Jimi Hendrix

blues rock, electric blues, hard rock, psychedelic rock

United States

"Bursting with dense guitar textures, Hendrix’s music radiates a hypnotic pulse that ignites both introspection and celebration."

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Career Arc

Jimi Hendrix's discography from 1965 to 2018

1965 1991 2018

Killing Floor (1965) Electric Jimi Hendrix (1968) Band of Gypsys (1970) Stepping Stone (1970) Rainbow Bridge – Original... (1971) The Cry of Love (1971) Dolly Dagger (1971) Angel (1971) War Heroes (1972) Friends from the Beginnin... (1972) Hear My Train A Comin' (1973) Loose Ends (1974) Crash Landing (1974) Midnight Lightning (1975) Re-Experienced (1975) Jimi Hendrix vol. 2 (1976) Woke Up This Morning and... (1980) Stone Free (1981) The Jimi Hendrix Concerts (1982) The Singles Album (1983)

Jimi Hendrix matters because he reshaped the very fabric of rock music, infusing it with an unprecedented sense of freedom and expression.

Jimi Hendrix matters because he reshaped the very fabric of rock music, infusing it with an unprecedented sense of freedom and expression. His performances were not just shows; they were experiences that invited listeners to explore the depths of sound and emotion, breaking down barriers between artist and audience. By approaching guitar not simply as an instrument but as a conduit for raw emotion, he opened the door for generations of musicians to embrace their individuality. Hendrix's approach to music was revolutionary, characterized by his innovative use of feedback, distortion, and effects that gave his sound an electric charge. He engaged in a sonic experimentation that was both visceral and cerebral, pushing the limits of traditional song structure. By blending elements from blues and rock with psychedelic influences, he created a dynamic soundscape that felt both rooted and transcendent, allowing listeners to lose themselves within the textures he conjured. Lyrically, Hendrix often explored themes of love, freedom, and existential reflection through a voice that oscillated between sincerity and surrealism. His storytelling weaved personal narratives with broader societal observations, drawing listeners into a dreamlike state where reality and imagination collided. This blend of impressionistic imagery with poignant emotional truths left an indelible mark on music.

Full discography

Jimi Hendrix's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

86 releases • 79 albums • 1 EP • 1965–2018

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Albums ()

Both Sides of the Sky

2018

Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show

2016

People, Hell & Angels

2013

West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology

2010

Valleys of Neptune

2010

Fire: The Jimi Hendrix Collection

2010

Live in Paris & Ottawa 1968

2008

Burning Desire

2006

Live at the Isle of Fehmarn

2005

Hear My Music

2004

Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Jimi Hendrix

2003

The Singles Collection

2003

Live at Berkeley: 1st show

2003

The Baggy's Rehearsal Sessions

2002

The Last Experience

2002

Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection

2001

Morning Symphony Ideas

2000

The Complete PPX Studio Recordings

2000

Live at Woodstock

1999

Live at the Fillmore East

1999

Live at Clark University

1999

BBC Sessions

1998

First Rays of the New Rising Sun

1997

South Saturn Delta

1997

Back to Berlin!

1996

Voodoo Soup

1995

Jimi by Himself - The Home Recordings

1995

Blues

1994

The Ultimate Experience

1992

Stages

1991

Live at Isle of Wight

1991

Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story

1990

Cornerstones: 1967–1970

1990

Live & Unreleased: The Radio Show

1989

Johnny B. Goode – An Original Video Soundtrack

1986

Kiss the Sky

1984

The Singles Album

1983

The Jimi Hendrix Concerts

1982

Stone Free

1981

Woke Up This Morning and Found Myself Dead

1980

Jimi Hendrix vol. 2

1976

Midnight Lightning

1975

Re-Experienced

1975

Loose Ends

1974

Crash Landing

1974

War Heroes

1972

Friends from the Beginning – Little Richard and Jimi Hendrix

1972

Rainbow Bridge – Original Motion Picture Sound Track

1971

The Cry of Love

1971

Band of Gypsys

1970

Hendrix in the West

Jimi Plays Berkeley

Live at the Oakland Coliseum

Live in Ottawa

Live at Woburn

Bleeding Heart

Paris 1967/San Francisco 1968

Blue Wild Angel: Live at the Isle of Wight

Experience Hendrix: The Best of Jimi Hendrix

Songs for Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts

Nine to the Universe

Radio One

Isle of Wight

Jimi Plays Monterey

Live at Berkeley

Live at Winterland

Woodstock

Live at Monterey

The Essential Jimi Hendrix

The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volume Two

Experience

Live Isle of Wight '70

Jimi Hendrix's unfinished fourth studio album

Band of Gypsys 2

Soundtrack Recordings from the Film Jimi Hendrix

More Experience

Variations on a Theme: Red House

Live at George's Club 20

Electric Jimi Hendrix

1968

EPs ()

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Singles ()

Hear My Train A Comin'

1973

Dolly Dagger

1971

Angel

1971

Stepping Stone

1970

Night Bird Flying

Killing Floor

1965

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Electric Jimi Hendri... (1968)

Band of Gypsys (1970)

Rainbow Bridge – Original Motion Picture Sound Track

Rainbow Bridge – Ori... (1971)

The Cry of Love (1971)

War Heroes (1972)

Friends from the Beginning – Little Richard and Jimi Hendrix

Friends from the Beg... (1972)

Loose Ends (1974)

Crash Landing (1974)

Midnight Lightning (1975)

Re-Experienced (1975)

Jimi Hendrix vol. 2 (1976)

Woke Up This Morning and Found Myself Dead

Woke Up This Morning... (1980)

Stone Free (1981)

The Jimi Hendrix Con... (1982)

The Singles Album (1983)

Kiss the Sky (1984)

Johnny B. Goode – An Original Video Soundtrack

Johnny B. Goode – An... (1986)

Live & Unreleased: T... (1989)

Lifelines: The Jimi... (1990)

Cornerstones: 1967–1... (1990)

Stages (1991)

Live at Isle of Wigh... (1991)

The Ultimate Experie... (1992)

Blues (1994)

Voodoo Soup (1995)

Jimi by Himself - Th... (1995)

Back to Berlin! (1996)

First Rays of the Ne... (1997)

South Saturn Delta (1997)

BBC Sessions (1998)

Live at the Fillmore... (1999)

Live at Clark Univer... (1999)

Live at Woodstock (1999)

Morning Symphony Ide... (2000)

The Complete PPX Stu... (2000)

Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection

Voodoo Child: The Ji... (2001)

The Last Experience (2002)

The Baggy's Rehearsa... (2002)

Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Jimi Hendrix

Martin Scorsese Pres... (2003)

The Singles Collecti... (2003)

Live at Berkeley: 1s... (2003)

Hear My Music (2004)

Live at the Isle of... (2005)

Burning Desire (2006)

Live in Paris & Otta... (2008)

Fire: The Jimi Hendr... (2010)

West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology

West Coast Seattle B... (2010)

Valleys of Neptune (2010)

People, Hell & Angel... (2013)

Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show

Machine Gun: The Fil... (2016)

Both Sides of the Sk... (2018)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jimi Hendrix sound like?

Bursting with dense guitar textures, Hendrix’s music radiates a hypnotic pulse that ignites both introspection and celebration. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock. Start with First Rays of the New Rising Sun.

What is the best Jimi Hendrix album to start with?

The best album to start with is "First Rays of the New Rising Sun" (1997). It's the most representative of what makes Jimi Hendrix worth hearing.

Who is Jimi Hendrix for?

If you're into hard rock and psychedelic rock, Jimi Hendrix is worth your time. Bursting with dense guitar textures, Hendrix’s music radiates a hypnotic pulse that ignites both introspection and celebration.

How many albums does Jimi Hendrix have?

Jimi Hendrix has 86 releases in their discography, including 79 albums and 1 EP.

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