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Discover interesting facts and trivia about the music legend Jimi Hendrix. Our fact sheets are packed with some useful, interesting and quick information about this American rock singer and guitarist. Find out how he became one of the greatest guitar players of his time and who it was that inspired his musical career so greatly. Jimi Hendrix only had a short music career as he passed away at just 27 years of age. His legend lives on as his musical achievements are celebrated by his fans across the world. Check out our interesting facts below and learn how this famous black music artist helped introduce heavy rock music and the electric guitar to the music industry. |
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Did you know that this famous American singer, songwriter could play all sorts of guitars? Do you know which type of guitar was his favorite? Find out all kinds of interesting, fun facts about the life and career of this musician.
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Facts about Jimi Hendrix for kids | | Fun Fact 1 | Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27th, 1942 in Seattle, Washington in the United States of America. His birth name was Johnny Allen Hendrix. |
| Fun Fact 2 | Jimi Hendrix was born into a dysfunctional environment. His parents were very poor and they divorced when Jimi was nine years old. |
| Fun Fact 3 | Jimi Hendrix learned to play the guitar himself. He was inspired by Elvis Presley and he taught himself to play tunes by Elvis. The guitar was a ukulele which was given to him by a lady who had planned on throwing it away. |
| Fun Fact 4 | Jimi Hendrix actually got to see his idol, the 'King of Pop', otherwise known as Elvis Presley, live in concert in 1957. |
| Fun Fact 5 | Jimi Hendrix was a great guitar player, he could play left-handed and right-handed versions of the instrument. |
| Fun Fact 6 | Jimi Hendrix's formed the King Kasuals with his friend Billy Cox who he met in 1961. The R&B duo actually met in the army where they served in the 101st Airborne Paratroopers Division. |
| Fun Fact 7 | This famous American singer, songwriter and musician formed a band with Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell in 1966 at London's town of Westminster. Together, the English-American band formed the Jimi Hendrix Experience. |
| Fun Fact 8 | The Jimi Hendrix Experience ran until Noel Redding left in 1969. During this time, the band released three successful albums called Are You Experienced, Axis: Bold As Love and Electric Ladyland. |
| Fun Fact 9 | The Jimi Hendrix Experience reformed in 1970. Billy Cox joined the band and played the bass. The band continued until September of the same year when Jimi sadly passed away. |
| Fun Fact 10 | The Jimi Hendrix Experience was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. |
| Fun Fact 11 | Jimi Hendrix died at a young age, he was just 27 years old when he passed away. It's thought that he died from a drug overdose. During his life, he had often fallen victim to alcohol and drugs. |
| Fun Fact 12 | Jimi Hendrix greatly influenced the history of music with his talents. The type of music he played and sang was mainly heavy rock. He played lots of different types of guitar but one of his favorites was the Fender Stratocaster which is a model of electric guitar. |
| Fun Fact 13 | Jimi Hendrix's best-selling album was released in 1968. It was called 'Are You Experienced'. Some of the songs on the album included Foxy Lady, Manic Depression, Red House, Can You See Me, and Love or Confusion. |
| Fun Fact 14 | Jimi Hendrix achieved a UK number 1 hit single in 1970 with his song 'Voodoo Chile'. He was very successful in United Kingdom where he spent much of his musical career. |
| Fun Fact 15 | Jimi Hendrix achieved awards during his short lifetime and has also been credited for his achievements since his death. In 2007, he was awarded the Music City Walk of Fame. |
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