Jimi Hendrix

   Considered to be one  of the most influential electric guitarists, Jimi Hendrix changed the face of rock-n-roll in the 1960's. His music took on a combination of rock n' roll and electric blues and he favored the sound of overdriven amps as well as popularizing guitar amplifier feedback. Using his fame as a doorway to promote peace to the public, Hendrix's message contradicted the state in which America was in: war. “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace”(Jimi Hendrix). 
      Prior to the start of his music career, Hendrix was enlisted in the army in 1961. Bringing along his guitar, he was often chided for not being focused enough in training. On the side of training he formed a band with fellow soldier, Billy Cox, and due to his lack of drive for the army, he was honorably discharged and able to pursue his musical career.

    In his brief four-year reign as a superstar, Hendrix expanded the vocabulary of the electric rock guitar more than anyone before or since. His frequent hurricane blasts of noise and dazzling showmanship -- he could and would play behind his back and with his teeth and set his guitar on fire -- has sometimes obscured his considerable gifts as a songwriter, singer, and master of a gamut of blues, R&B, and rock styles.
 
   Hendrix performed at the legendary musical event: the Woodstock Festival. His rock rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" amazed the crowds and demonstrated his considerable talents as a musician. He was also an accomplished songwriter and musical experimenter. Hendrix even had his own recording studio in which he could work with different performers and try out new songs and sounds.
 Hendrix died on September 18, 1970, from drug-related complications. While this talented recording artist was only 27 years old at the time of his passing, Hendrix left his mark on the world of rock music and remains popular to this day.

he formed a band, the King Kasuals, with a fellow soldier, bassist Billy Cox. Hendrix’s personality made it difficult for him to adapt to the regimented life of a soldier, and in 1962 he was given an honorable discharge. - See more at: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-jimi-hendrix-experience/bio/#sthash.rbvnc5Fl.dpuf

he formed a band, the King Kasuals, with a fellow soldier, bassist Billy Cox. Hendrix’s personality made it difficult for him to adapt to the regimented life of a soldier, and in 1962 he was given an honorable discharge. - See more at: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-jimi-hendrix-experience/bio/#sthash.rbvnc5Fl.dpuf

he formed a band, the King Kasuals, with a fellow soldier, bassist Billy Cox. Hendrix’s personality made it difficult for him to adapt to the regimented life of a soldier, and in 1962 he was given an honorable discharge. - See more at: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-jimi-hendrix-experience/bio/#sthash.rbvnc5Fl.dpuf

he formed a band, the King Kasuals, with a fellow soldier, bassist Billy Cox. Hendrix’s personality made it difficult for him to adapt to the regimented life of a soldier, and in 1962 he was given an honorable discharge. - See more at: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-jimi-hendrix-experience/bio/#sthash.rbvnc5Fl.dpuf

he formed a band, the King Kasuals, with a fellow soldier, bassist Billy Cox. Hendrix’s personality made it difficult for him to adapt to the regimented life of a soldier, and in 1962 he was given an honorable discharge. - See more at: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-jimi-hendrix-experience/bio/#sthash.rbvnc5Fl.dpuf