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Jimi Hendrix
Biography of Jimi Hendrix
The son of a Black gardener and a woman of Cherokee descent, Johnny Allen Hendrix had a turbulent childhood, raised in turn by his mother, his Indian grandmother, and his father, Al. A dreamer, the child endlessly listened to his father’s blues and rock records and took no interest in his peers’ games. After a stint in the army in 1961, he moved to Nashville and played in several bands, including those of Little Richard and B.B. King. His discovery of Bob Dylan’s songwriting and vocals on the album *Highway 61 Revisited* profoundly influenced him. It was once settled in New York that the musician completed his metamorphosis. The artist was noticed by Chas Chandler, bassist of the Animals, who introduced him in 1966 to the two members with whom he formed the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The Hendrix phenomenon first established itself in London through his unique left-handed playing style—he played a right-handed guitar with the strings reversed—and his uncontrolled performances. Later, his electrifying rendition of the American national anthem at the 1969 Woodstock gathering, as well as the incendiary sacrifice of his guitar on stage, cemented his place in legend. Yet, after only four official albums—oscillating between psychedelic rock and fiery blues—and numerous dazzling concerts, Jimi Hendrix died of an overdose at the mere age of 27.
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