How Did Jimi Hendrix Develop

Jimi Hendrix was probably one of the most innovative musicians to ever live. He was the musician that created a whole new style of music we hear today. He discovered the endless possibilities of different sounds and effects you can get out of a guitar. Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison changed rock and roll very dramatically.
Jimi Hendrix has had many names in his life. Jimi Hendrix was born under the name of Johnny Allen Hendrix on Nov. 27,1942 but is referred to as Jimi. Jimi was also called Jimi Hendrix buy his friends which is why the name of one of his early bands is called Jimi James and the blue flames. He uses this name because it went well with what he wanted to name his band. when Jimi was growing up he was fascinated by the guitar. He would listen to other musician and try to mimic the guitar with his air-guitar which soon was upgraded by a broom. The music that he listened to as a kid is what influenced him to play …show more content…
Jimis first band was named Jimi James and the Blue Flames. Jimi started the band with one of his friends from the military that played the bass. the band just played in clubs and small places and wasnt very famous. Jimi James and the Blue Flames didn't last very long and eventually broke up a few years later. When Jimi left he played mostly by himself in clubs for a little while. He eventually joined the band called The Isley Brothers. The Isley Brothers was a band that only played currently popular cover songs instead of writing their own songs in order to appeal to their audience. Jimi did not like playing with them for this reason. he wanted to do his own thing and play his own songs but the Isley Brothers would not let him. When he was was playing one night with the Isley Brothers he was discovered by a former artist named Chas Chandler from the band The Animals. After the show they talked and convinced Jimi to go to london and play with what would soon become The Hendrix