Jimi Hendrix was born 75 years ago today. He was only 27 when he died on Sept. 18, 1970. But in that short time Hendrix irrevocably changed the electric guitar — and, with it, rock ‘n’ roll ...

2. Hey Joe. Chords: C, D, G, A, E, Although well-known song best known for Jimi Hendrix’ performances, this song is not originally Jimi’s. The story of this song is interesting nevertheless.

Jimi Hendrix Plugs In "When I was 17 I formed this group with some other guys, but they drowned me out," he would say to Guitar Player in 1968 (via The Guardian ).

In the case of James Marshall Hendrix, better known as Jimi, the answer would likely be no. Born 80 years ago on Nov. 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, I doubt anyone could have predicted that this ...

Chords: A, G, A7, E, D, C, (for guitar tuned ½ step down) Manic Depression is one of the easiest Jimi Hendrix songs to play on guitar, released in 1967 on his debut album Are You Experienced.