(CNN)- Jimi Hendrix’s unreleased songs are part of a series of items belonging to the late musician that will go up for auction next November.
For the first time, fans of the singer will have the opportunity to bid on several personal items that reveal more about Hendrix’s musical endeavors and his life off the stage, according to PropStore, the entertainment memorabilia seller that is hosting the auction.
Among the items are 50 rare tapes, including master recordings with unreleased tracks, as well as personal documents such as payment receipts for himself and his bandmates, a handwritten form on which Hendrix requested his birth certificate, dry cleaning invoices and travel itineraries. Is.
“When we first had the opportunity to explore this collection, we were immediately captivated by the depth and meaning of the content,” PropStore music and poster consultant Mark Hochnam said in a press release.
He said, “This is an incredible collection that not only reflects Jimi Hendrix’s personal life, but also takes you back to an important moment in music history.”
According to Propstore, the collection comes from the collection of Patricia “Trixie” Sullivan, who worked closely with Hendrix’s manager, Mike Jeffery.
The London auction, which will be broadcast live, will take place on November 15 and will include more than 400 items of music memorabilia. Propstore websiteOther items for sale belong to Michael Jackson, Oasis, Queen, Arctic Monkeys and John Lennon.
Hendrix’s active career as a performer lasted only four years, beginning in his late ’60s, before his death from an overdose in 1970 at the age of 27.
In that brief period, the rock guitarist, singer and songwriter became one of the most successful and influential musicians of his time, fusing rock, soul, blues and jazz into intricate ballads that changed popular music.
The unconventional guitarist and charismatic performer was discovered in a small club in New York before traveling to England in 1966, where he quickly made a name for himself.
Later that year, his band the Jimi Hendrix Experience released the hit song “Hey Joe”, followed by an influential debut album the following year.
On the recommendation of Paul McCartney, the Seattle-born musician gave a sensational performance at the Monterey International Pop Festival in California in the summer of 1967.
