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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Jimi Hendrix

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EARLY LIFE AND MUSIC

  • born on November 27, 1942 in Seattle
  • died on September 18, 1970 in London
  • Mother was alcoholic
  • Father was enlisted in the armed forces
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EARLY LIFE AND MUSIC

  • his father noticed after his return Jimi's passion for music
  • first instrument was a one string ukulele
  • bought a second-hand acoustic guitar
  • 1969 Al purchased him his first electric guitar
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BEGINNING CAREER AND RISE TO FAME

  • began working as a session guitarist under the name Jimmy James
  • 1965 he had played with several marquee acts (Ike and Tina Turner, Sam Cookie...)
  • Chandler was impressed and returned again in September 1966
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THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE

  • Hendrix first became the rage of London's pop society
  • became one of the most popular and highest grossing touring acts in the world immediately
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