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Timeline:
November 27th, 1942: Jimi Hendrix is Born in Seattle, Washington
Named "John Allen" by his mother at birth, Jimi's name is legally changed to "James Marshall" by his father on September 11, 1946.
September 24th, 1966: Hendrix Arrives in London
"No one realized how hip Jimi was. He was super hip. Jimi went to places like Granny Takes A Trip and got all of his look together. He just knew all of those things instinctively, and his whole look changed overnight." - Chris Stamp
December 21st, 1966: Blaises Club Gig
"Eric Clapton called me and suggested that we check [Hendrix] out. As we arrived Jeff Beck was walking out. I asked Beck, 'What's the matter, mate? Is he that bad?' Beck could only roll his eyes upward and say, 'No, Pete, he's that good.'" - Pete Townshend
May 12th, 1967: "Are You Experienced" Released in the UK
August 22nd, 1967: "Are You Experienced" Released in the United States
December 1st, 1967: "Axis: Bold As Love" Released in the UK
January 15th, 1968: "Axis: Bold As Love" Released in the United States
April 12th, 1968: "Smash Hits" Released in the UK
September 17th, 1968: "Electric Ladyland" Released in the United States
October 25th, 1968: "Electric Ladyland" Released in the UK
July 30th, 1969: "Smash Hits" Released in the United States
March 25th, 1970: "Band Of Gypsys" Released in the United States
June 12th, 1970: "Band Of Gypsys" Released in the UK
September 18th, 1970: Jimi Hendrix is Found Dead at the Samarkind Hotel in London
After taking nine of his girlfriend Monika Dannerman's prescription sleeping tablets, Jimi Hendrix suffocates on his own vomit.
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