Portraits
1967
Classic Studio Portrait
Iconic early portrait of Hendrix in full psychedelic regalia
1967
Monterey Pop Festival
Performing at the legendary Monterey Pop Festival
1968
Guitar Hero
Hendrix with his signature Fender Stratocaster
1968
Electric Ladyland Era
During the recording of Electric Ladyland
1969
Royal Albert Hall
Performing at London's Royal Albert Hall
Live Performances
1969
Woodstock Dawn
Monday morning at Woodstock during Star-Spangled Banner
1967
Burning Guitar at Monterey
The infamous moment Hendrix set his guitar ablaze
1970
Band of Gypsys
With Billy Cox and Buddy Miles at Fillmore East
1970
Isle of Wight Final Show
One of Hendrix's final performances
In the Studio
1970
Electric Lady Studios
In his custom-built recording studio, which opened just weeks before his death
1967
Recording at Olympic Studios
Recording sessions for Are You Experienced
1968
Behind the Console
Hendrix producing Electric Ladyland
Guitars
1968-1970
1968 Fender Stratocaster (White)
His most famous guitar, played at Woodstock
1966-1967
1965 Fender Stratocaster (Black)
The guitar burned at Monterey Pop Festival
1967-1969
Gibson Flying V
Custom painted psychedelic Flying V
1968
Gibson SG Custom
Used during Electric Ladyland sessions
Personal Life
1959
Young Jimi in Seattle
As a teenager before fame
1961
Army Service
Serving as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne
1964
With The Isley Brothers
As a sideman before forming the Experience
1966
In London
Shortly after arriving in London with Chas Chandler