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

By 1969, she had divorced Sachs and was romantically linked to everyone from Warren Beatty to Jimi Hendrix.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2025

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

“We know who we are. We know what we do well,” says Chris Hendrix, assistant vice president and general merchandise manager of Costco Travel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025

Miss Marva Hendrix couldn’t say enough nice things about Vonetta and how she was doing a good job.

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

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