Unreleased Jimi Hendrix songs are among the late musician's memorabilia to be auctioned next month , reported CNN, quoted by NOVA.
For the first time, fans will have the opportunity to bid on a variety of personal items that reveal more about Hendrix's musical endeavors and life off the stage, according to entertainment memorabilia seller Propstore, which is hosting the auction.
Among the items are 50 rare tapes, including master recordings of previously unheard songs, as well as personal documents such as payslips for himself and his band, a handwritten form in which Hendrix requested his birth certificate, chemical bills cleaning and tour itineraries.
„When we first had the opportunity to explore this archive, we were immediately struck by the depth and significance of the material,” says Mark Hochnam, music consultant at Propstore.
„This is an incredible collection that not only reflects the personal life of Jimi Hendrix, but also transports you to a key moment in music history,”, he adds. The collection comes from the archive of Patricia “Trixie“ Sullivan, who worked closely with Hendrix's manager Mike Jeffrey.
According to Propstar's website, the London auction, which will be broadcast live, will take place on November 15 and will feature over 400 lots of music memorabilia. Other items to be sold include items related to Michael Jackson, Oasis, Queen, Arctic Monkeys and John Lennon.
Hendrix's active career as an artist lasted only four years, starting in the late 1960s before his death from an overdose at the age of 27 in 1970.
In this short period of time, Hendrix became one of the most successful and influential musicians of his era - mixing rock, soul, blues and jazz into complex ballads that changed popular music.