When was Jimi Hendrix born and when did they die?

Jimi Hendrix was born in 1942 and died in 1970, living to about 28 years old.

Who was alive at the same time as Jimi Hendrix?

Jimi Hendrix's closest contemporary was Pablo Picasso, with whom they shared 28 years of overlapping lifetimes. Explore more contemporaries on Timeliner.

Jimi Hendrix

Q: What was Jimi Hendrix known for?

Jimi Hendrix was known for: Greatest electric guitarist of all time. James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist, singer, and 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".

1942 – 1970

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James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist, singer, and 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".