James Marshall Hendrix

Birth

Nov 27, 1942

Jimi was originally named Johnney Allen Hendrix , and was later renamed James Marshall Hendrix by his father James "Al" Hendrix . Lucille Mitchell Hendrix was his mother she was 17 when he was born .

The Start

Mar 19, 1956

Although the exact date is unknown the year is . When Jimi was just 14 he saw Elvis Presley preform . He got his first guitar the following year and played with two bands , Rocking Kings and Tom Cats .

Highschool

Mar 19, 1959

In 1959 Jimi dropped out of highschool working whatever jobs he could , and continued to follow his musical dream .

Army

Mar 19, 1961

In 1961 Jimi enlisted in the army and served until 1962 due to an injury . Although he was enlisted he still found time for music .

Are you experienced ?

Mar 22, 1966

In 1966 Jimi met Chas Chandler , former band member from The Animals . Chandler became Jimi's new manager and convinced Jimi to go to London . Jimi teamed up with Noel Redding , and Mitch Mitchel to create The Jimi Hendrix Experience .

First single

Mar 22, 1967

The band realesed the first single "Hey Joe " then following " Purple Haze " and "The Wing Cried Mary " .

Monterey Pop Music Festival

Mar 22, 1967

Jimi performed here and captured the American audience which he ended by lighting his guitar on fire .

Rock Superstar

Mar 22, 1968

In 1968 Jimi realeased his second album " Axis Bold As Love " and the last album part of The Jimi Hendrix Experience " Electric Ladyland " . The band continued to tour until they split up in 1969 .

Death

Sep 18, 1970

Jimi died at only 27 due to drug complications . He was found unresponsive after he had taken barbituates .