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10 Defining Moments in the Life of Jimi Hendrix

United States of America
Guitarist,Singer,Songwriter
Also known as: Maurice James, Jimmy James
Born: 1942-11-27 (Seattle·Washington·USA)
Age:27(deceased 1970-09-18)

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

Enlistment in the US Army

Hendrix enlists in the United States Army, later receiving a discharge.

18

Military Service

1962-06-29

Honorable Discharge from US Army

Hendrix is granted an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army.

19

Military Service

1966-09-01

Moves to England

Jimi Hendrix moves to England, marking a pivotal moment in his career.

23

Career

1966-10-01

Formation of The Jimi Hendrix Experience

The Jimi Hendrix Experience is formed with Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding.

23

Music Career

1967-05-12

Debut Album Release

The Jimi Hendrix Experience releases their debut album, 'Are You Experienced'.

24

Music

1967-06-18

Performance at the Monterey Pop Festival

The Jimi Hendrix Experience delivers a legendary performance at the Monterey Pop Festival.

24

Music Festival

1967-12-01

Release of 'Axis: Bold as Love'

The Jimi Hendrix Experience releases their second album, 'Axis: Bold as Love'.

25

Music Release

1968-10-01

Release of 'Electric Ladyland'

The Jimi Hendrix Experience releases their third album, 'Electric Ladyland'.

25

Music Release

1969-08-18

Woodstock Performance

Jimi Hendrix headlines the Woodstock Music and Art Fair.

26

Music Festival

1970-09-18

Death in London

Jimi Hendrix dies in London at the age of 27.

27

Death

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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/. 

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