Jimi Hendrix

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Some albums are so extraordinary that they influence generations of aspiring artists and even redefine entire genres. The Vinyl Frontier is a distinguished series of books that examine the making of these groundbreaking records.

Between his arrival in London and his untimely death four years later, Jimi Hendrix recorded some of the most compelling music in rock history. But his first record stands out from the rest. Are You Experienced is not only lyrical and coherent, powerful and playful, but it also showcases the musicianship of his bandmates Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell.

In this perceptive book, Sean Egan tells the story of Are You Experienced, from inception to production and beyond. Based on new interviews with key figures, his account includes not just the recording sessions, but the turmoil of the rest of Hendrix's life as well. With a track-by-track analysis, a round-up of critical reactions, and an examination of the album's influence on subsequent musical figures, this will long remain the definitive book on one of the greatest rock albums of the 20th century.