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December 26, 1966 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience played two shows at The Uppercut Club in London
DECEMBER 26, 1966 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience played two shows at The Uppercut Club in London, England as the opening act for The Pretty Things. Hendrix also wrote the lyrics to Purple Haze in the dressing room on the same day.When producer Chas Chandler heard Hendrix tinkering with the song’s opening riff, he said, “That’s […] More
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December 16, 1966 The first Jimi Hendrix Experience single “Hey Joe” was released in the UK
In 1962, the song’s writer Billy Roberts registered “Hey Joe” for copyright in the United States. However, diverse credits and claims have led to confusion about the song’s authorship. In late 1965, Los Angeles garage band The Leaves recorded the earliest known commercial version of “Hey Joe” which was released as a single. They re-recorded […] More
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October 1, 1970 – The funeral of Jimi Hendrix took place at the Dunlop Baptist Church in Seattle
OCTOBER 1, 1970 – The funeral of Jimi Hendrix took place at the Dunlop Baptist Church in Seattle, Washington. Mourners included Eric Burdon, Johnny Winter, members of Derek and the Dominoes, and Miles Davis. The singer/songwriter/guitarist was laid to rest at Seattle’s Greenwood Cemetery under a headstone that reads “Forever In Our Hearts, James ‘Jimi’ Hendrix 1942 […] More
October 1, 1966 – Jimi Hendrix performed live in the UK when for the first time when he jammed with Cream
OCTOBER 1, 1966 – Jimi Hendrix performed live in the UK when for the first time when he jammed with Cream at their gig at London Polytechnic on Little Titchfield Street. Hendrix had arrived in England just a few days previously on September 24th. Hendrix’s new manager Chas Chandler saw him perform in New York, and […] More
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September 1, 1957 – A 14 year-old Jimi Hendrix attended Elvis Presley’s performance at Seattle
SEPTEMBER 1, 1957 – A 14 year-old Jimi Hendrix attended Elvis Presley’s performance at Seattle, Washington’s Sicks Stadium. The venue was a baseball stadium located in Washington’s Rainier Valley, but since the 1950s had hosted some rock concerts. Elvis, Scotty, Bill, DJ and the Jordanaires performed to a crowd of over 16,000 fans, 90% of […] More
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September 6, 1970 – Jimi Hendrix gave his final full concert
SEPTEMBER 6, 1970 – Jimi Hendrix gave his final full concert as the second incarnation of the Experience took the stage at the Open Air Love and Peace Festival in Fehmarn, Germany. Backed by drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Billy Cox, Hendrix was originally scheduled to appear on the previous day of the festival. Heavy […] More
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September 13, 2005 – The boyhood home where Jimi Hendrix was saved from demolition
SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 – The boyhood home where Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) grew up in Seattle was saved from demolition after a new location was agreed upon at the last minute. The house was taken from Seattle to a mobile home park in Renton, Washington, opposite the cemetery where the […] More
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September 18, 1970 – Guitarist Jimi Hendrix Died
SEPTEMBER 18, 1970 – Guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer JIMI HENDRIX (b. November 27, 1942 in Seattle, Washington as Johnny Allen Hendrix) was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Mary Abbot’s Hospital in London at the age of 27 after choking in his sleep at the Samarkand Hotel, 22 Lansdowne Crescent, Notting Hill in London, England.One of the most […] More
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February 2, 1958 – Jimi Hendrix’s mother Lucille Mitchell Died
FEBRUARY 2, 1958 – Jimi Hendrix’s mother Lucille Mitchell (b. October 12, 1925 in Seattle, Washington as Lucille Jeter) died at 3:45 a.m. at King County Hospital in Seattle at age 32. The official cause of death was listed as splenic rupture and hemorrhage due to partial hypertension and partion amorhosis.She is buried in Greenwood […] More
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Which Jimi Hendrix Song Are You? Quiz
Do you want to learn your Jimi Hendrix song, here our test answer questions and learn your song. Jimi Hendrix quiz More
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Jimi Hendrix Trivia Quiz – 16 Questions
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Best 22 Jimi Hendrix Love Songs
Jimi Hendrix, the legendary American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter, transformed the musical landscape with his innovative approach to electric guitar playing. Renowned for his explosive performances and experimental sounds, Hendrix also had a tender side that was beautifully expressed through his love songs. These tracks showcase a depth and vulnerability that adds another dimension […] More
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