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In 1970, Jimi Hendrix returned to the country where he'd skyrocketed to fame and gave his first performances in almost two years when he headlined the Isle of Wight festival. Sadly, it was also to be his last major public appearance: less than three weeks later, he would be dead. Compiled from that performance (also available in its entirety as a limited-edition double disc), these recordings reveal a guitar legend in good humor, yet restlessly exploring the broader musical directions he'd just laid down on sessions for what would become First Rays of the New Rising Sun (initially released posthumously as The Cry of Love).
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In 1970, Jimi Hendrix returned to the country where he'd skyrocketed to fame and gave his first performances in almost two years when he headlined the Isle of Wight festival. Sadly, it was also to be his last major public appearance: less than three weeks later, he would be dead. Compiled from that performance (also available in its entirety as a limited-edition double disc), these recordings reveal a guitar legend in good humor, yet restlessly exploring the broader musical directions he'd just laid down on sessions for what would become First Rays of the New Rising Sun (initially released posthumously as The Cry of Love). Backed by Experience drummer Mitch Mitchell and Band of Gypsys bassist Billy Cox, Hendrix ranges from the improvisatory cacophony of "Machine Gun" and a retooling of his standard blues workout "Red House" to renditions of "Dolly Dagger," "Freedom," and "Hey Baby" that trade on the more rhythmic R&B and jazz influences he'd diligently worked into his music. At times jagged, and straining the limitations of the trio format (Hendrix had publicly mused about working with a big band shortly before his death), it's nonetheless a passionate, intriguing clue as to Hendrix's true ambitions and potential beyond his initial hype and stardom. --Jerry McCulley
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Manufacturer: Experience Hendrix
Release date: 12 November 2002
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0008811308926 UPC: 008811308926
Tags: Trevor Burton (1), Veronica Bennett (1), The Ronettes (1), Albert Allen (1), Emeretta Marks (1), Paul Caruso (1), Jimmy Mayes (1), Kenny Pine (1), Buzzy Linhart (1), Estelle Bennett (1), Michael Jeffery (1), Gary Leeds (1), Chris Wood (1), The Sweet Inspirations (1), Freddie Smith (1), Larry Faucette (1), Proto-disco (1), Buddy Lucas (1), The Ghetto Fighters (1), Band Of Gypsys (1)
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