QUESTION:

What albums did Jimi Hendrix release during his lifetime?

ANSWER:

If we focus on the core "catalog" releases during his lifetime, Hendrix released five core albums including ARE YOU EXPERIENCED (1967),AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE (1967), ELECTRIC LADYLAND (1968), SMASH HITS (1969), and BAND OF GYPSYS (1970). Hendrix's recordings were also featured on three compilations including short-printed ELECTRIC HENDRIX (1968), WOODSTOCK SOUNDTRACK (1970), and HISTORIC PERFORMANCES RECORDED AT THE MONTEREY INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL (1970). The song "If 6 Was 9" was also featured on the soundtrack to EASY RIDER (1969).

Prior to forming The Experience, Hendrix was a backing guitarist on albums from the likes of the Isley Brothers, Little Richard, Lonnie Youngblood, and Curtis Knight to name just a few. During the latter years of his life, Hendrix made guest appearances on several albums with the likes of Stephen Stills, Eire Apparent, Cat Mother, McGough & McGear, Fat Mattress, and many others. In most cases, these guest appearances were often left uncredited.

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