A TIMELINE OF November 7, 1942 ’S Johnny Allen Hendrix LIFE FROM 1942 - 1970. Born

Johnny Allen Hendrix was born in November, 1942. He was the oldest of his parents' five children. His mother was 1946 only 17. Name changed 1951 Following his father's honorable discharge from the army, Johnny's name was changed to James Marshall Hendrix by his Parents Divorced father. In 1951, Hendrix's parents divorced. His father received prima- ry custody of the children, and raised Jimi with the help of his 1957 paternal grandmother. Saw Elvis Presley Perform By 1957, Jimi's interest in music was growing. He saw Elvis Presley perform at Sicks Stadium that year. 1958 First Acoustic Guitar Jimi's father bought him his first acoustic guitar, used, from a friend for $5.00 in 1958. 1959 First Electric Guiter Jimi's father bought him his first electric guitar in 1959, and with friends, Jimi began playing small gigs locally. 1961 Joined the Army 1962 Jimi was offered the choice of prison or the army. He chose the army, and volunteered as a paratrooper. He was Career as a Professional Musician injured in a jump and honorably discharged the following year. Began(1962 to 1965) Between 1962 and 1965, Hendrix worked as a gig and studio musician, working closely with a number of well-known rhythm and musicians. 1966 Jimmy James and the Blue Flames 1966 in 1966, Jimi founded Jimmy James and the Blue Flames. The band was short lived, and marked the last time the spelling Jimmy was Jimi Hendrix Experience used. Formed In London, Hendrix formed the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The band would gain rapid success, with chart topping songs by February 1967. 1969 Jimi Hendrix Experience Broke Up Following a successful American tour, at the height of its popularity, the Jimi Hendrix Experience broke up. August 15, 1969 (August 15 to 17, 1969) Jimi Hendrix played at Woodstock, debut- ing a new band, Gypsy Sun and Rainbows made up of old friends. 1969 Band of Gypsies Formed(1969 to 1970)

After initially debuting as Gypsy Sun and Rainbows, by 1970, Band of Gypsies had formed. Band of Gypsies consisted of Henrix, and . The group began a tour in 1970. September 18, 1970 Jimi Hendrix Died On September 18, 1970, Hendrix was found dead in his hotel room in London following an overdose of sleeping pills.