Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter, considered one of the best guitarists in rock-and-roll music, and who died at the height of his fame in 1970. He was born James Marshall Hendrix in Seattle, Washington. Hendrix began his short career by touring with a number of rhythm and blues shows witch carried him from 1961until 1966. In 1966 Jimi moved to England and founded the Jimi Hendrix Experience, a trio that included Mitch Mitchell …

…quality, Hendrix wound up in New York, miserable. Adopting the stage name Jimmy James, he formed his own band, but it lacked the art and direction to attract serious interest; auditions for record companies were unsuccessful, as bosses failed to recognize any potential in the young guitarist whose talent must have outshone the abilities of his backing band. However, The Animals' bassist-turned-manager and producer Chas Chandler saw Hendrix and was so impressed that, in September 1966,