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About

James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. His mainstream career lasted only four years, but he is widely regarded as one of the most influential guitarists in history and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century.

Nicknames
Jimi, Buster

BIRTHDAY
November 27, 1942

ZODIAC SIGN
Sagittarius

BORN
Seattle, Washington, United States (Map)

EDUCATION

  • Garfield High School (Map)
  • Washington Middle School (Map)

Nationality
American

DIED
September 18, 1970 (age 27)

CAUSE OF DEATH
Barbiturate overdose

Place of burial
Greenwood Memorial Park & Funeral Home (Map)

HEIGHT
5ft 10 (177.8 cm)

EYE COLOR
Brown

HANDEDNESS
Right-handed

TATTOOS
None

NET WORTH
$5 Million (1970)

Faith
Non-religious

languages spoken
English

IQ
149

Personal Quotes

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.

Excuse me while I kiss the sky.

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.

Music is a safe kind of high.

The story of life is quicker than the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye.

Favorite Things

food
Spaghetti, strawberry shortcake with whipped cream, and banana cream pie.

books
Science fiction, Bob Dylan

On the Web

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Discussion

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Filmography

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Discography

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Family Tree

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Interesting Facts

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