When did Jimi Hendrix die?

Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942 and died on September 18, 1970, aged 27.

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Jimi Hendrix

American guitarist

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When did Jimi Hendrix die?
September 18, 1970¹
Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942 and died on September 18, 1970, aged 27.

James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter.
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time.
He was 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".

Jimi Hendrix comes up in these episodes:

MyShowNotes ✓ Radio | Public Figures – A Nateland Podcast | Ep #33: Aaron wouldn’t do his impression in front of Frank, like not playing “Wonderwall” at Hendrix. (20:45)