In September 1946 Jimi James arrived in London from New York with 40 dollars and a guitar stolen from the Rolling Stones. Journalist and poet William Saunders retraces Jimi's London odyssey, weaving the story of his public and private life around unforgettable and iconic London locations. Drawing on interviews with some of Jimi's friends and presenting an unforgettable cast of characters Saunders explores how the city and guitarist transformed each other.