September 18, 1970, the American musician Jimi Hendrix died in London, at 27 years of age. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. How influential is Jimi? When I was just 5 years old in 1987, My Uncle put on The Jimi Hendrix Experience album during a New Years Eve Party.....and that half hour of rock set me on a path to the rock career I have today. Thanks Jimi! I owe you my career! (44 years ago today!) -Porteous
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 22:00:01 +0000