Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix is pictured head-on during a session at Mankowitz's studio in London in 1967. The photographer recalled "I had the privilege to work with Jimi twice in 1967... We got on incredibly well and I found him to be a most charming, humble and witty person as well as a willing and enthusiastic subject."

Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix is pictured head-on during a session at Mankowitz's studio in London in 1967. The photographer recalled "I had the privilege to work with Jimi twice in 1967... We got on incredibly well and I found him to be a most charming, humble and witty person as well as a willing and enthusiastic subject.

The crowd invade the pool as The Jimi Hendrix Experience perform at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA, September 14, 1968.

Colorized triple image of the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix is pictured smoking during a photography session in London in 1967. Hendrix made a name for himself in blues-obsessed Swinging London, where he wrote his most famous songs and recorded the bulk of his three studio albums.

Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix is sitting during a session at Mankowitz's studio in London in 1967. The photographer recalled "I had the privilege to work with Jimi twice in 1967... We got on incredibly well and I found him to be a most charming, humble and witty person as well as a willing and enthusiastic subject."

Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix is pictured smoking during a photography session in London in 1967. Hendrix made a name for himself in blues-obsessed Swinging London, where he wrote his most famous songs and recorded the bulk of his three studio albums.

One of the incredible pieces from the collaboration between Walter Knabe, an American multi-disciplinary fine artist, and renowned English rock and roll photographer, Gered Mankowitz, this print of Jimi Hendrix was created using a 1967 portrait photo shot in black and white. The two artists worked together to create an image that maintains the integrity of Mankowitz's photograph while blending in Knabe's signature hand crafted screen printing and hand painted detail.

Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix's annotated contact sheet from a session at Mankowitz's studio in London in 1967. The photographer recalled "I had the privilege to work with Jimi twice in 1967... We got on incredibly well and I found him to be a most charming, humble and witty person as well as a willing and enthusiastic subject."

Guitar legend Jimi Hendrix is photographed on his knees, setting his Fender Stratocaster alight while performing "Fire" at the Monterey Pop Music Festival in California on June 18, 1967. This was the first time Ed Caraeff took photos of Hendrix and this photograph is widely regarded as one of the most iconic photos in rock history, and the only image to appear twice on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

Guitar legend Jimi Hendrix is photographed on his knees, setting his Fender Stratocaster alight while performing "Fire" at the Monterey Pop Music Festival in California on June 18, 1967. This was the first time Ed Caraeff took photos of Hendrix and this photograph is widely regarded as one of the most iconic photos in rock history, and the only image to appear twice on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

Jimi Hendrix plays his Fender Stratocaster guitar while performing at the Monterey International Pop Music Festival in Monterey, California on June 18, 1967. The three-day festival was the first major American performance for the legendary guitarist, and would see him signed to a major label along with other breakout acts like Janis Joplin and The Who.

Jimi Hendrix is photographed backstage before his show at the Anaheim Convention Center on February 9, 1968. Donning a embellished hat, spotted blazer, and psychedelic shirt, Hendrix was both a musical and style icon of the 1960s before his death at age 27.

Jimi Hendrix on stage at the Newport Pop Festival, Northridge, California, June 22, 1969. Donning his recognizable headscarf and an electric blue kaftan, Hendrix was both a musical and style icon of the 1960s before his death at age 27.

Jimi Hendrix is photographed performing on stage with The Experience in 1969. Adorned in his easily recognizable headscarf and vest, Hendrix was both a musical and style icon of the 1960s before his death at age 27. 

Guitar legend Jimi Hendrix is photographed shooting pool at the Bel Air home of John and Michelle Phillips of The Mamas the Papas on July 1, 1967. Hendrix would open for the band at California's Hollywood Bowl music festival the following month, before returning as the event's headliner in 1968. 

Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix is pictured head-on during a session at Mankowitz's studio in London in 1967. The photographer recalled "I had the privilege to work with Jimi twice in 1967... We got on incredibly well and I found him to be a most charming, humble and witty person as well as a willing and enthusiastic subject."

Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix is pictured laughing during a photography session in London in 1967. Hendrix made a name for himself in blues-obsessed Swinging London, where he wrote his most famous songs and recorded the bulk of his three studio albums.

Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix is stares into the camera during a session at Mankowitz's studio in London in 1967. The photographer recalled "I had the privilege to work with Jimi twice in 1967... We got on incredibly well and I found him to be a most charming, humble and witty person as well as a willing and enthusiastic subject."

This iconic color-blocked print features legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix during a photo studio session in London in 1967. The photographer recalled "I had the privilege to work with Jimi twice in 1967...We got on incredibly well and I found him to be a most charming, humble and witty person as well as a willing and enthusiastic subject."

Jimi Hendrix is captured with his hands on his hips during a session at Mankowitz's studio in London in 1967. The photographer recalled "I had the privilege to work with Jimi twice in 1967...We got on incredibly well and I found him to be a most charming, humble and witty person as well as a willing and enthusiastic subject."

Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix smiles as he smokes during a session at Mankowitz's studio in London in 1967. The photographer recalled "I had the privilege to work with Jimi twice in 1967... We got on incredibly well and I found him to be a most charming, humble and witty person as well as a willing and enthusiastic subject."