The Life of Jimi Hendrix By gastonlibrary Nov 27, 1942 Birth Jimi Hendrix is born in Seattle WA. Period: Nov 27, 1942 to Sep 18, 1970 The Life of Jimi Hendrix Dec 17, 1951 Parents Divorce Jimi's parents divorce Jan 31, 1962 Jimi Goes to New York City Jimi goes to NYC to seek his fame and fortune. Sep 18, 1970 Death of Jimi Jimi overdoes in London.