Seminole Hard Rock Life December 2016 - January 2017 | Página 16

memorabilia spotlight
Jimi Hendrix
Clothing – 1960

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he incomparable Jimi Hendrix playing “The
Star Spangled Banner” at Woodstock in the
early morning hours of Monday, August 18th,
1969 is one of the indelible images of the
1960s. Hendrix not only defined the electric
guitar for a generation, but also the “electric
gypsy” fashion that is synonymous with
the hippie movement. The boots on display
belonged to Jimi. They’re a bit of a stylistic
departure from the usual Hendrix look.

Buddy Holly
Clothing – 1950

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his suit was worn on stage by Buddy Holly
while touring with his band, the Crickets,
in 1956. Buddy was quite possibly the single
greatest songwriter of the early rock ‘n’ roll
era. With timeless compositions like “That’ll
Be the Day”, “Peggy Sue” and “Oh Boy!”, it’s
hard to believe that an artist of his stature
and influence never saw age 23. Buddy Holly’s
shadow still looms large over the pop world
more than half a century after his death.

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