[HENDRIX JIMI]: (1942-1970) American rock guitarist and singer. A pair of funky red corduroy ribbed bell bottom trousers owned and worn by Jimi Hendrix in 1968, with a zip fastener and elasticated waist band, and two small inside pockets, measuring approximately 38” in length and 11” wide at the base. A wonderful and desirable piece of memorabilia associated with one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20^th century, who was also noted for his fashion sense, typifying the 1960s and counter-culture movement. Some light age wear, VG

 

Provenance: The present trousers were previously sold by Bonhams in their sale of Film Entertainment and Autographs, Psychedelic and Underground Posters, Rock and Pop, Rare Records on 21^st, 22^nd & 23^rd March 1995 (Lot 2472). Their catalogue entry, a copy of which is included in the present lot, stated that the trousers were worn by Hendrix 'in 1968 Civic Auditorium, Bakersfield, California, Oct. 26, seen on camera by Ron Rafaelli, photographer with Jimi at this time'.