Jimi Hendrix American Guitarist Born 1942 in Seattle
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Born on 27 November 1942 in Seattle, Jimi Hendrix was an American guitarist. Jimi Hendrix died on 18 September 1970 at the age of 27. The recorded cause of death is asphyxia. He performed as part of Band of Gypsys.
Early life
Schooling on record includes Garfield High School and Fort Campbell.
Career
The records list further membership in Jimmy James and the Blue Flames and The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Released between 1965 and 2018, 80 albums and 7 singles carry his name. Killing Floor (1965) is the oldest release listed, Both Sides of the Sky (2018) the newest. He worked mainly in psychedelic rock and hard rock. He is listed as playing guitar and kazoo. He has released music through MCA Inc. There are 2 screen credits listed as well, such as Woodstock (1970) and Psych-Out (1968).
Recognition
Among his honours is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, won in 1992. Other wins include the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1991) and the UK Music Hall of Fame. His awards record shows 3 wins.
Groups and bands
- Band of Gypsys
- Jimmy James and the Blue Flames
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Discography
87 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Both Sides of the Sky | Album |
| 2016 | Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show | Album |
| 2013 | People, Hell & Angels | Album |
| 2010 | Fire: The Jimi Hendrix Collection | Album |
| 2010 | Valleys of Neptune | Single |
| 2010 | Valleys of Neptune | Album |
| 2010 | West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology | Album |
| 2008 | Live in Paris & Ottawa 1968 | Album |
| 2006 | Burning Desire | Album |
| 2005 | Live at the Isle of Fehmarn | Album |
| 2004 | Hear My Music | Album |
| 2003 | Live at Berkeley: 1st show | Album |
| 2003 | Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Jimi Hendrix | Album |
| 2003 | The Singles Collection | Album |
| 2002 | The Baggy's Rehearsal Sessions | Album |
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| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection | Album |
| 2000 | Morning Symphony Ideas | Album |
| 2000 | The Complete PPX Studio Recordings | Album |
| 1999 | Live at Clark University | Album |
| 1999 | Live at the Fillmore East | Album |
| 1999 | Live at Woodstock | Album |
| 1998 | BBC Sessions | Album |
| 1997 | First Rays of the New Rising Sun | Album |
| 1997 | South Saturn Delta | Album |
| 1996 | Back to Berlin! | Album |
| 1995 | Jimi by Himself - The Home Recordings | Album |
| 1995 | Voodoo Soup | Album |
| 1994 | Blues | Album |
| 1992 | The Ultimate Experience | Album |
| 1991 | Live at Isle of Wight | Album |
| 1991 | Stages | Album |
| 1990 | Cornerstones: 1967–1970 | Album |
| 1990 | Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story | Album |
| 1989 | Live & Unreleased: The Radio Show | Album |
| 1986 | Johnny B. Goode – An Original Video Soundtrack | Album |
| 1984 | Kiss the Sky | Album |
| 1983 | The Singles Album | Album |
| 1982 | The Jimi Hendrix Concerts | Album |
| 1981 | Stone Free | Album |
| 1980 | Woke Up This Morning and Found Myself Dead | Album |
| 1976 | Jimi Hendrix vol. 2 | Album |
| 1975 | Jimi Hendrix | Album |
| 1975 | Midnight Lightning | Album |
| 1975 | Re-Experienced | Album |
| 1974 | Crash Landing | Album |
| 1974 | Loose Ends | Album |
| 1973 | Hear My Train A Comin' | Single |
| 1972 | Friends from the Beginning – Little Richard and Jimi Hendrix | Album |
| 1972 | War Heroes | Album |
| 1971 | Angel | Single |
| 1971 | Dolly Dagger | Single |
| 1971 | Rainbow Bridge – Original Motion Picture Sound Track | Album |
| 1971 | The Cry of Love | Album |
| 1970 | Band of Gypsys | Album |
| 1970 | Stepping Stone | Single |
| 1968 | Electric Jimi Hendrix | Album |
| 1965 | Killing Floor | Single |
| Band of Gypsys 2 | Album | |
| Bleeding Heart | Album | |
| Blue Wild Angel: Live at the Isle of Wight | Album | |
| Experience | Album | |
| Experience Hendrix: The Best of Jimi Hendrix | Album | |
| Hendrix in the West | Album | |
| Isle of Wight | Album | |
| Jimi Hendrix's unfinished fourth studio album | Album | |
| Jimi Plays Berkeley | Album | |
| Jimi Plays Monterey | Album | |
| Live at Berkeley | Album | |
| Live at George's Club 20 | Album | |
| Live at Monterey | Album | |
| Live at the Oakland Coliseum | Album | |
| Live at Winterland | Album | |
| Live at Woburn | Album | |
| Live in Ottawa | Album | |
| Live Isle of Wight '70 | Album | |
| Merry Christmas and Happy New Year | Album | |
| More Experience | Album | |
| Night Bird Flying | Single | |
| Nine to the Universe | Album | |
| Paris 1967/San Francisco 1968 | Album | |
| Radio One | Album | |
| Songs for Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts | Album | |
| Soundtrack Recordings from the Film Jimi Hendrix | Album | |
| The Essential Jimi Hendrix | Album | |
| The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volume Two | Album | |
| Variations on a Theme: Red House | Album | |
| Woodstock | Album |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1991 | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | |
| UK Music Hall of Fame | Won |
Filmography
5 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Vasulka Effect | Film | |
| 1972 | Rainbow Bridge | Film | |
| 1970 | Woodstock | Film | |
| 1968 | Psych-Out | Film | |
| Happening for Lulu | TV series |
Personal life
He studied at Garfield High School and Fort Campbell.
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Jimi Hendrix at the time of death?
Jimi Hendrix died on 18 September 1970 at the age of 27. He was born on 27 November 1942.
What was Jimi Hendrix’s cause of death?
According to Wikidata, Jimi Hendrix died on 18 September 1970; the recorded cause of death is asphyxia.
What is Jimi Hendrix known for?
Jimi Hendrix was known as a former member of Band of Gypsys.
What is Jimi Hendrix’s nationality?
Jimi Hendrix was American, born in Seattle.
How tall was Jimi Hendrix?
Jimi Hendrix was 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
Has Jimi Hendrix won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1992).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q5928), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: A. Vente (VPRO) · CC BY-SA 3.0
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