
Jimi Hendrix Performing At The Newport Jazz Festival

by Ted Kessel
Title
Jimi Hendrix Performing At The Newport Jazz Festival
Artist
Ted Kessel
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Great candid image of the legendary rock guitarist, Jimi Hendrix performing at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1968. This incredible close up was captured by photographer Ted Kessel.
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music".
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February 17th, 2021
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