Universal Publishing will now represent the songs of Jimi Hendrix globally.
Experience Hendrix LLC, the company started by Jimi’s father James ‘Al’ Hendrix and now run by Jimi’s sister Janie, has inked for rights to use the songs anywhere in the world for movie soundtracks, television, advertising and other opportunities.Universal Publishing booss David Renzer and Janie Hendrix announced the deal today.
“We are excited about working with David Renzer and the UMPG staff,” Janie said in a statement. “Our beloved Jimi has long been recognized as the greatest guitarist ever and the most amazing performer in music history. His ability to expand the frontiers of composition with an almost supernatural sense of melody and rhythm coupled with his truly poetic lyricism has made his catalogue of songs one of the true cornerstones of musical art for each successive generation. His matchless skill, creativity and imagination on the guitar continue to give those who have come after him an elusive standard to strive for. Jimi’s catalogue demands the best and we feel very comfortable entrusting the stewardship of his work to our UMPG partners”.
Songs included in the agreement are ‘Foxey Lady’, ‘The Wind Cries Mary’ and ‘Voodoo Child’.
"We are so honored that Experience Hendrix has chosen Universal Music Publishing Group to represent their iconic catalogue,” David Renzer said. “Jimi Hendrix’s catalogues represents the work of one of the premiere artists of our time and we look forward to working closely with the Hendrix family in representing these amazing songs”.
Universal will now source opportunities exclusively around the world for the Hendrix songs.
