FAQ About Jimi Hendrix

Some lesser-known facts about Jimi Hendrix include his struggles with being shy despite his bold stage persona. He served briefly in the U.S. Army in 1961 before being discharged for unsuitability. Hendrix was also an enthusiastic visual artist and would often draw in his spare time. Furthermore, his real name was Johnny Allen Hendrix, but his father later changed it to James Marshall Hendrix.