Jimi Hendrix
N 47° 29.191 W 122° 10.443
10T E 562220 N 5259561
Jimi Hendrix, 1942-1970
Waymark Code: WM1P31
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2007
Views: 273
Jimi Hendrix final resting place is in Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, WA. He was born Johnny Allen Hendrix (later changed to James Marshall) on November 27, 1942, in Seattle. Learning to play guitar as a teenager, Hendrix grew up to become a rock guitar legend. Jimi died on September 18, 1970, from drug-related complications. While this talented recording artist was only 27 at the time of his passing, Hendrix left his mark on the world of rock music and remains popular to this day.
Description:
Legendary rock guitarist
Date of birth: 11/27/1942
Date of death: 09/18/1970
Area of notoriety: Entertainment
Marker Type: Monument
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: None Known
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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