This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/23/2011
GOTTA HAVE ROCK AND ROLL is proud to present for the first time at auction Jimi Hendrix’s guitar strap from his hand painted guitar played and burned at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. This was Jimi’s first U.S. concert and has become one of the most iconic moments in Rock and Roll history. The consignor and a friend were at the concert when during the performance of “Wild Thing” Jimi smashed his guitar while he lit it on fire. Jimi then threw the pieces of the guitar into the audience. The consignor and friend were at the right place at the right time and they caught part of the body with the guitar strap attached. This moment has been captured on film and can be seen on the Monterey Pop video which is included with this lot. They decided that one person would keep the piece of the body and the other the strap. The consignor of the strap is the original person who caught it at the concert and it has been in his possession until this time. The body was sold at auction in the early 1990’s. There are hundreds of photographs of Jimi wearing the strap, several are included with the lot. The strap is in good condition having survived rock and roll history. The winning bidder will have the opportunity to speak with the seller.