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Jimi Hendrix Biography

Jimi Hendrix was and American guitarist, singer and songwriter who may be considered as one of the most influential guitarists in rock history. Throughout this biography, the highs and lows of Jimi’s life and career will be accounted.
Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942 in Seattle, Washington, USA and was named Johnny Allen Hendrix. His mother had put him in the temporary care of friends after birth. When released from the army, James Allen “Al” Hendrix (Jimi’s father), retrieved him and re-named him James Marshall Hendrix in memory of his deceased brother, Leon Marshall Hendrix. When “Al” reunited with Lucille Hendrix (Jimi’s mother), he found it hard to gain employment after the Second World War, and the family experienced financial hardship. Hendrix had two brothers, Joseph and Leon, and two sisters, Kathy and Pamela. Joseph was born with physical difficulties and was given up to state care. His two sisters were both given up for care......

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