It’s hard to believe that one musician could have an active recording career of only eight years and still make the kind of long-lasting impact that Jimi Hendrix has had on modern music & culture. From the moment of his odd “discovery”, blowing away the former girlfriend of Keith Richards with his musical talents, Hendrix would be thrown onto the music scene. Traveling on a Pan Am airliner from New York to Heathrow on September 21st, 1966, a little-known Hendrix would find his new home & a launching pad for his career. Hendrix’s brilliance would soon become a spectacle of sorts for some of the UK’s biggest names, such as The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who & others. But it wasn’t until Hendrix’s prowess caught the ear of Cream’s Eric Clapton, the man who was widely considered to be the best guitar player in the world at that time, that Hendrix's supernatural skills were cemented into the rock n’ roll music scene, when Jimi would invite Clapton to join him for a jam session at the Regent Street Polytechnic Theater to display his skills. Shortly after joining Hendrix, Clapton would leave the stage in frustration and tell Chas Chandler, “You never told me he was that fucking good." From that moment, Hendrix was a megastar, not only among fans, but also among active musicians.
Offered here is an exceptionally rare image of Jimi Hendrix that has been signed in black felt tip marker by one of the best to ever play the guitar. Hendrix Overall in fine condition, measuring 4" x 5.5", and affixed to a red background, which was previously matting but has since been cut down to better fit the photo. See image for details. Authenticated & encapsulated by PSA/DNA, with additional Letter of Authenticity from music autograph authority Roger Epperson/REAL Authentication.