Jimi Hendrix's Life

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  • Jimi was born as Johonny Hendrix

    Jimi was born as Johonny Hendrix
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    Jimi Hendrix's Life

  • Hendrix dropped out of high school. He worked different jobs while continuing to follow his music

  • Jimi gets his first acoustic guitar

    Jimi gets his first acoustic guitar

  • Jimi starts playing backup for bands

  • Hendrix enlisted in the army until 1962 due to an injury

  • mid- 1966 Jimi Hendrix met Chas Chandler. A former member of the Animals, who became his manager.

    mid- 1966 Jimi Hendrix met Chas Chandler. A former member of the Animals, who became his manager.

  • Chandler convinced Hendrix to go to London

    Chandler convinced Hendrix to go to London
    where he joined other musicians to create The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

  • The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their first single

    The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their first single
    It was a huge hit in Britin, he soon went on tour where he showed the audiences his "outrageous guitar-playing skills"

  • The band released their second album, Axis: Bold as Love

    The band released their second album, Axis: Bold as Love

  • Their final album as a band was released : Electric Ladyland

    Their final album as a band was released : Electric Ladyland

  • The Jimi Hendrix Experience broke up

    The Jimi Hendrix Experience broke up

  • Hendrix preformed at Woodstock Festival

    Hendrix preformed at Woodstock Festival
    Hendrix preformed his big hit of his version of the "The Star Spangled Banner"

  • Jimi Hendrix dies because of drug-related complications.

    Jimi Hendrix dies because of drug-related complications.