Jimi Hendrix
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- Born Johnny Allen Hendrix on 27 November 1942 in Washington, US.
- After facing legal trouble, Hendrix enlisted and trained as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne. Though injured and discharged early, his brief service became part of his legendary backstory.
- Officially ruled an accident, but some theories claim Jimi Hendrix's manager arranged his death over money disputes.
- Jimi Hendrix's lungs were filled with red wine after he vomited while unconscious, leading to his suffocation.
- After his death in 1970, Jimi Hendrix's estate became a legal battlefield for over 30 years, with shifting beneficiaries and nonstop courtroom drama between relatives and managers.
- Died on 18 September 1970 in England, UK.
- 1966
Hey Joe 
- Jimi Hendrix entered the UK charts on 29 December 1966, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 6.- 1971
- Gypsy Eyes - Jimi Hendrix entered the UK charts on 07 November 1971, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 35.
- 1972
- Johnny B. Goode - Jimi Hendrix entered the UK charts on 13 February 1972, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 35.
- 1967
- Foxey Lady - Jimi Hendrix entered the US charts on 23 December 1967, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 67.
- 1971
- Freedom - Jimi Hendrix entered the US charts on 03 April 1971, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 59.
- Dolly Dagger - Jimi Hendrix entered the US charts on 23 October 1971, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 74.