Jimi Hendrix

Also known as Johnny Allen Hendrix, James Marshall Hendrix, Hendrix, JHX

amerikanischer Gitarrist und Sänger

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Jimi Hendrix was an American guitarist who lived from 1942 to 1970 and became one of the most influential musicians in rock history. He revolutionized electric guitar playing through his innovative techniques and distinctive sound, leaving a lasting impact on popular music that continues to influence musicians today.

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Seattle, Washington, USA

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…

Known for

Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision — Self (archive footage)2024
40 Hidden Music Treasures at the BBC — Self (archive footage)2024
The Beach Boys — Self (archive footage)2024
Louder Than Rock — Self (archive footage)2023
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues — Self (archive footage)2022
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Los Angeles Forum April 26, 19692022
This Is Pop — Self (archive footage)2021
McCartney 3, 2, 1 — Self (archive footage)2021
Zappa — Self (archive footage)2020
Jimi Hendrix Experience - Live in Maui — Self2020

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Official website

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Part of: 27 Club
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Seattle
Place of death: Kensington
Sibling: Leon Hendrix
Languages spoken: English language
Religion: lapsed Catholic
Award: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Participant in: Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Genre: electric blues
Instrument: voice
Record label: Reprise Records
Military branch: United States Army
Official website: jimihendrix.com
Image: Jimi Hendrix (1967) (cropped).jpg
Height: 70
Voice type: baritone

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Commons category: Jimi Hendrix
date of birth: 1942-11-27
date of death: 1970-09-18
topic's main category: Category:Jimi Hendrix
ethnic group: African Americans
cause of death: asphyxia
manner of death: accidental death
birth name: Johnny Allen Hendrix
handedness: left-handedness
topic has template: Template:Jimi Hendrix
Commons Creator page: Jimi Hendrix
name in native language: James Marshall Hendrix
start of work period: 1965-00-00
influenced by: Cream
pseudonym: Jimmy James
wears: headband
end of work period: 1970-00-00
Commons gallery: Jimi Hendrix
copyright representative: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
social media followers: 1180000

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Works in European collections

2 objects attributed to Jimi Hendrix, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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James Marshall „Jimi“ Hendrix (* 27. November 1942 als John Allen Hendrix in Seattle, Washington; † 18. September 1970 in London) war ein US-amerikanischer Gitarrist, Komponist und Sänger. Hendrix, der wegen seiner experimentellen und innovativen Spielweise auf der Rock-E-Gitarre als einer der bedeutendsten und einflussreichsten Gitarristen gilt, hatte nachhaltige Wirkung auf die Entwicklung der Rockmusik. Mit seinen Bands – unter anderem The Jimi Hendrix Experience und Gypsy Sun & Rainbows – hatte er Auftritte auf den populärsten Musikfestivals seiner Zeit, so 1967 beim Monterey Pop Festival, 1969 beim Woodstock-Festival und 1970 auf der Isle of Wight.

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