| Jimi Hendrix November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970 |
| Without question, Jimi Hendrix was one of the most innovative, creative, determined guitarists of our time. While making a name for himself in music's history books, he blazed the way for other young guitarists to form their own sound while at the same time reaping the benefits from Hendrix's expertise. Hendrix commanded everyone's attention while he played his guitar behind his back and over his head. His guitar wanderings incited a degree of spiritual hysteria, especially for the musician himself. He'd finger his guitar and then set it on fire, praying to the guitar gods who blessed him with his unbelievable craft. Nearly thirty-four years have passed since Hendrix's death, but interest in the guitarist remains strong. Last fall he was rated #1 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. |
| The Sound That Launched A Musical Revolution |
| - A Treasured Moment - I was honored to meet Ms. Betty Jean Morgan-Wallace (Jimi Hendrix's High School Sweetheart), who was written about in "Jimi Hendrix, Voices From Home" by Mary Willix She Truly Is A Sweetheart! I'm also honored to be wearing Jimi's Army Dog Tags around my neck - He gave them to her when he returned from the army - |
| Hendrix with his first guitar nicknamed "Betty Jean" w/her name painted on the back - He also wrote the song "Red House" about her. Betty Jean said the last time she saw that red guitar, her mom had it in a closet. No one's seen it since. |
| Close-up of Jimi's Dog Tags Click to enlarge |
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| A photo of me at Garfield High School (just before they started the renovation) |
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