Jimi Hendrix

Full Name: Born Johnny Allen Hendrix, later changed to James Marshal Hendrix

Born: November 27, 1942

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington

Died: September 18, 1970

Quote: "The story of life is quicker than the wink of an eye, the story of love is hello and goodbye, until we meet again."

Career Highlights:  
He played with local groups in Seattle before joining the Army in 1961, after which he moved to Nashville and earned a living backing various touring acts before moving to New York and forming his own group in 1966. He was known as a perfectionist in the studio, requiring dozens of takes of each song. Hendrix recorded just four studio albums (one of which wasn’t released until after his death) and one live album before his death at age 27 from an accidental overdose of sleeping pills.

Essential CD: Electric Ladyland