Guitarist Jimi Hendrix is born in Seattle, Washington.
At a Glance
- Date
- 27 November 1942
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Key people
- Jimi Hendrix
- Category
- Music
- Source
- Recordings; biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
He revolutionized electric guitar and rock music in a brief, incandescent career.
What It Means Now
Hendrix is routinely ranked among the greatest guitarists in history.
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