Jimi Hendrix revolutionized the use of the electric guitar with feedback, fuzz, and controlled distortion. He was once fired by Little Richard but later became one of the most popular and highest-grossing acts in the world. He died of drug-related complications at 27.
Jimi Hendrix was a famous musician who revolutionized the use of the electric guitar. Hendrix used a mix of feedback, fuzz and controlled distortion to change the way the electric guitar was used and played. Hendrix played with several different bands and groups before starting his tour, performing at what has come to be called The Jimi Hendrix Experience. In fact, Jimi Hendrix was once fired by Little Richard, who thought the guitarist was overly flamboyant. His extravagance was no problem when Hendrix took his tour to America in June of 1967. The Jimi Hendrix Experience became one of the most popular and highest-grossing acts in the world in 1967.
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Hendrix died of drug-related complications on September 18, 1970 at just 27 years old.
Hendrix was discharged from the United States Army after sustaining an injury during a parachute jump.
In 1959, Hendrix dropped out of high school to pursue his musical aspirations.
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