album · March 5, 1971
The Cry of Love
Legacy RecordingsSee this day
classic rockpsychedelic rockfolk rock
This 1971 release presents a more mellow, introspective side of Jimi Hendrix, showcasing his evolving songwriting and musicality in the period before his death. It stands as a vital document of his artistic development beyond the psychedelic rock for which he was most famous.
- The album was rushed into release by Jimi Hendrix's manager, Michael Jeffery, shortly after Hendrix's death.
- It features contributions from the original Experience members Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, alongside other notable musicians like Billy Cox and Buddy Miles.
- Despite its posthumous release and unfinished state, the album reached number 20 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Jimi Hendrix was a groundbreaking guitarist and songwriter, known for his innovative use of effects and electrifying stage presence in the late 1960s. In early 1971, he was recording material that would form his first posthumous studio album.
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