Jimi Hendrix had cemented his rank among rock’s greatest guitarists long before his untimely death on September 18, 1970. This solo album from the Saxon founder is the only latest such testimonial, having originally been conceived to showcase material that didn’t fit his parent band. Of course, what began as a side project soon mushroomed into a more ambitious affair.
The thunderous opening track gets matters off to a flying start; it’s a rousing tribute to how Hendrix’s vision influenced Oliver’s formative
