For three decades now, guitarist & singer Randy Hansen has earned a reputation as one of the world's best Hendrix tributes. He has released countless albums over the years, featuring outstanding Hendrix jams & songs as well as his own authentic Hendrix-inspired riffing.
In a sea of Hendrix-inspired guitarists, Randy Hansen stands out and is one of the few guitarists officially recognized by the Hendrix family.
Having toured and played with Uli Jon Roth, Jack Bruce, Paul Rodgers, Mitch Mitchell and Buddy Miles among others, Hansen is a true testament to the 'Father of Heavy Guitar' (Jimi), creating soundscapes infused with the spirit of Jimi Hendrix with his unbridled passion.
Randy Hansen is a consummate performer with incredible depth, mesmerizing fans with his explosive show. Through years of hard work and tireless perfecting of 'his craft', he has earned the reputation of a world-class guitar hero.
Hansen was hired by acclaimed film director Francis Ford Coppola to contribute to the soundtrack of "Apocalypse Now", the 1980 Oscar winner for Best Sound. The film led to a recording contract with Capitol Records.
Today, Hansen tours worldwide due to continued demand from fans in America and Europe. Be it with the Randy Hansen Band or in collaboration with other entertainers such as Steve Miller, Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company, The Firm, Queen), Buddy Miles, Don Wilson (The Ventures), Alan White (YES, John Lennon), Sammy Hagar, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robert Cray, Roger Fisher (Heart), Bob Segar and Hendrix alumni Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, to name just a few of the artists he has collaborated with.