Jimi Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix) is a guitarist that appears in Guitar Hero World Tour. He was listed as number one on Rolling Stone's list of 100 greatest guitarists of all time.[1] He was one of the most influential guitarists of his time. His songs "Purple Haze" and "The Wind Cries Mary" were both featured in Guitar Hero World Tour. He died in the late 60s of drug abuse.:[ He become famous in england. He died in September 18, 1970. Jimi payed a Fender Statocaster.He was born on November 27, 1942 in Seattle, Washington . Jimi became famous at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. He was famous from 1967-1970 the time of his death.His band was called the Jimi Hendrix Experiance.He died in England and was buried at Seattle.Jimi could play with his teeth and be able to play behind his back. Once he even set his guitar on fire. His style of music was acid rock.If you wish to know more his website is www.jimihendrix.com