Jimi Hendrix
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| Born | November 27, 1942 Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Died | September 18, 1970 (aged 27) Kensington, London, UK |
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| Years active | 1962–1970 |
| Website | jimihendrix |
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. Arguably the "greatest rock guitarist" of all time, he inspired countless guitar players and is among the most lauded musicians of the 20th century.[1][2] He released 4 albums before suffering an untimely death at the age of 27 and was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the Jimi Hendrix Experience.
Early Life
Jimi Hendrix was born in Seattle, Washington to James Allen Hendrix and Lucille Jeter. An unhealthy atmosphere at home which arose from drinking and fights between his parents often caused him to withdraw and hide in a corner.[3] He was "shy" and "sensitive" as a kid. Inability to find steady sources of livelihood caused the family to sporadically move and stay in cheap apartments and hotels. At the age of 9, his parents divorced and his father was granted custody of him and his 3 year old brother Leon.
References
- ↑ "100 Greatest Guitarists". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ↑ "The Jimi Hendrix Experience". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ↑ Cross, Charles R. (2005). "Room Full of Mirrors: A Biography of Jimi Hendrix". Hyperion. ISBN 978-0-7868-8841-2.