Jimi Hendrix: iOS app announced

Sony Music, Experience Hendrix and Universal Mind have teamed up for an iOS Jimi Hendrix app. The free download offers text, photos and videos, as well as an interactive map showing key places in his life.

Does the sound of "Purple Haze" fire you up? Or does "Foxey Lady" have you playing air guitar to the classic riffs? Expertly made for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch in conjunction with Experience Hendrix LLC, this interactive app is the most innovative Jimi Hendrix experience available anywhere.

Jimi Hendrix changed the music world forever and inspired generations of fans with his music, lyrics and prose. Whether you are a lifelong fan, or new to his legacy, you can explore his vast library of music; dive into his full history, career and accomplishments through storytelling, images and videos; and relive some of his most famous concerts, venues and recordings as you pass by historic locations using the interactive map.

Features include:

* Discography — Flip through the full collection of Hendrix's albums. iTunes integration lets you play the songs you own, sample those you don't and purchase new tracks from within the app.
* Filmography — Discover documentaries, live performances, and other films about Hendrix.
* Venues — See photos, video clips, and descriptions of the concert venues that defined the Hendrix legacy
* Locations — Geo fencing alerts will let you know when you are near Hendrix landmarks. Visiting the landmarks will award you virtual passport stamps.
* Social Media Integration – Share accomplishments and information from the app with your social network with the integrated Twitter sheet and Facebook.
* Connect the experience across multiple devices — Use AirPlay to connect with your Apple TV or Airplay speakers