James Marshall "Jimi"
HENDRIX
(b.
27 November 1942
,
Seattle, Washington, USA
d.
18 September 1970
,
London, England
)
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James Marshall "Jimi" HENDRIX was born 27 November 1942 in Seattle, Washington, USA
James Marshall "Jimi" HENDRIX was the child of James Allan Ross "Al" HENDRIX and Lucille L JETER and the grandchild of: (paternal) Bertrand Philander Ross HENDRIX and Zenora Rose "Nora" MOORE (maternal) Preston Murice JETER and Clarice LAWSONJames Marshall "Jimi" HENDRIX died 18 September 1970 in London, England.
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1942 Birth 27 November 1942
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Born on November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists in the history of rock music.
Hendrix's early life was marked by a deep connection to music. His father, James Allen Ross Hendrix, introduced him to the world of blues, and Jimi showed an early interest in playing the guitar. However, it was his father's untimely death when Jimi was only 16 that deeply affected him.
In the early 1960s, Hendrix served as a guitarist for various rhythm and blues acts, honing his skills and developing a unique playing style. His breakthrough came when he moved to London in 1966 and formed the Jimi Hendrix Experience, a power trio that included bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience quickly gained fame in the UK with hits like 'Hey Joe' and 'Purple Haze.' Hendrix's electrifying performances and innovative guitar techniques, including his iconic use of...Read MORE...
Born on November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists in the history of rock music.
Hendrix's early life was marked by a deep connection to music. His father, James Allen Ross Hendrix, introduced him to the world of blues, and Jimi showed an early interest in playing the guitar. However, it was his father's untimely death when Jimi was only 16 that deeply affected him.
In the early 1960s, Hendrix served as a guitarist for various rhythm and blues acts, honing his skills and developing a unique playing style. His breakthrough came when he moved to London in 1966 and formed the Jimi Hendrix Experience, a power trio that included bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience quickly gained fame in the UK with hits like 'Hey Joe' and 'Purple Haze.' Hendrix's electrifying performances and innovative guitar techniques, including his iconic use of...Read MORE...
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1970 Death 18 September 1970
London, England
He died at the age of 27.
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