Courtesy: Legacy Recordings
The latest compilation of songs from Jimi Hendrix made a big splash in its debut. People, Hell and Angels debuted on the Billboard 200 at #2 and the Billboard Hard Music Chart in the #1 spot. It’s the highest charting Hendrix album since his landmark 1968 album, Electric Ladyland. That album spent two weeks at number one that year. The most previous compilation of Hendrix songs, Valleys of Neptune, also on Legacy Recordings, debuted and peaked at #4.
People, Hell and Angels’ #1 chart position comes thanks to combined sales of the record from both online and brick-and-mortar outlets. The album’s lead single, ‘Somewhere’, has also gone to the #1 position, according to a segment of CBS’ CBS This Morning. “Jimi Hendrix (born November 27th, 1942) died in 1970 at the age of 27,” said host Charlie Rose. “But his influence on music continues to this day. The album as a whole is considered an important part of any Hendrix fan’s library. The album’s release has also triggered a resurgence in interest in the legendary guitarist’s other works. The Best Of, South Saturn Delta, Are You Experienced, and Axis: Bold As Love have all moved up on the latest album charts as a result of the latest LP’s release.
People, Hell and Angels has received high marks from across the music and entertainment industry. NPR’s World Café will be showcased in a pair of hour-long broadcasts as well as on the Dan Akroyd-hosted radio series, “Elwood’s Bluesmobile.” “Elwood’s Bluesmobile” is syndicated on 180 commercial radio stations across America, Canada, and the Armed Forces Network. The album is available now in stores and online. Fans can order it online through the official Jimi Hendrix website, http://www.jimihendrix.com. Fans can also get news on the latest Jimi Hendrix releases and more on the official Jimi Hendrix website as well as the official Jimi Hendrix Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/ThejimiHendrixExperience.
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