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Jimi Hendrix
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Actor, Featured Music, Songwriter Born: November 27, 1942 in Seattle, WA Death: September 18, 1970 in London, England, UK Biography:Rock/R&B/psychedelia superstar "Jimi Hendrix" was actually left-handed, obliging him to learn to play the guitar while holding the instrument upside down. An excellent student, Hendrix was nonetheless kicked out of school in the 11th grade; he would later claim that this was because he was seen holding hands with a white girl. After serving as an Air Force paratrooper, Hendrix played backup and lead electric guitar with several bands. In 1966, he formed The Jimi Hendrix Experience with "Noel Redding" and "Mitch Mitchell". The release of the group's first album, 1967's Are You Experienced?, preceded its first public appearance at the Monterey Pop Festival. Like most of his contemporaries, Hendrix never entertained thoughts of a movie career; his big-screen appearances came by way of such concert films as "Popcorn" (1969) and "Woodstock" (1970). In 1973, audiences were treated to no fewer than three... Full Biography | |||
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