New songs by musician Jimi Hendrix are among a series of memorabilia belonging to the guitarist whowill be auctioned next month .
For the first time, fans will have the opportunity to bid on several personal items that reveal more about Hendrix’s musical endeavors and his off-stage life, according to entertainment memorabilia seller Propstore, which is organizing the auction.
Among the items are 50 rare tapes, including master recordings with unreleased tracks as well as personal documents like payment receipts of him and his bandmates, a handwritten form in which Hendrix requests his birth certificate , laundry bills and tour itineraries .
“When we first had the opportunity to explore this archive, we were immediately captivated by the depth and meaning of the material,” said Mark Hochnam, music and poster consultant at Propstore, in a press release.
“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 added.
The collection is derived from the archive of Patricia “Trixie” Sullivan, who worked closely with Hendrix’s manager Mike Jeffery, according to Propstore.
The live-streamed London auction will take place on November 15 and will include more than 400 lots of music memorabilia, according to the Propstar website. Other items for sale include pieces associated with Michael Jackson, Oasis, Queen, Arctic Monkeys and John Lennon.
Hendrix’s active career as an artist lasted just four years, taking off in the late 1960s, before his death from an overdose at age 27 in 1970.
In that short space of time, the rock guitarist, singer and songwriter became one of the most successful and influential musicians of his time, blending rock, soul, blues and jazz into complex ballads that would transform popular music.
The unconventional guitarist and charismatic artist was discovered in a small club in New York City before traveling to England in 1966, where he quickly made a name for himself.
Later that year, his band Jimi Hendrix Experience released the hit “Hey Joe,” followed by an influential debut album the following year.
Following Paul McCartney’s recommendation, the Seattle-born musician gave a sensational performance at the Monterey International Pop Festival in California in the summer of 1967.
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This content was originally published in Jimi Hendrix’s unreleased songs and laundry receipts go up for auction on the CNN Brasil website.
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