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Zayn Malikis paying tribute to a music legend.
TheOne Directionalum, 29, released a cover ofJimi Hendrix’s 1971 single “Angel” from the late rock star’s posthumous albumThe Cry of Love, using the original music, in celebration of Hendrix’s upcoming 80th birthday on Sunday.
“Being asked tocollaborate to celebrate @jimihendrix 80th birthdaywas such an unexpected and huge honor,” he captioned a clip of the song on Instagram. “I have so much respect and admiration for Jimi, his music and fans. ‘Angel’ is out now — hope you love the track as much as I do. Happy 80th, Jimi.”
Hendrix’s estate Experience Hendrix L.L.C. shared in a statement toBillboard: “We are pleased that Zayn has been inspired touse original music from Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Angel’in his recording of the song. We’re hopeful that this version of a Hendrix classic will enlighten a new generation of listeners about Jimi’s genius and further propel his continuing legacy.”
Born Nov. 27, 1942 in Seattle, Hendrix was responsible for such iconic hits as “Purple Haze,” “Hey Joe” and “Voodoo Child” before he died at age 27 in 1970.
Celebrations for Hendrix’s birthday are taking place all over the country, with events at Austin City Limits,New York City,Woodstockand his hometown ofSeattle. Meanwhile, fans can celebrate the milestone birthday with a special edition of the tribute bookJimi.
After dropping his third solo studio albumNobody Is Listeninglast year, Malik has returned to his own musical roots, sharing a video in August of himselfserving an a cappella renditionof One Direction’s 2014 single “Night Changes” from their albumFour.
Malik previously surprised fans with the high note from their 2013 song “You & I” in a video he posted to Instagram in June.
Zayn Malik’s cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Angel” is now available to stream.
source: people.com
