Jimi Hendrix Rock and Roll Guitarist Eddie Lee EAP 1

Outline His early life His musical career His death His music

His early life November 27, born in Seattle, Washington. Started playing guitar as a teenager. Was in the US army Started playing music professionally.

Developing Career moved to New York City and started supporting famous musicians such as B.B. King and Tina Turner 1965 – Formed “The Jimi Hendrix Experience”

Jimi moves to England 1966 – starts working in England – “Hey Joe” released in the UK

Fame in the USA Starts to become famous in the USA Performs at the Monterey Pop Festival. Starts touring around the USA

The beginning of problems 1968 – Has many arguments with different people, including band members 1969 – ‘Experience’ breaks up, ‘Band of Gypsys’ is formed

The final year Walks off stage at Madison Square Gardens. August - last concert performed at the Isle or Wight Festival.

His death Died in a hotel in London. Death due to mixture of barbiturate pills and alcohol. Date of death – September 18, 1970, London, England

His most famous records – part –Are You Experienced? 1968 –Axis: Bold as Love –Electric Ladyland

His most famous records – part –Smash Hits 1970 –Band of Gypsys Since dying, there have been many other records and CDs released of his work.

Four famous Jimi Hendrix songs “Foxey Lady” “Hey Joe” “Little Wing” “Purple Haze”

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