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Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix | |
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| Birth name | Johnny Allen Hendrix |
| Born | () November 27, (age&#;82) Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Died | September 18, () (aged&#;27) London, UK |
| Genres | Hard rock, blues-rock, psychedelic rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | – |
| Website | |
James Marshall Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; [1] was an Americanguitarist, singer and songwriter. Hendrix was a major influence on other rock and rollmusicians.[2][3] Initially gaining recognition in England, Hendrix became famous throughout the world after appearances at the Monterey Pop Festival in , at which he purposely set his guitar on fire,[4] and Woodstock Festival. A self-taught musician, unable to read or write music notation,[5] he famously played a right-handed Fender Stratocaster guitar turned over and restrung to play left-handed. Jimi Hendrix was named Greatest Guitarist of all Time by Rolling Stone magazine in [6]
Early life
[change | change source]Jimi Hendrix was born in Seattle on November 27, His name was Johnny Allen Hendrix when he was born. Later, his dad named him James Marshall Hendrix when he returned from the military.
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Jimi Hendrix
American guitarist (–)
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, &#;&#; September 18, ) 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 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 In , 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' backing band and later with Little Richard, with whom he continued to work through mid He then played with Curtis Knight and the Squires.
Hendrix moved to England in late , after bassist Chas Chandler of the Animals became his manager.
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| Jimi Hendrix | |
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| Full name | James Marshall Hendrix |
| Birth name | Johnny Player Hendrix |
| Biographical facts | |
| Birth date | November 27, |
| Birth place | Seattle, Pedagogue, USA |
| Death date | September 18, (age 27) |
| Death place | London, England, UK |
| Career facts | |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals, low guitar, piano |
| Notable gear | Fender Stratocaster Gibson Flying-V Supro Ozark S Silvertone Danelectro |
| Main bands | The Jimi Hendrix Experience Gypsy Sun impressive Rainbows Band guide Gypsys The Bawl of Love |
| Official website | |
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