Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix

Acting
Born 1942-11-27 - Died 1970-09-18Seattle, Washington, USA

Biography

James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 as a part of his band, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, the institution describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music". Hendrix began playing guitar at age 15. In 1961, he enlisted in the US Army, but was discharged the following year. Soon afterward, he moved to Clarksville, then Nashville, Tennessee, and began playing gigs on the Chitlin' Circuit, earning a place in the Isley Brothers' backing band and later with Little Richard, with whom he continued to work through mid-1965. He then played with Curtis Knight and the Squires. Hendrix moved to England in late 1966, after bassist Chas Chandler of the Animals became his manager. Within months, he had formed his band, the Jimi Hendrix Experience (with its rhythm section consisting of bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell), and achieved three UK top ten hits: "Hey Joe", "Purple Haze", and "The Wind Cries Mary". He achieved fame in the US after his performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. His third and final studio album, Electric Ladyland (1968), became his most commercially successful release and his only number one album on the US Billboard 200 chart. The world's highest-paid rock musician, Hendrix headlined the Woodstock Festival in 1969 and the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970. He died in London from barbiturate-related asphyxia in September 1970, at the age of 27. Hendrix was inspired by American rock and roll and electric blues. He favored overdriven amplifiers with high volume and gain, and was instrumental in popularizing the previously undesirable sounds caused by guitar amplifier feedback. He was also one of the first guitarists to make extensive use of tone-altering effects units in mainstream rock, such as fuzz distortion, Octavia, wah-wah, and Uni-Vibe. He was the first musician to use stereophonic phasing effects in recordings. Holly George-Warren of Rolling Stone commented: "Hendrix pioneered the use of the instrument as an electronic sound source. Players before him had experimented with feedback and distortion, but Hendrix turned those effects and others into a controlled, fluid vocabulary every bit as personal as the blues with which he began." Description above from the Wikipedia article Jimi Hendrix, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

Movies (82)

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
6.7

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

2022Movie6.7
Dusty
8.0

Dusty

1994Movie8.0
The Beach Boys
6.6

The Beach Boys

2024Movie6.6
Monterey Pop
7.3

Monterey Pop

1968Movie7.3
Woodstock
7.6

Woodstock

1970Movie7.6
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
7.1

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

2018Movie7.1
Psych-Out
4.9

Psych-Out

1968Movie4.9
Rainbow Bridge
7.3

Rainbow Bridge

1972Movie7.3
Zappa
7.3

Zappa

2020Movie7.3
Commercial Entertainment Product
8.7

Commercial Entertainment Product

1992Movie8.7
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
7.5

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

2013Movie7.5
It's Black Entertainment
8.7

It's Black Entertainment

2002Movie8.7
The Day the Music Died
8.0

The Day the Music Died

1977Movie8.0
Jimi

Jimi

Movie
Rockthology 2

Rockthology 2

2004Movie
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
6.5

Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall

2014Movie6.5
Dynamite Chicken
5.5

Dynamite Chicken

1971Movie5.5
Jimi Plays Monterey
7.5

Jimi Plays Monterey

1987Movie7.5
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live at Monterey
8.5

The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live at Monterey

2007Movie8.5
Superstars in Concert

Superstars in Concert

1984Movie
Hey, Hey, We're The Monkees
8.4

Hey, Hey, We're The Monkees

1997Movie8.4
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
7.9

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

2009Movie7.9
Jimi Hendrix - Live at the Isle of Wight

Jimi Hendrix - Live at the Isle of Wight

1970Movie
Jimi Hendrix
7.7

Jimi Hendrix

1973Movie7.7
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland
8.3

Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland

2008Movie8.3
Jimi Hendrix - Live at Woodstock Definitive Collection
8.0

Jimi Hendrix - Live at Woodstock Definitive Collection

2005Movie8.0
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly
9.5

John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

2014Movie9.5
Jimi Hendrix Experience - Live in Maui
8.3

Jimi Hendrix Experience - Live in Maui

2020Movie8.3
Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision
7.2

Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision

2024Movie7.2
Are You Experienced: An Inside Look

Are You Experienced: An Inside Look

2010Movie
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church
7.4

Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church

2015Movie7.4
Jimi Hendrix: The Last 24 Hours
8.5

Jimi Hendrix: The Last 24 Hours

2004Movie8.5
Jimi Plays Berkeley
6.6

Jimi Plays Berkeley

2003Movie6.6
Let’s Spend the Night Together: Confessions of Rock’s Greatest Groupies
4.0

Let’s Spend the Night Together: Confessions of Rock’s Greatest Groupies

2010Movie4.0
Message to Love - The Isle of Wight Festival
6.8

Message to Love - The Isle of Wight Festival

1996Movie6.8
The Abyss
7.5

The Abyss

1977Movie7.5
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Los Angeles Forum April 26, 1969

The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Los Angeles Forum April 26, 1969

2022Movie
27: Gone Too Soon
5.8

27: Gone Too Soon

2018Movie5.8
All My Loving
6.5

All My Loving

1968Movie6.5
Eric Burdon: Rock 'n' Roll Animal

Eric Burdon: Rock 'n' Roll Animal

2019Movie
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited

Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited

2014Movie
Totally 60s Psychedelic Rock At The BBC
6.0

Totally 60s Psychedelic Rock At The BBC

2015Movie6.0
Woodstock Diary
8.5

Woodstock Diary

1994Movie8.5
Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!: The Rolling Stones in Concert

Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!: The Rolling Stones in Concert

1970Movie
Jimi and Sly: The Skin I'm In

Jimi and Sly: The Skin I'm In

2000Movie
Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child
7.2

Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child

2010Movie7.2
Jimi Hendrix: Live at Woodstock
8.0

Jimi Hendrix: Live at Woodstock

1999Movie8.0
40 Hidden Music Treasures at the BBC
8.2

40 Hidden Music Treasures at the BBC

2024Movie8.2
Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker
9.5

Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker

2005Movie9.5
Jimi Hendrix and The Blues

Jimi Hendrix and The Blues

2001Movie
Wake at Generation

Wake at Generation

1968Movie
Video from Hell
7.3

Video from Hell

1987Movie7.3
Hendrix: Band of Gypsys
7.2

Hendrix: Band of Gypsys

1999Movie7.2
Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show
8.0

Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show

1969Movie8.0
When the Music's Over

When the Music's Over

1983Movie
Music, Money, Madness… Jimi Hendrix Live In Maui
6.5

Music, Money, Madness… Jimi Hendrix Live In Maui

2020Movie6.5
Blue Wild Angel: Jimi Hendrix Live at The Isle of Wight

Blue Wild Angel: Jimi Hendrix Live at The Isle of Wight

2002Movie
Louder Than Rock
4.0

Louder Than Rock

2023Movie4.0
Popcorn
7.3

Popcorn

1969Movie7.3
Jimi Hendrix: Experience
6.0

Jimi Hendrix: Experience

1968Movie6.0
Sound of the City: London 1964-73
7.0

Sound of the City: London 1964-73

1973Movie7.0
Jimi Hendrix: Trapped in Amber

Jimi Hendrix: Trapped in Amber

2019Movie
At Last...The Beginning: The Making of Electric Ladyland

At Last...The Beginning: The Making of Electric Ladyland

2018Movie
Jimi Hendrix: The Uncut Story
8.0

Jimi Hendrix: The Uncut Story

2004Movie8.0
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition

Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition

2008Movie
Jimi Hendrix: Metropolis ARTE
10.0

Jimi Hendrix: Metropolis ARTE

2010Movie10.0
Jimi Hendrix Live in Stockholm 1969
7.0

Jimi Hendrix Live in Stockholm 1969

1969Movie7.0
Lick Library Quick Licks Jimi Hendrix
10.0

Lick Library Quick Licks Jimi Hendrix

Movie10.0
Jimi Hendrix - On the Road - Ultimate Experience Live!

Jimi Hendrix - On the Road - Ultimate Experience Live!

1994Movie
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live In Sweden

The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live In Sweden

1969Movie
The Last 24 Hours: Jimi Hendrix
8.0

The Last 24 Hours: Jimi Hendrix

2019Movie8.0
Jimi Hendrix: Room Full of Hendrix
8.0

Jimi Hendrix: Room Full of Hendrix

1969Movie8.0
Isle of Wight: Gegengesellschaft Oder Festival-Ramsch?

Isle of Wight: Gegengesellschaft Oder Festival-Ramsch?

1970Movie
Jimi Hendrix: American Landing

Jimi Hendrix: American Landing

2007Movie
Zakk Wylde: House of Guitars 1993

Zakk Wylde: House of Guitars 1993

1993Movie
Jimi Hendrix: Feedback
6.0

Jimi Hendrix: Feedback

2005Movie6.0
Jimi Hendrix at the Isle of Wight
6.5

Jimi Hendrix at the Isle of Wight

1996Movie6.5
Jimi Hendrix: The Road to Woodstock
7.5

Jimi Hendrix: The Road to Woodstock

2014Movie7.5
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Royal Albert Hall

The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Royal Albert Hall

1969Movie
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: BBC Sessions

The Jimi Hendrix Experience: BBC Sessions

2010Movie
Participation

Participation

1971Movie
Jimi Hendrix: The Sex Tape
3.0

Jimi Hendrix: The Sex Tape

2008Movie3.0

TV Shows (16)

Omnibus
7.2

Omnibus

1967Series7.2
TOTP2
7.0

TOTP2

1994Series7.0
The Dick Cavett Show
6.8

The Dick Cavett Show

1968Series6.8
The UnXplained
6.6

The UnXplained

2019Series6.6
Classic Albums
7.7

Classic Albums

1997Series7.7
Ready Steady Go!
7.0

Ready Steady Go!

1963Series7.0
The Top Ten Revealed
8.0

The Top Ten Revealed

2018Series8.0
Beat-Club
8.8

Beat-Club

1965Series8.8
This Is Pop
5.9

This Is Pop

2021Series5.9
Seven Ages of Rock
9.2

Seven Ages of Rock

2007Series9.2
Dim Dam Dom
8.0

Dim Dam Dom

1965Series8.0
70 Years of Youth Revolt
7.2

70 Years of Youth Revolt

2020Series7.2
Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira
9.0

Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira

1989Series9.0
McCartney 3, 2, 1
8.4

McCartney 3, 2, 1

2021Series8.4
Dee Time

Dee Time

1967Series
It Must Be Dusty

It Must Be Dusty

1968Series