Jimi Hendrix: Rock 'n' Roll Legend
The extraordinary performances, recording, and lyrics of
James Marshall Hendrix have made him impossible to forget. This
American rock music guitarist made a legendary mark not only in
the history of rock 'n' roll but also on the pop culture as a
whole (Ross 32). With unique techniques never seen before and
blatant sex-related performances on stage, he became one of the
most influential music figures of the 60s (Kamin).
Hendrix was not born into stardom nor was it given to him by
any means. He strived all throughout his life to be the very
best. Johnny Allen Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942 in
Seattle, Washington to Al and Lucille Hendrix, and not until four
years later did his father change his son's name to James
Marshall Hendrix. He certainly did not lead an easy life with
his sporadic schooling and his parents' divorce in 1958. Added
to the building pressures, his mother died just one year later
("Jimi", Rolling......
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