Jimi Hendrix 1942 – 1970
As a Black musician bringing a civil rights message to a largely white hippy crowd, Hendrix bridged the gap between two major social movements of the 1960s. With his colourful Carnaby Street clothing and sensuous style, he also fully embraced the image of love and community that his fans were drawn to. The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their first album in 1967 and dazzled crowds with Hendrix’s inventive guitar skills. He famously played at Woodstock, the last artist to take the stage for the three-day festival. He died
