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Jimi Hendrix Rock and Roll Guitarist

Jimi Hendrix Rock and Roll Guitarist. Eddie Lee EAP 1. Outline. His early life His musical career His death His music. His early life. 1942 - November 27, born in Seattle, Washington . Started playing guitar as a teenager. Was in the US army 1959-1961.

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Jimi Hendrix Rock and Roll Guitarist

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  1. Jimi HendrixRock and Roll Guitarist Eddie Lee EAP 1

  2. Outline • His early life • His musical career • His death • His music

  3. His early life • 1942 - November 27, born in Seattle, Washington. • Started playing guitar as a teenager. • Was in the US army 1959-1961. • 1961 - Started playing music professionally.

  4. Developing Career • 1964 - moved to New York City and started supporting famous musicians such as B.B. King and Tina Turner • 1965 – Formed “The Jimi Hendrix Experience”

  5. Jimi moves to England • 1966 – starts working in England. • 1967 – “Hey Joe” released in the UK

  6. 1967 - Fame in the USA • Starts to become famous in the USA • Performs at the Monterey Pop Festival. • Starts touring around the USA

  7. The beginning of problems • 1968 – Has many arguments with different people, including band members • 1969 – ‘Experience’ breaks up, ‘Band of Gypsys’ is formed

  8. The final year - 1970 • Walks off stage at Madison Square Gardens. • August - last concert performed at the Isle or Wight Festival.

  9. His death • Died in a hotel in London. • Death due to mixture of barbiturate pills and alcohol. • Date of death –September 18, 1970, London, England

  10. His most famous records – part 1 • 1967 • Are You Experienced? • 1968 • Axis: Bold as Love • Electric Ladyland

  11. His most famous records – part 2 • 1969 • Smash Hits • 1970 • Band of Gypsys • Since dying, there have been many other records and CDs released of his work.

  12. Four famous Jimi Hendrix songs • “Foxey Lady” • “Hey Joe” • “Little Wing” • “Purple Haze”

  13. The End! Thank you for your attention!

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