Jimi Hendrix book - Flame Tree Publishing

Born in Seattle, guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist Jimi Hendrix quickly rose to prominence among all guitarists after arriving in London during the peak of the British blues boom. Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page stepped back in awe, while Eric Clapton, then the guitar god, was overwhelmed by the brilliance of this Don Quixote-like presence and never fully recovered. Later, Hendrix, returning to the United States with his success, saw that his energy and experiments earned recognition from both industry and audiences. At Woodstock, his performance of The Star-Spangled Banner was a provocative explosion of electric splendor, reaching back to blues shouts and the roots of modern rock. His death related to drugs in September 1970 was a shock, but Jimi Hendrix’s influence is ever brighter, and his reputation grows with each new generation.

This new illustrated book is a current introduction to the 50th anniversary of his death in September 1970. It covers his early years as a musician, recordings, live performances, and offers a gallery of striking images.

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