Jimi Hendrix's estate challenging the authenticity of sex tape

Seattle-based firm Experience Hendrix, which controls the rights to the star's music and likeness, said in a statement: "We strongly dispute the claimed authenticity of the tape.

"We view the release as nothing more than a callous attempt to trade on the image and reputation of a deceased artist who is unable to defend himself against such an outrageous and baseless assertion."

LA adult video company Vivid Entertainment, which has packaged the footage into a 45-minute DVD, said it consulted several experts to ensure that the clip was genuine.

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