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Jimi Hendrix



Johnny Allen Hendrix, or better known as Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942 in Seattle Washington. As one of the most well known Rock artists, Jimi played various songs in different genres such as psychedelic rock, hard rock, blues, and rhythm blues. Jimi Hendrix, a man of many talents, was a guitarist, singer, songwriter and a producer. Jimi learned to play the guitar in his teen years and later on captures audiences with his innovative electric guitar playing in the 60's. His songs were at the top of the list including "All Along the Watchtower," "Purple Haze," "Hey Joe," and "Voodoo Child." Jimi impacted the world around him as he made playing the guitar a "cooler" and more attractive thing for men of his time. As a person he was a quiet, laid-back musician, but when it came to concerts Jimi had a long lasting impact on performers as his energetic vibes thrilled the crowd. Jimi wasn't just a performer, but he contributed to the Martin Luther King cause and promoted individual freedom. Although Jimi was apart of the Civil Rights Movement, he remained nonviolent and even stated his belief of nonviolence in a few of his songs. He released 3 studio albums and had 14 singles before he passed away on September 18, 1970 at age 27 from drug related complications in London, England. Jimi Hendrix left a mark on the world and will forever be remembered as a rock legend.









"Purple Haze"

Purple Haze all in my brain, lately things don't seem the same, actin' funny but I don't know why 'scuse me while I kiss the sky.

Purple Haze all around, don't know if I'm coming up or down. Am I happy or in misery? Whatever it is, that girl put a spell on me.

Help me Help me Oh no, oh

Yeah, Purple Haze all in my eyes, don't know if it's day or night, you've got me blowing, blowing my mind is it tomorrow or just the end of time?

Help me, yeah, Purple Haze!

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Work Cited: "Jimi Hendrix." //Biography //. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 May 2016. .