The jimi hendrix experience
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Jimi Hendrix
American guitarist (1942–1970)
Not to be confused with Jimmy Hendriks or Jimmy Hendricks (murder victim).For the film, see Jimi Hendrix (film). For the song, see Jimi Hendrix (song).
"Hendrix" redirects here. For other uses, see Hendrix (disambiguation).
Musical artist
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists in the history of popular music. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 as a part of his band, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, the institution describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."[1]
Born in Seattle, Washington, Hendrix began playing guitar at age 15. In 1961, he enlisted in the US Army, but was discharged the following year. Soon afterward, he moved to Clarksville, then Nashville, Tennessee, and began playing gigs on the chitlin' circuit, earning a place in the Isley Brothers' ba
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Jimi Hendrix
(1942-1970)
Who Was Jimi Hendrix?
Jimi Hendrix learned to play guitar as a teenager and grew up to become a rock legend who excited audiences in the 1960s with his innovative electric guitar playing. One of his most memorable performances was at Woodstock in 1969, where he performed "The Star-Spangled Banner." Hendrix died in 1970 from drug-related complications, leaving his mark on the world of rock music and remaining popular to this day.
Early Years
Hendrix was born Johnny Allen Hendrix (later changed by his father to James Marshall) on November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington. He had a difficult childhood, sometimes living in the care of relatives or acquaintances.
His mother, Lucille, was only 17 years old when Hendrix was born. She had a stormy relationship with his father, Al, and eventually left the family after the couple had two more children together, sons Leon and Joseph. Hendrix would only see his mother sporadically before her death in 1958.
In many ways, music became a sanctuary for Hendrix. He was a fan of blues and rock and roll
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Death of Jimi Hendrix
Death of American musician Jimi Hendrix
Samarkand Hotel in September 2008 | |
| Date | September 18, 1970; 54 years ago (1970-09-18) |
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| Location | Samarkand Hotel, 22 Lansdowne Crescent, Notting Hill, London, UK |
| Coordinates | 51°30′45″N0°12′25″W / 51.5125°N 0.207°W / 51.5125; -0.207 |
| Cause | Asphyxia due to aspiration of vomit; contributed to by barbiturate toxicity |
| Burial | October 1, 1970, at Greenwood Cemetery, Renton, Washington, US |
| Inquest | September 18, 1970, in London |
| Coroner | Gavin Thurston |
| Charges | None |
| Verdict | Open |
On September 18, 1970, American musician Jimi Hendrix died in London at the age of 27. One of the 1960s' most influential guitarists, he was described by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."[1]
In the days before his death, Hendrix had been in poor health, in part from fatigue caused by overwork, a chronic lack of sleep, and an assumed influenza-related illness. Insecurities about his perso
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