Unreleased Jimi Hendrix compositions are among the items up for auction next month, along with other memorabilia from the late performer.
For the first time, fans will be able to bid on numerous personal objects that disclose more about Hendrix’s musical achievements and off-stage life, according to entertainment memorabilia vendor Propstore, which is sponsoring the auction.
Among the materials are 50 rare tapes, including master recordings with previously unheard tunes, as well as personal papers such as pay stubs for him and his bandmates, a handwritten form in which Hendrix asks for his birth certificate, dry-cleaning bills, and tour itinerary.
Jimi Hendrix Unreleased Tracks, Dry-Cleaning Bills And Payslips To Go On Sale
“When we first had the opportunity to explore this archive, we were immediately captivated by the depth and significance of the material,” Mark Hochnam, Propstore’s Music and Poster consultant, stated in a news statement.
“It’s an incredible collection that not only reflects the personal life of Jimi Hendrix but also transports you back to a pivotal moment in music history,” he said.
According to Propstar, the collection is based on the archive of Patricia “Trixie” Sullivan, who collaborated closely with Hendrix’s manager Mike Jeffery.
The live-streamed London auction will take place on November 15 and will feature over 400 items of music memorabilia, according to the Propstar website. Other treasures for sale include pieces from Michael Jackson, Oasis, Queen, Arctic Monkeys, and John Lennon.
Hendrix’s active career as an artist lasted barely four years, beginning in the late 1960s and ending with his death from an overdose in 1970 at the age of 27.
Jimi Hendrix Unreleased Tracks, Dry-Cleaning Bills And Payslips To Go On Sale
In that brief period of time, the rock guitarist, singer, and composer rose to become one of the most successful and influential performers of his day, fusing rock, soul, blues, and jazz into intricate songs that would change popular music forever.
The unconventional guitarist and captivating performer was found in a small club in New York City before moving to England in 1966, where he immediately established a name for himself.
By the end of that year, his band, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, had released the popular song “Hey Joe,” followed by an important first album the next year.
On Paul McCartney’s advice, the Seattle-born artist gave a stunning performance at California’s Monterey International Pop Festival in the summer of 1967.
SOURCE | CNN
