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Jimi Hendrix Timeline

November 27, 1942: Born Johnny Allen Hendrix in Seattle, Washington
Autumn 1958: Buys a $5 guitar and joins his first group
Early 1964: After a stint in the Army, lands first backing gig with The Isley Brothers
July 5, 1966: Future manager Chas Chandler of The Animals sees Hendrix at the famous Cafe Wha? in Greenwich Village
October 5, 1966: In England, drummer Mitch Mitchell rounds out the Jimi Hendrix Experience
June 18, 1967: The Experience plays the inaugural Monterey Pop Festival
August 18, 1969: Newly christened Gypsy Sons & Rainbows Band headlines Woodstock
September 18, 1970: Pronounced dead at London's St. Mary Abbot's Hospital.

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Guide Note

Jimi Hendrix is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and talented electric guitarists in rock music history. In his short career, Hendrix was able to revolutionize the art of electric Guitar playing and provide an inspiration for countless aspiring guitarists.

Background

Born in Seattle, Washington in 1942, Hendrix got his first guitar at the age of 15 and began to practice and play constantly. After being expelled from high school and having a couple run-ins with the law, Hendrix decided to enlist in the Army - where he served for only a year before being discharged after showing no skills as a soldier. After brief stints in Tennessee and New York City, Hendrix was hired to play in the backing band of Little Richard.

The Experience

Under the direction of producer Chas Chandler, Hendrix went to London and formed a band with English musicians Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell called The Jimi Hendrix Experience. The band went on to release three critically acclaimed albums that helped catapult Hendrix to super-stardom.

Band of Gypsys

After the breakup of The Experience and a legendary live performances at Woodstock, Hendrix formed the short-lived group Band of Gypsys with Billy Cox and Buddy Miles.

Death

On September 18, 1970, Jimi Hendrix died at his girlfriend's apartment of Asphyxiation.

Fast Facts

Name: James Marshall Hendrix
Born: November 27, 1942
Died: September 18, 1970
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster
Hometown: Seattle, Washington

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