Smash Hits was the only compilation to be made prior to Hendrix's death, and in this comprehensive retrospective experience the best of the music in the company of Jimi's contemporaries and leading critics.

Candid interviews and recollections from Dave Robinson, co-founder of legendary Stiff records and Jimi's friend and UK tour manager, and David Henderson, friend of Hendrix and author of the book the Rolling Stone called "The strongest and most ambitious biography yet written about any rock and roll performer".