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
The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volume Two album was a 7" 33 1/3 RPM one-sided single of "Gloria" (Recorded at TTG Studios, Hollywood, CA, October 29, 1968). The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volume Two The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volume Two is a follow up compilation album to "The Essential Jimi Hendrix" (1978). The UK release also contained a 7-inch 33 rpm one-sided EP of the Jimi Hendrix Experience performing the song "Gloria", that had been included with the first US "Essential" release. In the US in 1989, the two albums were combined for the CD release "The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volumes One and Two". All of the "Essential"