Hendrix jacket goes for £35,000

London - A jacket belonging to Jimi Hendrix was bought for £35,000 at a UK auction last night.

London - A jacket belonging to Jimi Hendrix was bought for £35,000 at a UK auction last night.

The oriental-style green silk jacket, which features dragons, pagodas and flowers on its back was bought by the Hard Rock Cafe for its new restaurant in Manchester.

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