Jimi Hendrix is no stranger to biographers, but the story of the psychedelic rock legend may be best told by one of his closest confidants. Leon Hendrix is set to release Jimi Hendrix: A Brother's Story, a biography about his late brother. In honor of Jimi's 70th birthday, Leon unravels the singular life and career of one of music's most iconic figures — from the guitarist's humble beginnings to his tumultuous life of stardom.
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Leon Hendrix's Jimi Hendrix: A Brother's Story is slated for release in May 2012.
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