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"Music makes me high on stage, and that's the truth. It's like being almost addicted to music." - Jimi Hendrix

This Week's Featured Artist

Jimi Hendrix

the legendary Rock guitarist who passed away at the age of 27, this week in 1970.

For more, be sure to read Gary James' interview with Jimi's sister, Janie Hendrix


Did You Know?

Jimi Hendrix's first real gig was with an unnamed band at Seattle's Temple De Hirsch Sinai. He was fired between sets for showing off.


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