Jimi Hendrix’s former bandmates “died in relative poverty” while streaming now provides a “lucrative source of revenue” for major labels, the High Court has been told.

Owners of the estates of bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell are taking legal action against Sony Music Entertainment UK (SMEUK).

They say they are entitled to copyright and performers’ rights on three albums by the Jimi Hendrix Experience – Are You Experienced, Axis: Bold As Love, and Electric Ladyland – recorded in the 1960s.

Mr Redding and Mr Mitchell, who died in the 2000s, formed the band with Mr Hendrix in 1966 and the group broke up shortly before the Seattle guitarist died following a drug overdose in 1970.

SMEUK is contesting the claim.

At the start of a trial on Tuesday, Simon Malynicz KC, for the

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