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A new book celebrating the late Jimi Hendrix's 80th birthday (November 27) hit shelves on Tuesday (November 8). Jimmy, sister of guitar legend Janie Hendrix and described by John McDermott of Experience Hendrix LLC as a visual ode to "the greatest guitarist in rock 'n' roll history."
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The 320-page book retails for $50 (although it's on sale for $42.40) and features rare and never-before-published Hendrix photos, personal memorabilia, lyrics, and more. Quotes from Paul McCartney, Ron Wood, Jeff Beck, Lenny Kravitz, Drake, Dave Grohl and others about Hendrix's musical influence are available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target and Chronicle Books.
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Despite only being in the mainstream for four years, Hendrix built an indelible legacy that made him one of the most influential artists in music.
Born in Seattle, Nov. 27, 1942, got his first guitar at the age of 15. He enlisted in the military before starting his music career and became known for classics like 'Purple Haze' and 'Vodoo Child (Slow Return)'. Hendrix headlined the first Woodstock festival before his life was tragically cut short in 1969 at the age of 27.
To celebrate the music icon, Montblanc has released a limited edition of pens as part of its ultimate character collection. The Great Heroes Jimi Hendrix Special Edition Collection includes three new writing instruments with unique design elements dedicated to Hendrix's most iconic eras.
The three new editions of the collection will retail from $1,195 to $37,000 for the Limited Edition 99 Fountain Pen. Each pen pays homage to one of three albums: Are you experienced, Electric Ladyland, the and Lives in Woodstock. The collection is available on Montblanc.com and in stores.
in addition to output Jimmy, Hendrix's Estate Announces Live Album, The Jimi Hendrix Experience Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969, released on November 18, and an all-star tribute concert planned for next month. Jimi Hendrix's 80th birthday will be celebrated at ACL Live at The Moody Theater in Austin, Texas on Sunday, December. 4:00 p.m. Buy tickets for the tribute concert below.
Jimi Hendrix's 80th Birthday