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Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix. Biography. The Young J imi Hendrix. Born November 27 th , 1942 in Seattle Washington First Instrument was single string Ukulele Received first electric Guitar 1959 First rock band was The Rocking Kings. Before Fame. Joined Army 1961 Started band called The King Casuals

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Jimi Hendrix

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  1. Jimi Hendrix Biography

  2. The Young Jimi Hendrix • Born November 27th, 1942 in Seattle Washington • First Instrument was single string Ukulele • Received first electric Guitar 1959 • First rock band was The Rocking Kings

  3. Before Fame • Joined Army 1961 Started band called The King Casuals • Got hurt and released from service about a year later • Started playing backup for artist such as Tina Turner, Sam Cook, the Isley Bros and Little Richie

  4. Building Momentum • Jimi and Little Richi form Jimmy James and the Blue Flame • 1967 Jimi moved to England and started the Jimi Hendrix experience • Summer ‘67 Jimi came to US and rapidly gained fame. • Summer 1969 Woodstock…

  5. Peak of His Career • 1968 to 1970 Jimi was on top of the world • Released 2 more albums • Made lots of recordings and played in many concert venues

  6. A Sad End… • September 18th 1970 Jimi Passes away at age 27 from drug complications • 1995 Family gets Jimi’s recording • 1997 Family produces • First Rays of the New Rising Sun • South Saturn Delta • Radio One

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