I shot these rare photos of Jimi Hendrix in April 1969. I first offered these original prints (printed by the original photographer, from the original negatives) of Hendrix for sale to a broad market in February, 2008. I launched this effort with five of the best images from that 1969 live concert.

In April 1969 the Jimi Hendrix Experience Band performed a concert in Raleigh, North Carolina. This was during the last American tour of the Experience Band and only four months before Woodstock.

As an art student specializing in black and white photography I was well trained and equipped for the event. I was incredibly fortunate to gain access at the edge of the stage, giving me the chance to shoot quality closeup images using only available light - no flash. Original photos of Jimi Hendrix are not common. I have seen many, many photos that were taken of Hendrix and there are very few that compare to these in intensity, drama, and technical quality. A rare combination.

All photos Copyright by Robert Hewgley