Jimi Hendrix

27 November 1942 – 18 September 1970

Jimi Hendrix was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music. Though his mainstream career lasted only about four years, his innovative playing and showmanship reshaped rock music.

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Born in Seattle, Washington
27 November 1942

Born Johnny Allen Hendrix, later renamed James Marshall Hendrix.

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Served in the U.S. Army
May 1961 – June 1962

Enlisted in the Army and trained as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division.

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Formed The Jimi Hendrix Experience
October 1966

Formed the band in London with Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell.

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Released debut album Are You Experienced
12 May 1967

The band's debut album became a landmark of psychedelic rock.

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Performed at the Monterey Pop Festival
18 June 1967

His breakout U.S. performance ended with him burning his guitar on stage.

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Headlined the Woodstock festival
18 August 1969

Closed the festival with a set including his rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner.

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Opened Electric Lady Studios
26 August 1970

Opened his own recording studio in New York City.

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Died in London
18 September 1970

Died at age 27 from asphyxia related to barbiturate intoxication.

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