He regularly played to hundreds of thousands of people, wearing outfits frozen in iconoclastic images, and delivering or inferring anti-establishment sentiments which galvanised the counter-culture of the 60s.Īble to perform with his teeth, Hendrixs unorthodox left-handed style and flamboyant stage personality was a monumental spectacle thats to say nothing of his ceremonious destruction of guitars, via burning, for instance that continues to mesmerise to this day. However, his greatest legacy is probably left in the form of his jam sessions influenced by the myriad narcotics that would later claim his life, Hendrix could weave a rich sonic tapestry of melody, emotion, psychological exploration and technical frivolity like no other.Ĭemented as a genuine icon in the worlds of rocknroll, psychedelia and blues, Hendrixs live performances, especially his final ones at festivals in Europe, are regarded as spectacular displays of professionalism and entertainment. Hendrix is responsible for some of the worlds best known hits, like Hey Joe and Purple Haze, as well as impressive renditions of All Along The Watchtower and The Star-Spangled Banner. While seeing him perform is no longer a reality, due to untimely death in 1970 at 27, his spirit lives on in the masses of recordings and live footage available. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock Roll Certificate of Authenticity.
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