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Jimi Hendrix (James Marshall Hendrix), 1942-70, African-American rock guitarist, b. Seattle, Wash. Hendrix, in his short musical career, was known for an innovative and extremely influential guitar style that involved the explosive, yet often sensitively nuanced, use of feedback, distortion, and other electronically manipulated sound effects. His recordings include the albums Are You Experienced? (1967), Axis: Bold as Love (1967), and Electric Ladyland (1968). He toured with his bands The Experience (1967-69) and Band of Gypsys (1969-70) and appeared at both the Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock.

Bibliography: See biographies by C. R. Cross (2005) and S. Lawrence (2005).

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Hendrix, Jimi ( James Marshall) (1942–70) US rock guitarist, songwriter and singer. Hendrix's improvised guitar solos have influenced generations of rock and jazz musicians. His debut album was Are You Experienced? (1967). His band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, played live at Woodstock (1970). Other albums include Band of Gypsies (1970).

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