Singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Widely hailed by music fans and critics alike, Hendrix is considered to be one of the most influential electric guitarists in rock music history. He achieved worldwide fame in 1967 playing at the Monterey Pop Festival, then headlined the iconic 1969 Woodstock Festival before his death in 1970, at the age of 27. Ultra-rare ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10, American Airlines letterhead, November 16, 1968. Letter to Jerry. Hendrix writes, in full, “To Jerry, Your sister is out of sight plus beautiful plus groovy plus ALIVE plus electric. I hope well for you in the future of whatever you may go through. Remember yourself. Jimi Hendrix.” Hendrix adds a heart next to his signature, followed by “to your sister.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Jerry written in 1992 explaining how the Hendrix letter was obtained. Letter reads, “In November of 1968, my sister Melinda had a flight from New York to L.A. On the flight roster of important people was the name Jimi Hendrix. After the flight had taken off, she introduced herself & told him she was a fan of his & had a brother that really liked his music also. But she was too embarrassed to ask for his autograph. As the flight neared its end, she finally asked him but he said he was a little busy right then, he was sitting with another man talking business. As he was leaving the plane, he went up to my sister and apologized for being a little short with her and said give me your brother’s address and I will send him my autograph. A few days later I received a letter and autograph from the Jimi Hendrix. I have kept & cherished the letter ever since. Now I am entrusting it to Larry Gatpandan on this day 7-18-92.” Intersecting mailing folds, some light creasing and wrinkling, and very faint, unobtrusive areas of toning, otherwise fine condition. Hendrix items have always been one of the most desirable and elusive prizes for serious collectors of rock autographs. LOA Roger Epperson/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
