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
Ken Marcus the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. The images of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, Simon & Garfunkel, Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones were rediscovered in 2005 during a studio remodel. His photograph of Jimi Hendrix is featured on the Jimi Hendrix album, "The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live at Monterey", released on October 16, 2007. Ken Marcus appeared in the opening scenes of the Baywatch TV movie "Panic at Malibu Pier". His character is a photographer shooting a glamour layout on the beach. In the comic book series Rocketeer, Dave Stevens portrayed Ken as the nefarious "Marco of Hollywood" with