The following is an article from history.com:“On September 18, 1970, 27-year-old rock superstar Jimi Hendrix is found unresponsive by a girlfriend inside London’s Samarkand Hotel in London, England. After being discharged, Hendrix performed as a session guitarist with marquee acts such as Sam Cooke, B.B. Although unable to read or write music, Hendrix went on to develop a revolutionary sound that featured feedback, volume and controlled distortion. At his urging, Hendrix moved to London, changed his stage name to “Jimi” and formed the Jimi Hendrix Experience with bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell. The tour was cut short in September 1970 after his bassist fell ill. Hendrix died 12 days later.