10 Defining Moments in the Life of Jimi Hendrix
An American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is considered one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music.
1961-05-31
1961-05-31
Enlistment in the US Army
Hendrix enlists in the United States Army, later receiving a discharge.
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Military Service
1962-06-29
1962-06-29
Honorable Discharge from US Army
Hendrix is granted an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army.
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Military Service
1966-09-01
1966-09-01
Moves to England
Jimi Hendrix moves to England, marking a pivotal moment in his career.
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Career
1966-10-01
1966-10-01
Formation of The Jimi Hendrix Experience
The Jimi Hendrix Experience is formed with Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding.
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Music Career
1967-05-12
1967-05-12
Debut Album Release
The Jimi Hendrix Experience releases their debut album, 'Are You Experienced'.
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Music
1967-06-18
1967-06-18
Performance at the Monterey Pop Festival
The Jimi Hendrix Experience delivers a legendary performance at the Monterey Pop Festival.
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Music Festival
1967-12-01
1967-12-01
Release of 'Axis: Bold as Love'
The Jimi Hendrix Experience releases their second album, 'Axis: Bold as Love'.
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Music Release
1968-10-01
1968-10-01
Release of 'Electric Ladyland'
The Jimi Hendrix Experience releases their third album, 'Electric Ladyland'.
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Music Release
1969-08-18
1969-08-18
Woodstock Performance
Jimi Hendrix headlines the Woodstock Music and Art Fair.
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Music Festival
1970-09-18
1970-09-18
Death in London
Jimi Hendrix dies in London at the age of 27.
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Death
Photos
Photos
Jimi Hendrix's Acoustic Guitar
"Jimi Hendrix's Acoustic Guitar" by Mike Cattell is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/.