Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Sound

Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Sound illustrates Hendrix's musical evolution from his early days in Seattle, to his time as a journeyman musician touring the southern "chitlin' circuit" and in New York City, to his explosion on the popular music scene in London and beyond. The exhibition and the visitor experience weave together the various musical styles and cultures that Hendrix soaked up throughout his all-too-short journey.

Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Sound is the first in a series of ongoing Hendrix-related exhibitions, exploring different facets of the life and legacy of the creative genius, ranging from his unique, flamboyant fashion-sense, to his early days playing rhythm and blues in Nashville.

Traces of Hendrix can be found throughout EMP|SFM, from interviews in Sound and Vision: Artists Tell Their Stories, stories of his early bands in Northwest Passage and rocking out karaoke-style to "Purple Haze" in On Stage.

Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Sound features:

• An iconic guitar wall displaying guitars from the EMP|SFM collection, in addition to loaned items, for example: Hendrix's Woodstock Fender Stratocaster and his Saville Theatre and Monterey Pop Festival guitar shards.
• A musical and cultural timeline visualizing Hendrix's career, within the larger context of popular culture. It will focus on Hendrix's specific musical experiences and how these areas shaped his musical outlook.
• A sound effects interactive demonstrating how Hendrix used effects pedals to create a new instrument out of the guitar.
• A mixing interactive showing Hendrix as an innovator and forefather of modern recording technology.
• In the Play On Theater, guests can view rare Hendrix films and other footage.

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Jimi Hendrix's final resting place is at the Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton, WA. For additional information visit http://www.jimihendrixmemorial.com/.

Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Sound was created in conjunction with Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.

 

Exhibition located in the No Wasted Notes Gallery on Level 2 of EMP|SFM. (PDF -- 2.3MB) Main image: Experience Music Project permanent collection.