Jimi Hendrix

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Jimi Hendrix
Born: James Marshall Hendrix
November 27, 1942
Seattle, Washington, USA
Died: September 18, 1970 (aged 27)
London, England, UK
Cause of death: Drug overdose
Occupation(s): Musician, singer, songwriter
Other names: "Buster"
Jimmy Hendricks

Years active:

1963 - 1970

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James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. A guitar legend, his hits include "Purple Haze", "Fire", "Hey Joe", and "Voodoo Child".

Jimi served as the founder and leader of the band the Jimi Hendrix Experience, with his British friends Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell backing him on bass and drums respectively.

Jimi died of drug overdose on September 18, 1970 at London, England (aged 27). He was buried at Greenword Cemetery in Renton, Washington, with his mother.