Jimi Hendrix - "Jimi's Halo Portrait", 1967
Jimi Hendrix Portrait 1967
Shot when Karl and his Hair dresser Created the First 60s "Afro" hair style!
Karl Ferris took some of the most unforgettable photographs of the 1960’s including eight album covers. He shot the images that were used to create the covers of the US release of all three studio albums for The Jimi Hendrix Experience. These include 'Are You Experienced', 'Axis: Bold as Love', (his photograph was used to create the illustration) and 'Electric Ladyland'. He also created Donovan's 'A Gift From a Flower to a Garden' box set.
Ferris was also commissioned to do a multitude of prominent concert posters and magazine features.
He received the compliment of a lifetime when Hendrix remarked to him, on seeing his portfolio,: “You’re doing with photography what I’m doing with music – going far out beyond the limits and Blowing minds”