Jimi Hendrix, Santa Clara Pop Festival, San Jose, CA, May 25, 1969.

$300 In stock

This black-and-white photograph captures Jimi Hendrix performing live at the Santa Clara Pop Festival in San Jose, California, on May 25, 1969. Shot by photographer Joel Axelrad / Retro Photo Archive, this image preserves a defining moment from his iconic 1960s concert career.

Available in sizes 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, 20x24, and 24x36
Photographed by Joel Axelrad / Retro Photo Archive
Taken at the Santa Clara Pop Festival, San Jose, CA, on May 25, 1969
Classic black-and-white concert portrait from the 1960s

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Miles ★★★★★ Sep 11, 2026

The black-and-white grain in this shot is gorgeous, way richer than the glossy reprints I usually see. You can almost hear the feedback squeal just looking at his hands on the Strat. Been staring at it on my wall for a week now.

Victoria A. ★★★★★ Sep 10, 2026

I've got this framed next to my turntable and the black-and-white tones hold up beautifully, especially the detail in his hands on the fretboard. Knowing it was shot at the Santa Clara Pop Festival in May '69 makes it feel like a real slice of history rather than just a poster.

Steven ★★★★★ Sep 9, 2026

The grain and contrast on this print really bring out the intensity of that live show, you can almost hear the feedback. It’s a sharp, well-documented piece of history that feels like it belongs in a gallery, not just a frame. I’ve stared at it a dozen times already.