Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers Cover Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Purple Haze’Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers Cover Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Purple Haze’Debut performance takes place at nonprofit fundraiser event.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How the Mysterious ‘Hey Joe’ Introduced the World to Jimi HendrixHow the Mysterious ‘Hey Joe’ Introduced the World to Jimi HendrixThe Jimi Hendrix Experience debuted on Dec. 16, 1966, with "Hey Joe," a folk song of uncertain origin.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
The 75 Best Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All TimeThe 75 Best Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All TimeWho is No. 1?Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
When Jimi Hendrix’s First Posthumous Album Was ReleasedWhen Jimi Hendrix’s First Posthumous Album Was ReleasedHe left tons of unfinished songs from the various sessions he had started, but never quite completed.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
The Mystery of a 1969 Jimi Hendrix Photo Is Finally SolvedThe Mystery of a 1969 Jimi Hendrix Photo Is Finally SolvedWe spoke to the photographer and subject in an intriguing photo taken at a much-bootlegged concert at Royal Albert Hall.Chris EptingChris Epting
Why Jimi Hendrix Got Fired Halfway Through His First GigWhy Jimi Hendrix Got Fired Halfway Through His First GigIf at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
When Jimi Hendrix Broke Up With Band of Gypsys On StageWhen Jimi Hendrix Broke Up With Band of Gypsys On StageThere were plenty of memorable gigs throughout his too-brief career, but none was more infamous than this one.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The Day Jimi Hendrix Claimed ‘All Along the Watchtower’The Day Jimi Hendrix Claimed ‘All Along the Watchtower’This new take happened less than two months after Bob Dylan recorded the original.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
The Day the Jimi Hendrix Experience FormedThe Day the Jimi Hendrix Experience FormedThey rehearsed for a week before hooking up with French pop singer Johnny Hallyday for a four-date French tour.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
The Day Jimi Hendrix Was Laid to RestThe Day Jimi Hendrix Was Laid to RestThe guitarist was buried following a small ceremony, two weeks after his untimely death.Jeff GilesJeff Giles