What can you say about the greatest guitar player ever?
Jimi Hendrix, who would be 79 years old today (Nov. 27), is from Seattle, made his name in London, came back to the U.S., and became a legend.
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With songs that will live forever, Hendrix is a musical icon. So, we wanted to celebrate his birthday with a list of his Top 10 Songs.
Enjoy!
10. “If 6 Was 9”
9. “Who Knows”
8. “Angel”
7. “Castles Made Of Sand”
6. “Little Wing”
5. “Red House”
4. “Foxy Lady”
3. “Hey Joe”
2. “Purple Haze”
1. “All Along The Watchtower”
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