful memorial/dedication to a Seattle music icon, Jimi Hendrix. There are inscriptions of his lyrics, signature and pictures. I definately felt his spirit there, very peaceful no matter how turbulent his past was. Peace.Love.Jim!
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Review from Rex S.
Newberg, OR
10/23/2008
The coolest thing about this was the burned out stoners we met who thought we shared a unique religious "experience" because "We all miss Jimi, man!"
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Review from Josh F.
Seattle, WA
6/4/2008
It's jimi, sure they built something well after his death (did the exhume his body?). Everyone got to see Jimi right?
