Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American musician, singer, & songwriter. Despite a relatively brief musical career spanning only 4 years, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest & most influential electric guitarist of all time. He & his band were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. His 3 albums all appear in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Albums of all Time. See: The Jimi Hendrix Experience.