Jimi Hendrix original composition, "Purple Haze", and in 2001, for his recording of Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower". Hendrix's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" was honored with a Grammy in 2009. The United States Postal Service issued a commemorative postage stamp honoring Hendrix in 2014. On August 21, 2016, Jimi Hendrix was officially inducted into the R&B Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan. The Jimi Hendrix Experience Jimi Hendrix/Band of Gypsys Posthumous albums 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
Hendrix the Husky born, UW Tacoma students were asked to vote on what to name him, it had to start with "H". Several names like Hayley, Hilda, and Humphrey were submitted to the ballot. Second most voted name was "Hauser", but most popular name came to be "Hendrix". Rumor says Hendrix was named after a Seattle rockstar Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix is a husky who often wears a UW jersey and shorts of some kind. His enlightening spirit and enthusiasm is spread by his energetic handshakes and innocent curiosity. All spirit around campus is led by him, and he usually travels with a handler.