A synopsis of Jimi hendrix

Jimi Hendrix born as James Marshall Hendrix in Seattle, Washington, on November 27, 1942. Born into a family of African, European, Cherokee Indian and Spanish roots, he had a very diverse background. Having an unsettled home life, he spent most of his life living with his grandma, a full blooded Cherokee Indian. His mother died at the a

Many guitarists have tried to imitate Hendrix’s technique, yet many will agree he is in a class all of his own and cannot be imitated. Few have even been able to match him in stage presence and capability. In November of 1993, a tribute album (one of many) was made. This album included such artists as The Pretenders, Existing member of the Beatles, Beck, Eric Clapton, Pat Matheny, and Lenny Kravitz. This album proved as a small testament to the great influence Hendrix has put on and will continue to do so as one of the most inventive rock guitarists of all time.

ge of fifteen, which was when Jimi took a serious interest in music. He got his first electric guitar, a Fender Stratocaster (which was right-handed guitar when he was left-handed) when he was twelve years old, and not having enough money for lessons, he was self taught. After graduating High School, he went into the service to be a paratrooper in the 101ST airborne division. He was discharged after he broke his right ankle. It was during his discharge period that he met Billy Cox, the man that

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