Jimi Hendrix. 34 years after his death at the age of 27, his popularity remains at a peak and his music still sounds cutting edge and contemporary. Jimi seemed to pack more into those 27 years than many do in three times that amount of time. Fortunately, much of his work has been preserved. But now, an absolutely stellar new album featuring an illustrious list of Hendrix admirers has been released. Called "Power of Soul", the 19 song collection features Jimi's songs performed by no less than Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, John Lee Hooker, Sting, Prince and many more.

Who better to discuss this collection than Jimi's younger sister Janie (President/CEO of Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.) and Hendrix expert, long time family friend and Music Catalog Manager of the family owned Experience Hendrix LLC, John McDermott? Last December we presented a show based on Jimi's music with producer Eddie Kramer and bassist Billy Cox. Our phones were blazing that night. Eddie suggested we enlist John and Janie for a different slant on things at some point in the future. This is the perfect project; the time is now. Proceeds from this album will go to the Jimi Hendrix Scholarship Fund in conjunction with The United Negro College Fund. For more information about Rockline and station affiliates be sure to visit rocklineradio.com.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to spend a night playing Jimi's music, listening to some of the inspired performances on "Power of Soul" and hearing what it really was like with the greatest guitarist ever, from those who know. Get your call in early; the lines will be set ablaze again, exclusively on the next ROCKLINE!

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