Jimi

A comprehensive visual celebration and ultimate tribute to the greatest guitar player in rock and roll history.

In the four years before his untimely death at age 27, Jimi Hendrix created a groundbreaking musical legacy that includes revered classics such as "Purple Haze" and "Voodoo Child." His signature guitar playing, provocative songwriting, and charismatic performances have continued to inspire legions of musicians and fans alike.

In collaboration with Jimi's sister, Janie Hendrix, and John McDermott of Experience Hendrix L.L.C., JIMI is an official tribute to his musical legacy. This book significantly expands on the authors' previously published titles, including An Illustrated Experience, and features:

• A new introduction by Janie Hendrix
• Extensive biographical texts
• A trove of lesser-known and never-before-published photographs, personal memorabilia, and lyrics
• Quotes by legendary musicians, such as Paul McCartney, Ron Wood, Jeff Beck, Lenny Kravitz, Drake, Dave Grohl, and others who have spoken about Hendrix's lasting influence
• And more

JIMI is a must-have compendium for fans of Jimi Hendrix and a perfect gift for guitar, rock and roll, and pop culture enthusiasts.


About the Author
Janie L. Hendrix is the president and CEO of Seattle-based Experience Hendrix L.L.C. and Authentic Hendrix L.L.C., the family companies of Jimi Hendrix, which were founded by James "Al" Hendrix in 1995, as a means of keeping Hendrix's legacy alive. Janie ushered the companies into the 21st century with the dream of her father and brother in mind.

John McDermott is the director, writer, and producer who has long been associated with the legacy of Jimi Hendrix. He has served as the catalog director for Experience Hendrix L.L.C. for nearly three decades. Together with Janie Hendrix and Eddie Kramer, McDermott has coproduced every Jimi Hendrix CD and DVD release, including 1999's Grammy Award-winning Band of Gypsys, 2014's Emmy Award-winning Hear My Train A Comin', and the recent Grammy-nominated Music, Money, Madness: Jimi Hendrix In Maui.