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The One Direction singer released a cover of Hendrix’s 1971 single “Angel” from the late rock star’s posthumous album.
On the occasion of Jimi Hendrix’s 80th birthdayZayn Malik He paid tribute to the music legend. One Direction singer A Cover of Hendrix’s 1971 single “Angel” from the late rock star’s posthumous album “Cry of Love” using original music.
“Asking to help celebrate @jimihendrix’s 80th birthday was such a huge and unexpected honor,” he wrote alongside a clip of the song on Instagram. “I have a lot of respect and admiration for Jimmy, his music and his fans.” Angel indeed Available. I hope you like the song as much as I do. Happy eighties, Jimmy,” the composer wrote on his Instagram.
On her part, Hendrix’s adoptive sister, Jani Hendrix and her brother Leon Hendrixreleased a statement to Billboard magazine: “We are delighted that Zayn was inspired to use Jimi Hendrix’s original music ‘Angel’ in his recording of the song. We hope this edition of Hendrix’s classics will enlighten a new generation of listeners to Jimmy’s genius and enhance his continuing legacy. “
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After releasing his third solo album, Nobody’s Listening last year, Malik has returned to his own musical roots, sharing a video in August of himself performing an a cappella rendition of One Direction’s 2014 song “Night Changes.” four ‘.
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