Jimi Hendrix.

LSD litmus blotter acid was placed under his bandana by Hendrix while he played on stage, according to reports.

Toured with The Monkees in 1967 as their opening act; despite initial dislike of their music, Hendrix found them genuine and impressive. He left the tour on good terms after audiences cried for the Monkees.

David Gilmour of Pink Floyd lists Hendrix as a major influence, saying that nobody who saw Hendrix play in a London nightclub in 1966 left thinking he would not go to the top.

Expelled from high school for poor grades and attendance, though he later received an honorary diploma.

As a United States Army paratrooper, Hendrix followed up a jump by trying to recreate the sound of air rushing by with his guitar and amplifier back at the barracks.

Posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1992.

Pete Townshend and Hendrix argued over who would follow whom at the Monterey Pop Festival; after a coin flip, Townshend won and Hendrix followed, answering The Who’s instrument smashing by setting his guitar on fire.

Usually played an upside-down Fender Stratocaster restrung for left hand.

While residing in London in 1966, he got the chance to jam with Cream; he had wanted to play with Eric Clapton.

Jimi wrote with his right hand but played guitar with his left hand.

Despite his legendary status, he had only one top 40 hit in the United States with All Along the Watchtower, which reached number 20. His albums were more successful, with Electric Ladyland reaching number 1.

Very charming with women, to the point that friends were hesitant to introduce their girlfriends to him.

Grew sick of playing Hey Joe due to constant fan requests and eventually disliked the song.

The 7th plus sharpened 9th guitar chord became known as The Hendrix Chord through his heavy use on Foxy Lady and Purple Haze, though George Harrison used it earlier on Taxman.

Pictured on a USA nondenominated forever commemorative postage stamp in the Music Icons series, issued March 13, 2014 at 49 cents.

Backed Little Richard and The Isley Brothers before being discovered by Chas Chandler of The Animals in 1966.

First musician inducted into the Native American Music Hall of Fame; he stated he had Tsalagi Cherokee and Nahua Aztec ancestors.

Had a fear of needles.

Though Hendrix did play right-handed Fender Stratocasters upside down with strings restrung for lefty position, he also owned at least one left-handed Stratocaster and a left-handed Flying V.

Early electric guitars included the Fender MusicMaster, which he played while backing The Isley Brothers, and the Fender Jazzmaster.

Voted the 6th greatest rock n roll artist of all time by Rolling Stone, and the greatest guitarist of all time in 2003.

On one occasion, a girlfriend had to have stitches after Hendrix struck her above the eye with a bottle in a drunken rage.

Musician Al Kooper received one of Hendrix’s black Stratocasters as a gift; after deconverting the left-handed setup, Kooper used it to record the Pilot soundtrack.

Played in the Ike Turner Review under the name Jimmy James.

Discovered and managed by Chas Chandler, bass player for The Animals, who later managed Slade.

Posthumously inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame on November 16, 2005 for his outstanding contribution to British music.

Resided in London, England and New York City.

Awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6627 Hollywood Boulevard on November 14, 1991.

Played a variety of guitars including the Fender Stratocaster, Gibson SG, Gibson Les Paul, and Gibson Flying V.

His song Voodoo Chile stunned a young Dave Murray of Iron Maiden, who was inspired to play guitar after hearing it.

Despite fame, Hendrix was described as fairly shy, personable, and having a good sense of humor.

When first moving to England, he stayed with Chas Chandler in Newcastle upon Tyne and often busked in the Heaton area.

Ranked number 51 on VH1’s 100 Sexiest Artists.

Awarded a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee on November 5, 2007.

Following his death, he was interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Renton, Washington.

Hendrix maintained that his father was strict during his childhood, teaching him to speak only when spoken to and respect elders.

From mid-1969 onward, Hendrix wound down his showmanship like setting fire to his guitar and focused on the music.

On very good terms with Eric Clapton; just before Hendrix passed away, Clapton had bought him a left-handed Fender Stratocaster.