Jimi Hendrix photographed by Gered Mankowitz

James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942  –  September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter. He is widely considered to be the greatest guitarist in musical history, and one of the most influential musicians of his era across a range of genres.  After initial success in Europe with his group The Jimi Hendrix Experience, he achieved fame in the United States following his 1967 performance at the Monterey Pop Festival. Later, Hendrix headlined the iconic 1969 Woodstock Festival and the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. He often favored raw overdriven amplifiers with high gain and treble and helped develop the previously undesirable technique of guitar amplifier feedback.

Hendrix, as well as his friend Eric Clapton, popularized use of the wah-wah pedal in mainstream rock which he often used to deliver an exaggerated sense of pitch in his solos, particularly with high bends, complex guitar playing, and use of legato. As a record producer, Hendrix also broke new ground in using the recording studio as an extension of his musical ideas. He was one of the first to experiment with stereophonic phasing effects for rock recording.

Hendrix was influenced by blues artists such as B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Albert King and Elmore James,  rhythm and blues and soul guitarists Curtis Mayfield and Steve Cropper, and the jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Hendrix (who was then known as ‘Maurice James’) began dressing and wearing a moustache like Little Richard when he performed and recorded in his band from March 1, 1964 through to the spring of 1965.  In 1966, Hendrix stated, “I want to do with my guitar what Little Richard does with his voice”.

Hendrix won many of the most prestigious rock music awards in his lifetime, and has been posthumously awarded many more, including being inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005. An English Heritage blue plaque was erected in his name on his former residence at Brook Street, London, in September 1997. A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (at 6627 Hollywood Blvd.) was dedicated in 1994. In 2006, his debut US album, Are You Experienced, was inducted into the United States National Recording Registry, and Rolling Stone named Hendrix the top guitarist on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all-time in 2003.

**Picture shown is available in limited edition print  signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz  and is available to purchase here.

Keith Richards at home photographed by Gered Mankowitz.

Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943) is an English musician, songwriter, and founding member of the Rolling Stones. Rolling Stone magazine said Richards had created “rock’s greatest single body of riffs”, and placed him as the “10th greatest guitarist of all time.” Fourteen songs written by Richards and songwriting partner and band vocalist, Mick Jagger, are listed among Rolling Stone Magazine’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.  Richards’ notoriety for illicit drug use stems in part from several drug busts during the late 1960s and 1970s.

**Picture shown is available in limited edition print in different sizes, signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz and is available to purchase here.

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Legende Celebrity Art are hosting a Celebrity Art and Memorabilia event in aid of Aiducation the charity that supports young people to gain much needed education. TV and Radio Presenter Mike Read shall be conducting a live auction and also there shall be a silent auction of highly desirable pieces of art including works by the world famous photographer Terry O’Neill at London’s most famous night club Whisky Mist, 35 Hertford Street, London W1J 7SD. Celebrities, VIP’s attending this exclusive event.

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Last Thursday 14th April the Chelsea Club private members health club at Chelsea FC hosted an exclusive Charity art event in aid of Help a Capital Child. Legende Celebrity Art presented photographic works by Terry O’Neill, himself a big Chelsea FC supporter and Gered Mankowitz.

Legende have been invited back to the Chelsea Club to exhibit more work….watch this space

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This is our second event at London’s most exclusive location in Mayfair. Clients include Prince William, Celebrities and VIP’s. Prompt start 7.30pm.

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Legende Celebrity Art have teamed up with Compton Cassey Gallery in an exhibition selling the works of Gered Mankowitz images of Jimi Hendrix at the Science Museum 3rd – 6th February 2011. The art fair is organized by Watercolours Works on Paper.

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Pommery the French Champagne house located in Reim has kindly struck a deal to donate champagne to the fundraising auction event Tuesday 1st February 2011 in aid of UCLH at Whisky Mist organized by Legende Celebrity Art.

Founded in 1858 by Alexander Louis Pommery and Narcisse Greno and is owned by the Vranken company who also own Heidsieck & Co Monopole and Demoiselle as part of their portfolio.

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Thursday 30th December 2010 6.30pm – 10pm
46 – 48 Shepherd Market, Mayfair (nearest tube station Green Park)

‘Pop Up’ Art

Jimi Hendrix by Gered Mankowitz

This exhibition will feature works by exclusive artists such as Allan Warren, Gered Mankowitz, Rich Simmons, Christian Furr, Terry O’Neill, and Douglas Kirkland whose pieces will be on sale throughout the evening.

A ‘one off’ special offer is being made available with a 10% discount across all art pieces including a 6ft x 4ft image of David Bowie by Terry O’Neill for the Diamond Dogs photo shoot 1975 etched on to Aluminium.

David Bowie by Terry O’Neill

The event commences from 6.30pm onwards with hospitality provided.

For more information or to RSVP please contact richardevans@legendecelebrityart.com or telephone him on 0203 375 8207.

A new specialist cancer division to be built at UCLH will benefit from the proceeds of an art and memorabilia auction hosted by Legende Celebrity Art Tuesday 1st February 2011 7.30pm -10pm at London’s Premier Night Club Whisky Mist. 

Legende Celebrity Art will be launching a new range of memorabilia to coincide with the launch of several micro web sites including Legende Heritage Art and Legende Sports Art. The Award Winning TV Host, Broadcaster and Author  and good friend of Legende Celebrity Art Dr David Bull will be hosting the evening joined by guests; celebrities, supporters of UCLH Cancer Division Appeal, art collectors and press including OK magazine and national press. Works include legendary world famous photographers Terry O’Neill, Gered Mankowitz, Danny Clifford, and artists Barry Novis, Rich Simmons, Laura Lian etc

Thanks goes to our partners Kim Smolders at Whisky Mist, Nia Thomas at Nia Thomas PR, Lee Atkins at LJA Live and The Gents Lounge.

50% of any monies received over the reserve price goes directly to UCLH Cancer Centre Appeal registered charity number 1077638.

For more information please email richardevans@legendecelebrityart,com For those guests who wish to stay on after the event are strongly advised to book at table direct with Whisky Mist. 

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