album · April 22, 1997
First Rays of the New Rising Sun
Legacy RecordingsSee this day
psychedelic rockhard rockblues
This 1997 compilation collects material Jimi Hendrix recorded between 1968 and 1970, intended as the follow-up to Electric Ladyland. It features studio outtakes and live material that showcases his continued experimentation and virtuosity.
- The album was compiled and released posthumously by MCA Records and Legacy Recordings in 1997.
- The material on "First Rays of the New Rising Sun" was originally intended for Jimi Hendrix's fourth post-Experience album.
- The album features material recorded at various studios, including the Record Plant in New York and Olympic Studios in London.
Jimi Hendrix was a groundbreaking American guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. His 1997 posthumous release, "First Rays of the New Rising Sun," compiles material recorded between 1968 and 1970, intended as his fourth post-Encounter album.
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