Date of Birth: November 27, 1942
Date of Death: September, 1970
Cause of Death: Died in Notting Hill Gate, London after choking on his
own vomit as a result of taking too many barbituates.
Final Resting Place: Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, Washington
Claim to Fame: A guitar legend who single-handedly redefined the guitar
sound. His signature psychedelic riffs and licks influenced many of the
rock and metal guitarists to come. Check out his playing on 'Foxy Lady',
All Along the Watchtower' and 'Purple Haze'. The first Seattle legend.
Jimi in action. The burning guitar was never as hot as his playing.
