Reuben Sidhu Music 103 Mr. Dulaney October 27, 2000 Jimi Hendrix, the greatest guitarist in rock history, revolutionized the sound of rock. In 1967, the Jimi Hendrix Experience rocked the nation with their first album, Are You Experienced?. Hendrix's life was cut short by the tragedy of drugs in 1970, when he was only twenty seven years old. In these three years the sound of rock changed greatly, and Hendrix's guitar playing was a major influence. Jimi was born in …showed first 75 words of 920 total…

…showed last 75 words of 920 total…been forgotten, as it is still popular today. If his addiction had not overcome him, he could still be revolutionizing the style of rock today ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Works Cited Henderson, David. Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky : The Life of Jimi Hendrix. New York: Random, 1983. McDermott, John, and Eddie Kramer. Hendrix: Setting the Record Straight. New York : Warner Books, 1992. Wall of Sound. 30 Sept. 2000. Disney/ABC. 30 Sept. 2000 <http://wallofsound.go.com/artists/jimihendrix/home.html>