Sterling silver winner's medal for the "Playboy All-Star Jazz and Pop Poll" awarded posthumously to legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Sterling silver, 62 mm, 120 gm. The face features the iconic Playboy bunny, encircled by the legend: "Playboy All-Star Jazz and Pop Poll Winner." The plain reverse is handsomely engraved: "Jimi Hendrix, 1971, Hall of Fame." Stamped below with the Robbins "Sterling" hallmark. Housed in a form-fitting hinged leather case. In fine condition.
Jimi Hendrix was elected to the Playboy Jazz & Pop Hall of Fame as a result of the magazine's 1971 reader's poll, which kicked off in October 1970—one month after the rock icon's death. Inducted alongside Janis Joplin and Elvis Presley, this selection marked a significant shift in the Hall of Fame's focus from traditional jazz figures to influential rock and pop artists. Hendrix's posthumous inclusion underscored his profound impact on music and culture, solidifying his legacy as a transformative figure in the evolution of modern music.
Consignor notes that the medal originates from the collection of Bob Levine, who was Hendrix's US manager at the time of his death in 1970.
