THE TRAGIC DEATH OF THE GREATS ''JIMMY HENDRIX''

Jimi Hendrix was born to Lucille and Al Hendrix.

He developed an early interest in music, teaching himself to play a one-string ukulele before moving on to guitar.

By the time he was a teenager, he was playing in local bands.

In 1961, Hendrix enlisted in the U.S. Army and trained as a paratrooper.

He was honorably discharged in 1962, after which he began playing backup guitar for artists like Little Richard, Ike & Tina Turner, and the Isley Brothers.

In 1966, Hendrix moved to London where he formed The Jimi Hendrix Experience with bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell.

His unique playing style—marked by feedback, distortion, and flamboyant technique—quickly gained attention.

His debut album, "Are You Experienced" (1967), featured classics like:

"Purple Haze"

"Hey Joe"

"The Wind Cries Mary".

In 1967, Hendrix's performance at the Monterey Pop Festival—notably setting his guitar on fire—made him a sensation in the U.S.

"Axis: Bold as Love" (1967) "Electric Ladyland" (1968) – his only No. 1 album in the U.S., featuring "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" and "All Along the Watchtower" (a Bob Dylan cover).

At Woodstock in 1969, Hendrix delivered a legendary performance, including his iconic rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

In 1970, he formed a new group, Band of Gypsys, with Buddy Miles and Billy Cox, blending rock with funk and R&B.

Hendrix died in London on September 18, 1970, at age 27, under controversial circumstances (asphyxiation after taking sleeping pills).

His death added to the "27 Club" of musicians who died at that age.

Despite a short mainstream career (only four years), Jimi Hendrix is widely regarded as the greatest electric guitarist in history, influencing countless musicians and reshaping rock music.

All information from Googles.