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Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix

Acting
27 Nov 1942
18 Sept 1970
Seattle, Washington, USA

Biography

James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time. 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". Hendrix began playing guitar at age 15. In 1961, he ...

Also Known As

James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix, James Marshall Hendrix, Johnny Allen Hendrix

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