Jimi Hendrix's US debut gets DVD release

Jimi Hendrix's US debut performance at the Monterey International Pop Festival in 1967 will be released on DVD for the first time this fall.

'The Jimi Hendrix Experience Live At Monterey' includes all the known film footage of the pivotal performance and previously unreleased interviews with the legendary guitarist. It is due to be released in the US on October 16.

It also includes The Rolling Stones' founding guitarist Brian Jones' introduction of the performance, which is widely believed to have launched Hendrix's career in the States.

A companion album of the same name is also set for release on CD and vinyl October 16.

In addition, a five-city concert tour celebrating Hendrix's music kicks off the same day at Constitution Hall in Washington, DC.

Original members of The Jimi Hendrix Experience as well as The Rolling Stones' former guitarist Mick Taylor, The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and blues giant Buddy Guy are set to perform on the tour.

The tour dates are:

Washington, DC Dar Constitution Hall (October 16)
New York, NY Beacon Theatre (17)
Hampton Beach, NH Casino Ballroom (18)
Atlantic City, NJ Etess Arena, Trump Taj Mahal (19)
Waterbury, CT Palace Theater (20)

The DVD and album tracklisting is:

Introduction by Brian Jones
'Killing Floor'
'Foxey Lady'
'Like A Rolling Stone'
'Rock Me Baby'
'Hey Joe'
'The Wind Cries Mary'
'Purple Haze'
'Wild Thing'

--By our Los Angeles staff.
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