It’s a never-ending story of posthumous releases, but it keeps rejoicing fans: The latest Jimi Hendrix record contains 13 studio recordings made between 1968 and 1970 — 10 of which have never before been released.
It looks like Jimi Hendrix’s musical heritage is an inexhaustible source of material. Since his death in September 1970, a total of 25 live albums, 27 compilations, 23 official bootlegs, 12 studio albums and several singles, EPs and collaborations have been released — and those numbers are bound to keep growing.
It however wasn’t easy to get the material published. Jimi Hendrix, who died aged 27, did not leave a will. It was difficult to determine who owns the rights to the estate. Jimi Hendrix’s legacy fell victim to numerous lawsuits and family quarrels. Meanwhile, a part of the family has established a company dealing with the legendary guitarist’s legacy.
Now yet another posthumous Jimi Hendrix album, titled “Both Sides of The Sky,” hits the stores on Friday. It contains 13 songs, including 10 previously unreleased tracks and three previously anthologized outtakes. It is the last part of the trilogy featuring significant studio recordings from the guitarist’s archives, and just like the two earlier records, the release is highly anticipated by Hendrix’s fans.
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