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James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; 27th November at Seattle's King County Hospital, 1942 - 18th September 1970) was a U.S. guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Hendrix was not very popular in the U.S.A. at the outset of his musical career, only later gaining recognition after taking a trip to England in 1966 with The Animals' Chas Chandler, where he subsequently formed The Jimi Hendrix Experience with bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell. While The Experience quickly became popular in England, they remained relatively unrecognised outside the country. It was not until their 1967 performance at the Monterey...

Al Hendrix was born Clyde Allen Hendrix on November 12, 1934 in Miami Florida. He has lived in California, Florida, Texas. Al's mom loved to listen to the "Grand Ole Opry" on Saturday night. That's where Al learned to appreciate music and was inspired by the music of Hank Williams, Sr. He began playing rhythm guitar to accompany his singing, and his startling expressive voice won him first and second place in two local talent shows. In March 1953, Al enlisted in the army. He did 18 months in Korea, and was honorably discharged. Rock and Roll became his new...

Jimi D. is a multinational Off-Beat artist, spreading music straight from Austria's green land of Styria. Jimi D.'s sound is characterized by a unique mix of various musical styles, with elements of Reggae, Rocksteady, Folk, Rock, Calypso, Ragga and Ska. Instantly recognizable charismatic vocals, danceable beats, and well crafted songwriting are Jimi D's trademark! .

Margie Hendrix was a member of the girl group The Cookies when Atlantic Records made then the original Raelettes backing Ray Charles. The Cookies were a rather bland girl group. Working with Charles transformed them. Hendrix was a standout with an incredibly dynamic voice featuring a powerful yet pleasing growl and the ability to stretch for notes like Aretha or young Michael Jackson. Standout singles were studio cut "The Night Time Is The Right Time" and a live version of The 5 Royales' "Tell The Truth." She died of a heroin overdose before she could launch much of a solo...