Unreleased songs by Jimi Hendrix are among the many memorabilia of the late musician that will be auctioned next month, CNN reported.
For the first time, fans will be able to bid on a variety of personal items that reveal more about Hendrix's musical endeavors and his life offstage, according to entertainment memorabilia seller Propstore, which is hosting the auction.
Among the items are 50 rare cassette tapes, including master recordings of previously unheard songs, as well as personal documents such as pay stubs for him and his band, a handwritten form on which Hendrix requested to receive his birth certificate, dry cleaning bills and tour itineraries.
"When we first had the opportunity to explore this archive, we were immediately captivated by the depth and significance of the materials," says Mark Hochnam, a music consultant at Propstore.
"This is an incredible collection that not only reflects the personal life of Jimi Hendrix, but also transports you to a pivotal moment in music history," he adds. The collection comes from the archives of Patricia "Trixie" Sullivan, who worked closely with Hendrix's manager Mike Jeffrey.
According to Propstar's website, the London auction, which will be live-streamed, will take place on November 15 and will feature over 400 lots of music memorabilia. Other items to be sold include items related to Michael Jackson, Oasis, Queen, Arctic Monkeys and John Lennon.
Hendrix's active career as an artist lasted just four years, starting in the late 1960s before his death from an overdose at the age of 27 in 1970.
In that short period of time, Hendrix became one of the most successful and influential musicians of his era - blending rock, soul, blues and jazz into complex ballads that changed popular music. | BGNES
