# Death of musician Jimi Hendrix

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> Updated: 2026-09-18T00:10:45.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Rock musician Jimi Hendrix has died in London at the age of 27. He was discovered in his Notting Hill Gate apartment, where reports suggest he may have choked due to a combination of alcohol and tranquilizers. 

While police stated there was no evidence of foul play, sleeping pills found at the scene have been sent for analysis. Hendrix, originally from Seattle, had been in London following a European tour. He is widely recognized as a highly influential guitarist who revolutionized the instrument through his use of volume, feedback, and distortion.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Jimi Hendrix dies in London at age 27

Rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix has died in London at age 27. Known for his revolutionary use of the electric guitar, the Seattle-born musician was a central figure in psychedelic rock.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jimi-hendrix-dies-in-london-at-age-27

### 2026-09-17: Jimi Hendrix: The legacy of a rock guitar pioneer

A look at the life and musical legacy of Jimi Hendrix, the Seattle-born guitarist who revolutionized rock music through his technical innovation and work with The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jimi-hendrix-the-technical-and-historical-legacy-of-a-guitar-icon

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