Guitar Center, Hal Leonard Corporation and Experience Hendrix are pleased to announce a special autograph session with Jimi Hendrix's sister, Janie L. Hendrix (President & CEO of Experience Hendrix) at the Hollywood, California (7425 Sunset Blvd) location of Guitar Center on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 2 p.m.

Jimi Hendrix will forever be remembered for his innovative electric sound, creative style and energetic performances. He is, without a doubt, one of the greatest musicians who ever lived. Thirty-five years after his death, the influence of his music is stronger than ever, and he remains an icon of immense power and respect.

Compiled by Jimi's sister, Jimi Hendrix: The Lyrics is an extraordinarily personal book that includes numerous examples of Hendrix’s lyrics showcasing his considerable gift as a composer, spotlighting the musician’s brilliance and offering new ways to appreciate his artistry.

ABOUT JIMI HENDRIX: THE LYRICS
Jimi Hendrix was such an extraordinary guitarist, it can be easy to forget that just as much passion, soul and precision went into his lyrics. Inspired by Bob Dylan, Hendrix was a fearless lyrical innovator, willing to let his imagination guide him to landscapes of words hitherto unexplored within the realms of pop music. This extraordinarily personal book includes numerous examples of Jimi's handwritten lyrics, often scribbled on hotel stationery, and photos of Jimi accompanying every song. From the existential euphoria of "I Don't Live Today" to the elusive beauty of "Little Wing" to the psychedelic blues of "My Friend" to the otherworldly "1983 (... A Merman I Should Turn to Be)," the lyrics of Jimi Hendrix remain among the greatest in the pantheon of rock, infused with the same inventiveness, virtuosity and courage that informed his guitar playing. Readers will of course also thrill to see such Hendrix classics as "Purple Haze," "Foxey Lady," "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)," "The Wind Cries Mary," "Dolly Dagger" and "Are You Experienced?" Jimi Hendrix: The Lyrics is sure to be one of the leading gift books of the season and a perennial for fans for years to come. The Lyrics is presented in a special hardcover coffee-table style format annotating more than 70 of Hendrix's most beloved works in one stunning package; complete with extensive full-color and b/w photos and illustrations throughout.

Can't attend the autograph session, you can always order a copy of Jimi Hendrix: The Lyrics (signed or unsigned) through Authentic Hendrix: The Official Jimi Hendrix Online Store.

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