Johnny Allen Hendrix, better known as Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was born in Seattle. He is still considered by many to be one of the most influential guitarists in the history of music. His father, Al, was drafted and sent to war three days after he married Jimi’s mother, Lucille. When Al returned, they changed Jimi's name to James Marshall Hendrix. Jimi had a rocky childhood, most of it spent poor and transient. He was nine when his parents were divorced and he went to live with his father. Jimi played professionally from 1964 until his death, which was ruled "an open verdict" due to lack of evidence. It is thought he overdosed on barbiturates.
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Contains all of the tour dates of the “Experience Hendrix Tour,” which is a three-week tour of an all-star lineup which pays homage to Jimi and his music. The 2012 edition included performances by Dweezil Zappa, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Robby Krieger, and this site details the tour.
http://www.experiencehendrixtour.com/
Offers the biography and photographs of Jimi Hendrix, his vital statistics, videos, and what he is best known for.
http://www.biography.com/people/jimi-hendrix-9334756
This website serves as a tribute to Jimi Hendrix and contains his biography, photographs of him, midis of his songs, and lyrics. Also hosts a forum for fans to discuss Jimi, music, and whatever else they wish to speak about.
http://www.musicfanclubs.org/jimihendrix/
