Jimi Hendrix 1 Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix 1 Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix performing for Dutch television in 1967 Background information Birth name Johnny Allen Hendrix, renamed James Marshall Hendrix Born November 27, 1942 Seattle, Washington, U.S. Died September 18, 1970 (aged 27) Kensington, Greater London, England Genres Psychedelic rock, hard rock, blues rock, acid rock, funk rock Occupations Musician, songwriter, record producer, recording studio owner Instruments Guitar, vocals, bass, keyboards, percussion Years active 1963–1970 Labels RSVP, Track, Barclay, Polydor, Reprise, Capitol, MCA Associated acts Little Richard, The Isley Brothers, The Blue Flames, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Gypsy Sun and Rainbows, Band of Gypsys [1] Website www.jimihendrix.com Notable instruments Fender Stratocaster, Gibson Flying V, Gibson SG James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix, November 27, 1942[2] [3] – September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter. He is widely considered to be the greatest electric guitarist in musical history,[4] [5] [6] and one of the most influential musicians of his era across a range of genres.[7] [8] [9] After initial success in Europe with his group The Jimi Hendrix Experience, he achieved fame in the United States following his 1967 performance at the Monterey Pop Festival. Later, Hendrix headlined the iconic 1969 Woodstock Festival and the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. He often favored raw overdriven amplifiers with high gain and treble and helped develop the previously undesirable technique of guitar amplifier feedback.[10] Hendrix, as well as his friend Eric Clapton, popularized use of the wah-wah pedal in mainstream rock which he often used to deliver an exaggerated pitch in his solos, particularly with high bends, complex guitar playing, and use of legato.
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