Why Famous:Influential electric rock guitarist, Hendrix moved to England in 1966 and formed The Jimi Hendrix Experience releasing tracks 'Hey Joe' and Purple Haze'.
His performance at the Monterey Pop Festival established him in the US and he is especially known for playing at Woodstock where he played the 'Star Spangled Banner'.
1959-02-20 Jimi Hendrix (16), rock and roll guitarist, plays his first gig in the Temple De Hirsch synagogue basement, Seattle. He is fired from the band after the 1st set due to "wild" playing
1966-09-21 Jimmy Hendrix changes spelling of his name to Jimi
1966-10-12 Jimi Hendrix Experience forms with Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding & Mitch Mitchell
1966-10-25 Jimi Hendrix Experience play their first UK gig as a private showcase at The Scotch of St. James in London
1966-12-16 Jimi Hendrix Experience releases its 1st single, "Hey Joe," in the UK
1966-12-26 Jimi Hendrix writes "Purple Haze" backstage at the Upper Cut Club, London
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