Jimi Hendrix would have celebrated his 77th birthday today (November 27.)
From documentaries to remastered classic performances and everywhere in between, honor Hendrix today by checking out one of these five stellar titles.
Hear My Train A Comin’
This PBS documentary covers the life of the guitar legend as well as interviews with Paul McCartney, Eddie Kramer and bandmates Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell.
Jimi Plays Berkeley
This release chronicles two Hendrix shows that took place on May 30, 1970 at the Berkeley Community Theatre.
Jimi Hendrix Experience: Electric Church
This documentary/concert film covers Hendrix’s legendary 1970 Atlanta Pop Festival performance that took place before 500,000 fans.
Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show was notorious for its guest appearances from the counter-culture artists of the day, and this release features every single appearance from Hendrix on the legendary talk show.
Blue Wild Angel: Jimi Hendrix Live At The Isle of Wight
This performance went largely unseen until its release in 2014. Hendrix’s set at the British festival was before a whopping 600,000 people.