Jimi Hendrix's 1960s London apartment is set to open to the public as a museum by February 2016.
Dubbed as one of the greatest pioneers in rock music, Hendrix had produced music that has inspired many great musicians, including Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Beastie Boys. Now his fans can finally take a peek into his apartment where he lived in the last years of his life.
According to Telegraph UK, the home is located at 23 Brook Street at the heart of London's West End. Hendrix lived here between 1968-1969, renting it for £30 a week. Though born as an American, Hendrix reportedly referred to his London flat as his "first real home."
Coincidentally, the apartment is directly adjacent to the home of another musical genius: classical composer George Frideric Handel. Handel's flat from the 18th century has actually been open to the public since 2001, but now, the two houses will be joined as one museum celebrating the two men and their contribution to the music industry. It will be called as "Handel and Hendrix in London Museum."
In 2010, Hendrix's apartment opened to the public for 12 days, to raise funds for renovation costs the permanent museum project would entail.
The renovation, amounting to $3.7 million, has finally restored Hendrix's third floor apartment to its 1960s look. Visitors will see original items of the great guitarist and songwriter, including his famous Epiphone acoustic guitar.
It will be interesting to see the stark contrast between the two musicians who lived in different eras. Though their music styles were vastly different from each other, both men have left a great impression on the history of music.
Alistair Stranack, Chairman of the Handel House Trust, told Telegraph UK, "Our research into the building and Hendrix's circle of friends and acquaintances has enabled us to present an image of what life was like in his time at Brook Street. While it has been a pleasure to have been working in Jimi's bedroom for the past few years, it is even more pleasing to be able to throw it open to everybody else."
Tickets for the tour are now on sale, for £10 per person. The museum opens on Feb. 10, 2016.
Watch this video from Associated Press, showing the Hendrix apartment during its 2010 exhibit:
