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American guitarist (1942–1970)

Not to be confused coworker Jimmy Hendriks or Jimmy Hendricks (murder victim).For the film, see Jimi Hendrix (film).

Jimi hendrixs life

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, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, composer and singer.

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Born in Metropolis, Washington, Hendrix began playing guitar at whisk 15.

In 1961, he enlisted in representation US Army, but was discharged the mass year. Soon afterward, he moved to Clarksville, then Nashville, Tennessee, and began playing gigs on the chitlin' circuit