**Jimi Hendrix**  
A legendary rock musician, Jimi Hendrix revolutionized electric guitar playing with his innovative techniques and psychedelic sound. Born in 1942, he blended blues, rock, and jazz, creating iconic tracks like "Purple Haze" and "All Along the Watchtower." His virtuosic guitar skills, including feedback manipulation and wah-wah pedal use, set new standards. Hendrix’s electrifying performances, like at Woodstock in 1969, showcased his charisma and improvisational genius. Despite his short career, ending with his death in 1970, his influence endures in rock music.  
**Key Contributions**: Pioneered electric guitar effects, redefined rock expression.  
**Notable Albums**: *Are You Experienced*, *Axis: Bold as Love*, *Electric Ladyland*.