Rare Hendrix

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Release Date: 1996

Label: A Play Collection

Arguably the most important and influential artist of the rock era, Jimi Hendrix virtually re-invented the electric guitar. Born is Seattle on the 27th of November 1942 he began his career playing with acts like Little Richard and The Isley Brothers. He moved to Britain to make his big break in 1966, managed by Chas Chandler from the 60's group The Animals. From 1967 onwards he was the hottest rock property in the world, never out of the singles or album charts. A modern day hero, Jimi, sadly, died of a drug overdose in London on the 18th of September 1970. Fortunately Jimi's music lives on these rare tracks recorded with The Lonnie Youngblood Band, are an important and exciting part of the Kimi Hendrix story. --Kevin James

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