Jimi Hendrix

James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix, born Johnny Allen Hendrix. November 27, 1942. Seattle, Washington.



From hotshotdigital: "Considered to be the most influential guitarist in modern music, Jimi Hendrix perfected the deliberate use of distortion and feedback, using it to complement his natural virtuoso ability. He exuded charisma, raw talent, and creativity to excess - delivering some of the most revolutionary music of the 20th century.

A self-taught left-handed guitarist, Jimi played with a right handed Fender Stratocaster - upside down and re-strung. His use of the Strat's tremelo bar was one of the signature elements of his blues influenced style of rock music. In addition to his songwriting and playing ability, Jimi Hendrix was also a pioneer in using the recording studio as an 'instrument'."

Beatles to Bowie

National Portrait Gallery
2 St. Martin's Place
London WC2H 0HE
England +44 20 73122490

October 15, 2008 – January 24, 2010
Beatles to Bowie: the 60s exposed

"Beatles to Bowie explores the leading pop music personalities who helped create ‘Swinging London' in the 1960s. Bringing together 150 photographs, together with a range of memorabilia, the exhibition evocatively illustrates how image, music, fashion and performance combined to make these musicians the leading icons of their time and London the world's most important cultural capital."

[text from NPG web site. Graphic from artdaily.org article. Caption: Jimi Hendrix, 1967 by Fiona Adams. Private Collection. © Fiona Adams.]