Jimi hendrix wikipedia biography
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Jimi Hendrix discography
This article is about Hendrix's recordings released prior to his death on September 18, For later releases, see Jimi Hendrix posthumous discography.
| Jimi Hendrix discography | |
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Hendrix in | |
| Studio albums | 3 |
| Live albums | 3 |
| Compilation albums | 2 |
| Singles | 14 |
| Albums as sideman | 9 |
| Singles as sideman | 24 |
Jimi Hendrix (–) was an American guitarist whose career spanned from to His discography includes the recordings released during his lifetime. Prior to his rise to fame, he recorded 24 singles as a backing guitarist with American R&B artists, such as the Isley Brothers and Little Richard. Beginning in late , he recorded three best-selling studio albums and 13 singles with the Jimi Hendrix Experience.[3] An Experience compilation album and half of a live skiva recorded at the Monterey Pop Festival were also issued prior to his death. After the breakup of the Experience in mid, songs from his live performances were included
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Death of Jimi Hendrix
Death of American musician Jimi Hendrix
Samarkand Hotel in September | |
| Date | September&#;18, ; 54 years ago&#;() |
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| Location | Samarkand Hotel, 22&#;Lansdowne Crescent, Notting Hill, London, UK |
| Coordinates | 51°30′45″N0°12′25″W / °N °W / ; |
| Cause | Asphyxia due to aspiration of vomit; contributed to by barbiturate toxicity |
| Burial | October 1, , at Greenwood Cemetery, Renton, Washington, US |
| Inquest | September 18, , in London |
| Coroner | Gavin Thurston |
| Charges | None |
| Verdict | Open |
On September 18, , American musician Jimi Hendrix died in London at the age of One of the s' most influential guitarists, he was described by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."[1]
In the days before his death, Hendrix had been in poor health, in part from fatigue caused by overwork, a chronic lack of sleep, and an assumed influenza-related illness.
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Jimi Hendrix
American guitarist (–)
Not to be confused with Jimmy Hendriks or Jimmy Hendricks (murder victim).For the film, see Jimi Hendrix (film). For the song, see Jimi Hendrix (song).
"Hendrix" redirects here. For other uses, see Hendrix (disambiguation).
Musical artist
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, &#;&#; September 18, ) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists in the history of popular music. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in as a part of his band, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, the institution describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."[1]
Born in Seattle, Washington, Hendrix began playing guitar at age In , he enlisted in the US Army, but was discharged the following year. Soon afterward, he moved to Clarksville, then Nashville, Tennessee, and began playing gigs on