When Jimi Hendrix left this world he left a smoking crater in his wake that has yet to be filled. The rock world has reeled…
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Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix needs no introduction. Revered for his rhythmic chops and unparalleled virtuosity Hendrix redefined 1960s rock n’ roll and is one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th Century.
During his four year career he released three studio albums with The Jimi Hendrix Experience via Reprise Records: Are You Experienced, Axis: Bold As Love, and Electric Ladyland, and one live album: Band Of Gypsies in March 1970. This catalog defined him as the greatest guitar player of all time before he died of an overdose on September 18, 1970.
His three studio albums are produced by Chas Chandler and engineered by Eddie Kramer and are often considered landmark achievements in music.
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Discogs Exclusives have shared the details for an upcoming reissue of Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix, to celebrate the album’s 50th anniversary this year.
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Yes, that’s right. This October marks the 50th anniversary of The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s Electric Ladyland… and to celebrate, Legacy Records will be reissuing the…
