Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix James Marshall Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music". Born in Seattle, Washington, Hendrix began playing guitar at the age of 15. In 1961, he enlisted in the
West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology The box-set is available in a deluxe edition featuring eight 12-inch vinyl LPs. "<nowiki>* = Previously unreleased alternate recording</nowiki>" "<nowiki>** = Previously unreleased recording</nowiki>" Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York City, August 22, 1970. West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology is a posthumous box set by American rock musician Jimi Hendrix. The set was released on November 16, 2010, in the US and includes four discs of previously unreleased studio and live recordings as well as a DVD with a documentary based on the life and career of Hendrix