Jimi Hendrix
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Jimi Hendrix was born Johnny Allen Hendrix (later changed to James Marshall) on November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington. Hendrix played his first note on the guitar as a teenager and began his journey to rock and roll stardom. He got his first guitar at 15 and within 4 years he would drop out of high school and enlist in the military.
After suffering an injury in 1962, Hendrix was discharged from the military. He used his time to pursue his musical career & played back up for performers such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, and the Isley Brothers. 4 years later Hendrix joined forces with musicians Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell to create The Jimi Hendrix Experience; they began their tour in London and amassed thousands of loyal fans.
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More (including footage of Jimi performing live) after the jump.