James Marshall Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970), was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. Hendrix was a major influence on other rock and roll musicians. Initially gaining recognition in England, Hendrix became famous throughout the world after appearances at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, at which he purposely set his guitar on fire, and Woodstock Festival. A self-taught musician, unable to read or write music notation, he famously played a right-handed Fender Stratocaster guitar turned over and restrung to play left-handed. Jimi Hendrix was named Greatest Guitarist of all Time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2003.
Jimi Hendrix
Questions and Answers
Q: Who is James Marshall Hendrix?
A: James Marshall Hendrix, born Johnny Allen Hendrix, was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
Q: What was the major influence of Hendrix on other rock and roll musicians?
A: Hendrix was a major influence on other rock and roll musicians.
Q: Where did Hendrix initially gain recognition?
A: Hendrix initially gained recognition in England.
Q: Why did Hendrix become famous throughout the world?
A: Hendrix became famous throughout the world after appearances at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, at which he purposely set his guitar on fire, and Woodstock Festival.
Q: Was Hendrix trained in music notation?
A: No, Hendrix was a self-taught musician who was unable to read or write music notation.
Q: How did Hendrix famously play his guitar?
A: Hendrix famously played a right-handed Fender Stratocaster guitar turned over and restrung to play left-handed.
Q: What was Hendrix's achievement in Rolling Stone's magazine?
A: Jimi Hendrix was named Greatest Guitarist of all Time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2003.