A Guitar Legend Is Born
A legend is born in Seattle, Washinton
November 27, 1942
James Marshall Hendrix, who would become known worldwide by his nickname “Jimi”, was born on this date in Seattle, Washington. His ancestry was a mixture of Caucasian, African American, and Cherokee Indian.
In 1961 Hendrix enlisted with the U.S. Army, joining the 101st Airborne Division as a paratrooper. While not fond of the strict disc…
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