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Jimi Hendrix — Maple Leaf Gardens
Toronto, May 3, 1969
Captured just hours after Hendrix's arrest at Toronto International Airport, this definitive image shows the guitarist at the zenith of his powers, turning a day of infamy into a night of sonic triumph. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
Photographed during a day of intense personal and professional pressure, the guitarist took the stage at Maple Leaf Gardens to deliver a masterclass in psychedelic blues. This photograph captures his raw, electric focus, preserving both the intensity and transcendental artistry of the performance. The expanded negative offers an unvarnished view of the stage environment, showcasing authentic details like painted wood bracing the PA stack and a visible audience member covering his ears from the feedback.
The Heritage
Shot by John Rowlands, this image is a cornerstone of Hendrix iconography and one of the most authentic records of the 1969 Toronto performance. The photograph conveys the scale and chaos of the Hendrix Experience, the intensity of the performance, and the reaction of the audience—every element grounding the image in reality. For collectors, it represents the intersection of rock rebellion and transcendental artistry.
Editions & Dimensions
SMALL (16") — Edition 150
Paper Size: 18.66" × 19.33"
Image Area: 16" × 16"
Margins: 1.33" (sides/top), 2" (bottom)
Shipping: 19"L × 5"W × 5"H, 2.0 lbs
MEDIUM (24") — Edition 100
Paper Size: 28" × 29"
Image Area: 24" × 24"
Margins: 2" (sides/top), 3" (bottom)
Shipping: 28"L × 5"W × 5"H, 3.0 lbs
LARGE (33") — Edition 50
Paper Size: 38.5" × 40.13"
Image Area: 33" × 33"
Margins: 2.75" (sides/top), 4.13" (bottom)
Shipping: 37"L × 6"W × 6"H, 4.0 lbs
Provenance & Release
Released for the first time as a professionally scanned, museum-grade print. Previously, only low-resolution, tightly cropped versions circulated. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited and hand-numbered. Museum-grade scanning and archival pigment printing on heavyweight, acid-free fine art paper.Toronto, May 3, 1969
Captured just hours after Hendrix's arrest at Toronto International Airport, this definitive image shows the guitarist at the zenith of his powers, turning a day of infamy into a night of sonic triumph. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
Photographed during a day of intense personal and professional pressure, the guitarist took the stage at Maple Leaf Gardens to deliver a masterclass in psychedelic blues. This photograph captures his raw, electric focus, preserving both the intensity and transcendental artistry of the performance. The expanded negative offers an unvarnished view of the stage environment, showcasing authentic details like painted wood bracing the PA stack and a visible audience member covering his ears from the feedback.
The Heritage
Shot by John Rowlands, this image is a cornerstone of Hendrix iconography and one of the most authentic records of the 1969 Toronto performance. The photograph conveys the scale and chaos of the Hendrix Experience, the intensity of the performance, and the reaction of the audience—every element grounding the image in reality. For collectors, it represents the intersection of rock rebellion and transcendental artistry.
Editions & Dimensions
SMALL (16") — Edition 150
Paper Size: 18.66" × 19.33"
Image Area: 16" × 16"
Margins: 1.33" (sides/top), 2" (bottom)
Shipping: 19"L × 5"W × 5"H, 2.0 lbs
MEDIUM (24") — Edition 100
Paper Size: 28" × 29"
Image Area: 24" × 24"
Margins: 2" (sides/top), 3" (bottom)
Shipping: 28"L × 5"W × 5"H, 3.0 lbs
LARGE (33") — Edition 50
Paper Size: 38.5" × 40.13"
Image Area: 33" × 33"
Margins: 2.75" (sides/top), 4.13" (bottom)
Shipping: 37"L × 6"W × 6"H, 4.0 lbs