On this day, September 18, 1970, Jimi Hendrix died.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

This Day in Music

What Happened Today In Music

September 18th

1970 - Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Mary Abbot's Hospital in London at the age of 27 after choking on his own vomit. Hendrix left the message 'I need help bad man', on his managers answer phone earlier that night. Rumors and conspiracy theories grew up around Hendrix’s death. Eric Burdon claimed Jimi had committed suicide, but that’s contradicted by reports that he was in a good frame of mind. In 2009, a former Animals roadie published a book claiming that Jimi’s manager had admitted to him that he arranged the murder of Hendrix, since the guitarist wanted out of his contract.

Mon Sep 18, 2023: On this day, September 18, 1970, Jimi Hendrix died.

[livetohike]

1. Rest in peace Jimi.

We’re still playing your music as you asked .

[LoisB]

2. Rest in Peace, Jimi. You are still the best guitarist ever.

[lastlib]

3. Still the GOAT.

Exhibit A:

We miss you, Jimi. Your music will live forever.

[ProfessorGAC]

4. Gone To Soon

I disagree with most that he was the best rock guitarist ever.
But, there's not a doubt in my mind he was the most influential.