Jimi Hendrix
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Jimi Hendrix
Summary
Jimi Hendrix is a human[1]. Born in Seattle[2], he… he was born on November 27, 1942[3]. He died in Kensington[4]. He died on September 18, 1970[5]. He worked as a singer[6], record producer[7], vocalist[8], guitarist[9], and singer-songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,906 views/month, #1,114 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Jimi Hendrix was born in Seattle[2].
- Jimi Hendrix passed away in Kensington[4].
- Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942[3].
- Jimi Hendrix died on September 18, 1970[5].
- Jimi Hendrix is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park[12].
- Jimi Hendrix's father was Al Hendrix[13].
- Jimi Hendrix's mother was Lucille Hendrix[14].
- Jimi Hendrix held citizenship in United States[15].
- Jimi Hendrix is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].
- Jimi Hendrix's professions included singer[6].
- Jimi Hendrix worked as a record producer[7].
- Jimi Hendrix worked as a vocalist[8].
- Jimi Hendrix's professions included guitarist[9].
- Jimi Hendrix's professions included singer-songwriter[10].
- Jimi Hendrix's professions included composer[17].
- Jimi Hendrix's education included a stint at Fort Campbell[18].
- Jimi Hendrix's education included a stint at Garfield High School[19].
- Jimi Hendrix received the UK Music Hall of Fame[20].
- Jimi Hendrix received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
- Jimi Hendrix received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22].
- Jimi Hendrix was a member of The Jimi Hendrix Experience[23].
- Jimi Hendrix was a member of Band of Gypsys[24].
- Jimi Hendrix was a member of Jimmy James and the Blue Flames[25].
- Jimi Hendrix's religion is recorded as lapsed Catholic[26].
- Jimi Hendrix was influenced by Bob Dylan[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Seattle[2], Jimi Hendrix… he was born on November 27, 1942[3]. His father was Al Hendrix[13]. His mother was Lucille Hendrix[14]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].
Education
Educated at Fort Campbell[18], a town[28], in United States[29], founded in 1941[30] and Garfield High School[19], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1920[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], record producer[7], vocalist[8], guitarist[9], singer-songwriter[10], and composer[17].
Recognition
Awards received include UK Music Hall of Fame[20], an award[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 2004[36]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], a commemorative plaque[37], in United States[38]; and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22], a lifetime achievement award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1962[41].
Personal Life
Jimi Hendrix's religion is recorded as lapsed Catholic[26].
Death and Burial
Jimi Hendrix died on September 18, 1970[5]. He passed away in Kensington[4]. The cause of death was asphyxia[42]. Burial took place at Greenwood Memorial Park[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Jimi Hendrix include Handel Hendrix House[43] and 4738 Jimihendrix[44].
Why It Matters
Jimi Hendrix ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,906 views/month, #1,114 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Prince[47], a film actor[48], 1958–2016[49], of United States[50], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[51], specialised in music[52]; Freddie Mercury[53], a singer-songwriter[54], 1946–1991[55], of United Kingdom[56], awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[57], specialised in pop music[58]; Red Hot Chili Peppers[59], a musical group[60], founded in 1982[61]; Queen[62], a musical group[63], founded in 1970[64]; Lenny Kravitz[65], a singer[66], b. 1964[67], of United States[68], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[69]; and Deep Purple[70], a rock band[71], in United Kingdom[72], founded in 1968[73].
Entities named for him include Handel Hendrix House[43] and 4738 Jimihendrix[44].
FAQs
Where was Jimi Hendrix born?
Jimi Hendrix's place of birth was Seattle[2].
Where did Jimi Hendrix die?
Jimi Hendrix passed away in Kensington[4].
Who were Jimi Hendrix's parents?
Jimi Hendrix's father was Al Hendrix[13]. Jimi Hendrix's mother was Lucille Hendrix[14].
What did Jimi Hendrix do for work?
Jimi Hendrix worked as singer[6], record producer[7], vocalist[8], guitarist[9], and singer-songwriter[10].
Where did Jimi Hendrix go to school?
Jimi Hendrix was educated at Fort Campbell[18] and Garfield High School[19].
What awards did Jimi Hendrix receive?
Honors received include UK Music Hall of Fame[20], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22].
Who did Jimi Hendrix influence?
Jimi Hendrix has been cited as an influence by Prince[47], Freddie Mercury[53], Red Hot Chili Peppers[59], and Queen[62].