Hendrix

American

[hen-driks] / ˈhɛn drɪks /

noun

Jimi 1942–70, U.S. rock guitarist and songwriter.

Hendrix British

/ ˈhɛndrɪks /

noun

Jimi, full name James Marshall Hendrix. 1942–70, US rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter, noted for his innovative guitar technique. His recordings include "Purple Haze" (1967) and Are you Experienced? (1967)

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Music therapy proved invaluable in the rehab of the onetime studio musician who said he has played for the likes of Jimi Hendrix.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

The curvy design came to define the instrument, played by famous artists including Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

Jimi Hendrix is out of tune in almost every clip you ever see of him!

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026

Now living in Bedfordshire, he has had a long career that has seen him trek across America with Jimi Hendrix and photograph The Beatles in Liverpool.

From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2025

While I was busy glaring at Vonetta for interrupting me, Miss Marva Hendrix clapped her hands together and said, “That’s a marvelous subject for social studies. Right on!”

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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