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Jimi Hendrix's Life in Weeks

Widely regarded as the greatest electric guitarist in history. His innovative techniques including feedback, distortion, and the wah-wah pedal redefined the possibilities of the electric guitar.

1942–1970 American Musician & Guitarist 1,451 weeks (27 years)

Jimi Hendrix's 1,451 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

1,451
Total Weeks
10,157
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
27
Years

Key Milestones

Age 15 · Week ~780

Received his first guitar and began teaching himself to play

Age 19 · Week ~988

Enlisted in the US Army and later received an honorable discharge

Age 23 · Week ~1,196

Moved to London and formed the Jimi Hendrix Experience

Age 24 · Week ~1,248

Released Are You Experienced and performed at Monterey Pop Festival

Age 26 · Week ~1,352

Performed the iconic Star-Spangled Banner at Woodstock

Legacy

Revolutionized electric guitar playing and rock music with albums like Are You Experienced and Electric Ladyland. His Monterey Pop and Woodstock performances became defining moments of the 1960s.

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