Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix was born in Seattle, Washington on November 27, 1942.
* He was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
* He is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music.
* He began playing guitar at age 15.
* He enlisted in the US Army in 1961, but was discharged the following year.
* He moved to England in late 1966 after bassist Chas Chandler of the Animals became his manager.
* He released his debut album, Are You Experienced, in 1967.
* He died on September 18, 1970 at the age of 27.
* He is still considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.