2007-04-26 17:21:50 · 8 answers · asked by Star 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970), American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, who is considered one of the greatest guitarists in rock music history. In 1970 Hendrix died at the height of his fame.
James Marshall Hendrix was born in Seattle, Washington. He began his short career by touring with a number of rhythm-and-blues shows from 1961 to 1966. In 1966 Hendrix moved to England and founded the Jimi Hendrix Experience, a trio that included Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding. The group made its debut appearance in Paris, France, in 1966 and toured clubs on the European continent and in England over the next two years.
The Experience was an immediate hit, and its singles “Hey, Joe,” “Purple Haze,” and “The Wind Cries Mary” rose to the top of the pop charts in England. Hendrix’s eroticized style, with suggestive gyrations, a pulsating beat, a strongly amplified sound, and the smashing of his guitar, made his appearances controversial but extremely popular. Even elite guitarists such as Eric Clapton and Pete Townshend admired Hendrix’s style and abilities.
Returning to the United States, the Experience appeared at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. Hendrix’s dramatic performance of the song “Wild Thing” is documented in the film Monterey Pop (1969), and after the concert he became a superstar. The movie Woodstock (1970) then recorded his set in the 1969 Woodstock Festival. His version of “The Star Spangled Banner”—the national anthem of the United States—in which he plucked the guitar with his teeth, became legendary.
At age 27 Hendrix died in London after taking barbiturates. His best-selling albums include Are You Experienced? (1967), Axis: Bold As Love (1967), and Electric Ladyland (1968).
2007-04-26 18:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He played as the opening act for the Monkees in the Jacksonville (FL) coliseum in 1967. I watched from the nosebleed seat, my first concert, as he made all kinds of music and noise with his guitar. Florida did not share the California idea of music, so someone started booing him and it spread throughout the coliseum but I didn't join in because I thought it was rude. He was attempting to enter-tain us. From the height in which I sat, he was maybe two inches tall, and the only way to really see and appreciate him was to look at the large screen behind him. He walked off in a huff and didn't come back.
2007-04-26 17:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He was a guiatarist/singer in the 1960's or 70's, not sure. I know that he got high puring a performance, and he, on the spot, made up a song, that later became extremely famous. (Purple Haze) Really good. I think he also tried LSD, which is a crazy drug. He was around the time of when lots of artists would get high.
2007-04-26 17:25:27 · answer #3 · answered by BM0027 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He wasn't a coward or a fake.
He wrote a song named 'Castles Made of Sand' that rocked.
He did a lot of other cool stuff with music.
He was an awesome entertainer and someone who never sold out.
He was 'Yours Truly', truly.
2007-04-26 17:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by Run_For_President 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An insanely genius guitarist.
2007-04-26 17:24:58 · answer #5 · answered by Dough 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He was born in seattle and was a wicked drugged up guitar player.
2007-04-26 17:26:28 · answer #6 · answered by JTA 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a left handed guitar genius.
2007-04-26 17:29:17 · answer #7 · answered by whiteman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he died today 18th sept many years ago
2016-09-18 06:36:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋