Jimi Hendrix
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music".
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| Full name at birth | Johnny Allen Hendrix
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| Claim to fame | The Jimi Hendrix Experience, "Purple Haze" (1967).
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| Date of birth | 27 November 1942
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| Place of birth | Seattle, Washington, USA
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| Date of death | 18 September 1970
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| Age | 27 (age at death)
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| Place of death | St. Mary Abbot's Hospital, Kensington, London, England, UK
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| Cause of death | Drug Overdose:Polydrug Toxicity primarily that of Quinalbarbitone
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| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery, Renton, Washington, USA
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| Occupation | Musician, Singer, And Songwriter.
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| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm)
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| Dress size | 8
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| Shoe size | 11
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
| Net worth | $175,000,000 USD
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| High school | James A. Garfield High School, Seattle, Washington, United States (Expelled In His Junior Year)
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- Was a very close friend of David Nuuhiwa who later was used in Rainbow Bridge (1972).
- Though Hendrix did indeed play right-handed Fender Stratocasters upside down (with the strings restrung for lefty position), he did own at least one left-handed Stratocaster. Hendrix also owned a left-handed 'Flying V' guitar, which he played periodically.
- Name was legally changed from "Johnny Allen Hendrix" to "James Marshall Hendrix" on September 11, 1946. He was 3 years old at the time.
- Backed Little Richard and The Isley Brothers before being "discovered" by Chas Chandler of The Animals in 1966.
- Usually played an upside-down Fender Stratocaster, restrung for left hand.
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