Jimi Hendrix
Jimi
Hendrix was an american guitarist , singer and songwriter born in
Seattle ,Washighton on 27 November 1942.His first name was Johnny
Allen but his father changed it into James Marshall.
In
1950 he entered Garfield High School.After 8 years his mother
died so he left with his father and his three siblings.The same year
in the summer he bought his first acoustic guitar and taught himself
how to play.The next year after he bought an electronic guitar he
dropped out of high school.In 1961 he enlisted the US Army to avoid
prison after he was caught riding stolen cars.A year later he was
discharged due to an injury.The next 3 years he played backups
for famous artists.
In
1964 he moved to NY.After 2 years he met Chas Chalder ,who became his
manager.Chas persuaded Jimi to go to London , where he made up "The
Jimi Hendrix Experience" with Noel Redding and Mitch
Mitchell.Their first single was "Hey Joe" in their first
album "Are you Experienced ? " in 1967.In the end of 67
they released their 2nfd album "Axis:Bold as Love". The 3rd
album was released in 1968 with the single "All Along The
Watchtower" .In 1969 they went on a tour until they split up.
On
the coming New Year's Eve he entered the band "Gypsys" with
Bill Cox and Buddy Miles. On August 1970 he constructed the first
electronic studio for personal use in NY.Unfortunately he didn't have a chance to
use it since he died on 18 September 1970 from drug related
complications.Despite his death he still remains a world-wide legend.
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