Album: Cornerstones 1967-1970 by Jimi Hendrix (1990)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: High
Format: Compilation

Description: Cornerstones 1967–1970 is a 1990 compilation album by American guitarist Jimi Hendrix. It features 18 of his greatest hits, including live renditions of "Fire" and "Stone Free" from the Atlanta International Pop Festival, July 4, 1970. It was released on the Polydor label in the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe. The album entered the UK Albums Chart in November 1990 at No. 5, its highest position during a sixteen week stay in the chart. All songs were recorded between October 23, 1966 and August 1970. This was the only compact disc release at the time to have the studio version of "The Star Spangled Banner" (that appeared on the Rainbow Bridge LP).

Artist Background: James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music". Born in... Part of the Seattle, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Led Zeppelin, Cream, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Stevie Ray Vaughan

Music Scene: Part of the Seattle, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, High, 1990s, Compilation


Cornerstones 1967–1970 is a 1990 compilation album by American guitarist Jimi Hendrix. It features 18 of his greatest hits, including live renditions of "Fire" and "Stone Free" from the Atlanta International Pop Festival, July 4, 1970. It was released on the Polydor label in the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe. The album entered the UK Albums Chart in November 1990 at No. 5, its highest position during a sixteen week stay in the chart. All songs were recorded between October 23, 1966 and August 1970. This was the only compact disc release at the time to have the studio version of "The Star Spangled Banner" (that appeared on the Rainbow Bridge LP).

Cornerstones 1967-1970

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