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
Experience (Jimi Hendrix album) Experience (Jimi Hendrix album) Experience is a live album by Jimi Hendrix, released in August 1971 in the United Kingdom. The album is an incomplete soundtrack to the unreleased film "Experience" documenting the Jimi Hendrix Experience's performance at the Royal Albert Hall on February 18, 1969. It peaked at number nine in the U.K. album charts in September 1971. The follow-up to "Experience", titled "More Experience", from the Jimi Hendrix Experience's performance at the Royal Albert Hall six days later, on February 24 1969, was released in 1972. On "Room Full of Mirrors" they are joined by Chris Wood (flute)