10 Interesting Facts you Probably don't know about Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. 




So here is a list of 10 Interesting Facts you Probably don't know about Jimi Hendrix

1. Jimi Hendrix Couldn't read Music. When Dick Cavett asked him whether he could read music: “No, not at all,” . He learned to play by ear and would often use words or colors to express what he wanted to communicate.



2. Jimi’s bandmates called him “The Bat,” because he would darken or block his windows and sleep during the day.



3. Jimi was supposed to make an appearance in the Beatles’ TV movie, Magical Mystery Tour, but scheduling conflicts prevented this from happening. 



4. At the age of 14 Jimi couldn't afford tickets to Elvis Presley Concert at Sick’s Stadium in Seattle. He could only watch Elvis from atop a nearby hill.



5. In 1961, Jimi was forced to join the Army because he had twice been caught by the police while riding in stolen cars. But Jimi did badly in the Army, the 101st Airborne Division actually, and was soon discharged. 



6. In his early days he played backup guitar for a number of big names like Sam Cooke, Little Richard, Wilson Pickett, Ike and Tina Turner, and The Isley Brothers. He used to play under the name Jimmy James. 



7. While a teenager, Hendrix sketched car designs and sent them to the Ford Motor Company.



8. While living in London in the early days, Jimi rented Ringo Starr’s apartment at 34 Montagu Square, along with manager Chad Chandler. Eventually, Ringo threw them both out.



9. He was once kidnapped after a show. The details about Hedrix's kidnapping are a bit sketchy. 



10. Jimi called his music “electric church” because he believed music was his religion.


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