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Quiz about The Hendrix Experience
Quiz about The Hendrix Experience

The Hendrix Experience Trivia Quiz


10 questions about the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.

A multiple-choice quiz by corvetteman. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
corvetteman
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
282,215
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2181
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 109 (8/10), Guest 82 (8/10), Guest 31 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Jimi was born on November 27, 1942 in what U.S. city? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. For how much did Jimi buy his first acoustic guitar? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following artists did Hendrix NOT idolize as a child? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What branch of the armed forces did Jimi join as a young adult? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Jimi popularized the song "All Along the Watchtower." Who originally sang this song? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1966, bassist Chas Chandler became Jimi's new manager. What band was Chandler formerly the bassist for? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. For which of the following bands did Hendrix NOT play a short stint? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following songs by Jimi is based on a dream he had one night? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which song, which included the simulated sounds of war, did Jimi play in front of over 150,000 people at the Woodstock Festival in 1969? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How old was Jimi when he died? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Jimi was born on November 27, 1942 in what U.S. city?

Answer: Seattle

Jimi was born as Johnny Allen Hendrix. His name was later changed to James Marshall Hendrix. He also changed the spelling of his nickname from Jimmy to Jimi.
2. For how much did Jimi buy his first acoustic guitar?

Answer: five dollars

Hendrix got the guitar at age 14. He got his first electric guitar, a Supro Ozark, at 15.
3. Which of the following artists did Hendrix NOT idolize as a child?

Answer: Frank Sinatra

As a child, Jimi actually met Little Richard, and got to play in his band for a while. Much of Jimi's music would later be based on that of Little Richard.
4. What branch of the armed forces did Jimi join as a young adult?

Answer: Army

When Jimi was discovered riding in a stolen car, he was given the choice to enlist in the Army or go to jail for 2 years. He chose the Army. After a short stay with the Army, during which he injured his ankle and back in a parachute jump, Jimi was discharged.
5. Jimi popularized the song "All Along the Watchtower." Who originally sang this song?

Answer: Bob Dylan

Hendrix was a huge fan of Dylan. In 1968, Jimi's version of the song reached #5 on the UK charts and #20 on the US charts.
6. In 1966, bassist Chas Chandler became Jimi's new manager. What band was Chandler formerly the bassist for?

Answer: The Animals

Hendrix met Chandler in London and turned "Hey Joe" into a rock song. He then hired Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell as his bassist and drummer.
7. For which of the following bands did Hendrix NOT play a short stint?

Answer: Frank Zappa

The Royal Company was a band that played on tour with Little Richard. Jimi liked the music of Frank Zappa, but never played alongside Zappa.
8. Which of the following songs by Jimi is based on a dream he had one night?

Answer: Purple Haze

"Purple Haze" came from a weird dream he had. The lyrics of the song come from what he saw and heard in the dream.
9. Which song, which included the simulated sounds of war, did Jimi play in front of over 150,000 people at the Woodstock Festival in 1969?

Answer: Star Spangled Banner

This was arguably the most famous Woodstock performance. He managed to play greatly, even when one of his guitar strings snapped earlier in the performance.
10. How old was Jimi when he died?

Answer: 27

Jimi died on September 18, 1970 at the Samarkand Hotel in London. He was only 27.
Source: Author corvetteman

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