The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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    people that they weren 't afraid. People looked to musicians such as; Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, and many others for their influential music. Different types of artists with different sounds changed

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    Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix I chose to write about Jimi Hendrix because I think he was a very talented musician, who made great influence on today’s music. Johnny Allen Hendrix was born November 27th, 1942 and died the 18th of September 1970. He was later named James Marshall Hendrix in 1946. Hendrix was a singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was probably one of the biggest, most influential guitarists in the world. A lot of today’s pop and rock artist says that they are more or less inspired by Jimi Hendrix’

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    How was your anniversary? I don’t remember if you told me about the Moldy Peaches. I don’t really know anything about them. Although, their sound seems familiar. Didn’t they get famous for one of their songs that was used in Juno? I once knew this kid who convinced himself that he’s some kind of local unsung indie music hero. He projects the image … that’s about it. His band is called Old Table, and I don’t have anything complementary to say about it. I mention him because I think he copped the

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    on it’s head, James Marshall Hendrix, or as he is better known Jimi Hendrix. Born November 27, 1942 to James Allen Hendrix and Lucille Jeter began playing guitar at age 15. Drawing influences from blues guitarists such as B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Albert King Hendrix was able to develop his own style of blues guitar playing. His musical career was put on halt when he turned 19 and was forced to enlist in the Army to avoid jail time. After 1 year of service Hendrix was honorably discharged and he

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    Revolutionizing the Electric Guitar Jimi Hendrix was one of the most influential guitarists of his time. He was born in Seattle, Washington on November 27, 1942. His parents made a huge impact on Jimi’s life, from his father serving to his mother being in the entertainment industry. On September 18, 1970, he was found dead at age 27. Jimi was able to bring his music to life with his guitar. He had a certain love for music that brought out the best in him. Jimi made an impact on Rock and Roll with

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    James”jimi” Hendrix, born November 27, 1942 seattle washington. Hendrix started playing guitar at the age 15. In 1961 he enlisted in the U.S army and trained as a paratrooper in the 101st airborne division; he was granted honorable discharge the following year. Soon after, he moved to clarksville,Tennessee and began playing gigs at the Chitlin’ Circuit earning a place in band with little Richard. His mother lucille, was only 17 she had Jimi. She had a troubling relationship with his father having

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    Jimi Hendrix was called the greatest electric guitarist. He was someone who was determined to make his life worth his time. Hendrix wanted to go somewhere and he never stopped trying to get to where he wanted to be. He started from having absolutely nothing, he barely had a family at some points in his life. Then at the age Twenty-Five he was standing on a stage in front of over half of a million people, who were there to see him. All he was, was a frustrated artist, trying to learn to read music

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    Jimi Hendrix is an iconic American musician who became outstandingly popular in the 1960’s due to his astonishing eclectic guitar playing capabilities. Jimi Hendrix was a guitarist, singer, and songwriter who became known across America and the world. Jimi Hendrix was not only a musician, but his music involved new technologies, styles and techniques, which in turn made way form new forms of music and genres. His career only spanned for four years and in that time period he became one of the most

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    Jimi Hendrix: Reflections of the Man Through the Development of His Albums James McGuire UWC 4, Hampton November 4, 1996 On November 27, 1942,Jimi Hendrix was born as John Allen Hendrix in Washington at Seattle General Hospital. His childhood was not a privileged one, however, he did indulge himself in one particular way: Jimi loved to play the guitar. At first he played an old acoustic, and later a cheap Silvertone electric, which were both strung for a lefty on a right-handed guitar, one

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    substantial success. Despite Jimi Hendrix’s insubordinate reputation gained by using music to demonstrate his strong beliefs, Hendrix changed how people use their talents and freedoms together to make a difference in society. Jimi Hendrix’s use of drugs and alcohol explained the negative affects noticed in Hendrix’s behavior when he would drink. Hendrix would become significantly violent and angry towards people. Before his experience with the realm of being a musician, Jimi Hendrix sporadically used drugs

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