Jimi Hendrix Performing at Houston Music Hall – Iconic Black and White Fine Art Photograph

 

A Legend in Focus

Widely hailed as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Jimi Hendrix wasn’t just a musician—he was a phenomenon. A sonic pioneer, a cultural icon, and a firebrand of innovation who transformed the landscape of rock and roll forever.

 

Stories That Shaped a Myth

The stories of Hendrix are the stuff of legend:

— Lighting his guitar on fire at Monterey

— Playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” as the sun rose over Woodstock

— Covering Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in a London club—just one day after the album’s release

With Chas Chandler of The Animals as his manager and producer, Hendrix exploded onto the scene with otherworldly talent, style, and soul. And just as quickly as he arrived, he was gone—leaving behind a mythic legacy and a body of work that still echoes through time.

A Frame from the Front Row

One winter night in February 1968, I found myself with a front-row seat and a camera in hand as Hendrix took the stage at the Houston Music Hall. During a quiet, transcendent moment—while he gently played and sang “The Wind Cries Mary”—I pressed the shutter.

 

A Singular Moment, Captured

The resulting image is one I’m proud to share here.

A single frame from a fleeting moment.

A portrait of genius in motion.

I invite you to read the full story behind the photograph—and to experience a rare, up-close glimpse of an icon, captured in black and white.