Hendrix jacket goes on sale

London - A psychedelic jacket belonging to rock legend Jimi Hendrix went on display yesterday just days before the 30th anniversary…

London - A psychedelic jacket belonging to rock legend Jimi Hendrix went on display yesterday just days before the 30th anniversary of his death.

The oriental-style green silk jacket, which features dragons, pagodas and flowers, was on show at the Hard Rock Cafe in central London. It is the highlight of Sotheby's annual sale of rock and roll memorabilia, to be held at the Cafe on Tuesday.

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