He died tragically in 1970.
Many people are not aware that Hendrix served in the US Army. After being discharged because of an injury suffered during a parachute jump, he began working as a studio guitarist under the name of Jimmy James.
He found his way to London and created The Jimi Hendrix Experience. He released several best selling LP's in the late 1960's, specially "Electric Ladyland" and his great version of Dylan's "All along the watchtower".
And the rest is musical history! He continues to influence young guitarists today.
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