Jimi Hocking | |
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| Birth name | James Kevin Hocking |
| Also known as | Jimi the Human |
| Born | 7 June 1963 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Hard rock, blues |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar (lead, acoustic), vocals, mandolin, keyboards |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | Avenue/EMI, Primitive, Feral, Blah Blah Blah, Black Market Music |
| Website | jimihocking |
James Kevin Hocking (born 7 June 1963) otherwise known as Jimi the Human is an Australian musician. He has been a member of hard rock groups, The Angels (1988) and The Screaming Jets (1994–97, 2010–present). As a solo artist he has fronted various backing bands playing hard rock, electric and acoustic blues by providing lead guitar, vocals, mandolin and keyboards.[1] In 2005 he won the Solo/Duo category at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.
2007 saw Jimi release 'Blue Mandolin', his first album of mandolin-based tunes. Jimi's unique style of 'blues mando' made an instant impact on the local scene...