Rock star Jimi Hendrix performs his final concert 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1970)


Video: 'Jimi Hendrix - Fehmarn 1970'

(Sunday, September 6, 1970, 12:56 p.m. Central European Summer Time) — Rock star Jimi Hendrix performed what turned out to be his final concert today at the Open Air Love & Peace Festival in Fehmarn, West Germany.


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Hendrix was met with booing and jeering from fans in response to his cancellation of a show slated for the end of the previous night’s bill due to torrential rain and risk of electrocution.


Video: 'Jimi Hendrix Last Performance ' Love and Peace Festival ' 1970 Isle of Fehmarn, Germany'

After the gig, Hendrix immediately left the premises and left for London, where he died on Sept. 18, 1970.