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Live at Clark University

Jimi Hendrix · 1999

70 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock

A raw and electrifying showcase of Hendrix's improvisational genius and bluesy rock fervor captured in a live setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw energy of live performance
  • immersive concert experience
  • interviews adding personal context
  • wave-like pacing and dynamics
  • bluesy improvisation that captivates

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer studio polish over rawness
  • dislike lengthy instrumental segments

Where this album fits

Themes
live improvisation energy· 1960s counterculture spirit· electric blues mastery
Career context
Released posthumously in 1999, 'Live at Clark University' offers a glimpse into Jimi Hendrix's live performances during his brief but intense career. At this time, Hendrix was already recognized as a groundbreaking guitarist and cultural icon, having released landmark albums like 'Are You Experienced?' and 'Electric Ladyland' in the late 1960s. This album presents his unique blend of rock and blues, demonstrating his enduring influence on future generations.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· Stevie Ray Vaughan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band — Captures similar live improvisation energy and blues-rock fervor in a legendary performance setting.
Wheels of Fire by Cream — Shares the same electrifying blend of blues and rock with extended jams and improvisational spirit.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Jimi Hendrix: Pre-Concert Interview 20:56
  • 2 Fire 3:33
  • 3 Red House 7:09
  • 4 Foxey Lady 4:32
  • 5 Purple Haze 5:05
  • 6 Wild Thing 8:12
  • 7 Noel Redding: Post-Concert Interview 7:13
  • 8 Mitch Mitchell: Post-Concert Interview 8:58
  • 9 Jimi Hendrix: Post-Concert Interview 4:54

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