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February is Black History month and there are so many black artists who deserve honor for their contribution to rock ‘n’ roll and nearly every genre of music. We’ll be featuring a black rock ‘n’ roller every week to honor so today, we pay our respects to arguably the greatest guitarist of all time, Jimi Hendrix.
Hendrix experienced a difficult childhood, but persevered through it all to become a man at the top of fame with his music that was considered very experimental for the time. Playing upside down, behind his back, with his teeth, and even setting his guitar on fire were just some antics that coincided with his breathtaking guitar skills. Giving us hits like Purple Haze, Foxy Lady, and Hey Joe along with deeper gems, Hendrix truly blessed the entire world with his music.