Mayfair in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Jimi Hendrix
1942-1970
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 14, 2017
1. Jimi Hendrix Marker
Songwriter
lived here
1968-1969
Erected 1997 by English Heritage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 51° 30.786′ N, 0° 8.75′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Mayfair. It is at the intersection of Brook Street and New Bond Street on Brook Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 Brook Street, City of Westminster, England W1K 4HA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Frideric Handel (a few steps from this marker); Prince Talleyrand (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct
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Also see . . .
1. Hendrix in London (English Heritage). (Submitted on October 18, 2017.)
2. Welcome to Handel & Hendrix in London (YouTube, 4 min.). (Submitted on October 19, 2017.)
Additional keywords. blue plaque
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 14, 2017
2. Jimi Hendrix Marker - Wide View
The Blue Plaque for Jimi Hendrix is on the left, while that for George Frideric Handel is on the right. When Hendrix lived here on Brook Street, he is said to have commented to one journalist about Handel's plaque: "I didnt even know this was Handels pad. And, to tell you the Gods honest truth, I havent heard much of the fellas stuff."
circa 1968
3. Jimi Hendrix
This photolithographic poster by an unknown artist is in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. It is currently being shown in a exhibit commemorating the year 1968.
“Rock icon Jimi Hendrix taught himself to play guitar by listening to the records of noted blues guitarists, such as Muddy Waters. In 1964, after several years with a number of backup bands, he drifted to New York City where his performances eventually attracted the attention of a British pop artist who persuaded him to try his fortunes in England. There, he formed a trio called the Jimi Hendrix Experience, which thanks to Hendrix's outrageous showmanship and innovative guitar playing, quickly became a sensation throughout Europe. When he returned to the United States in 1968, the response was much the same, and both Rolling Stone and Billboard magazines named him artist of the year.” -- National Portrait Gallery
“Rock icon Jimi Hendrix taught himself to play guitar by listening to the records of noted blues guitarists, such as Muddy Waters. In 1964, after several years with a number of backup bands, he drifted to New York City where his performances eventually attracted the attention of a British pop artist who persuaded him to try his fortunes in England. There, he formed a trio called the Jimi Hendrix Experience, which thanks to Hendrix's outrageous showmanship and innovative guitar playing, quickly became a sensation throughout Europe. When he returned to the United States in 1968, the response was much the same, and both Rolling Stone and Billboard magazines named him artist of the year.” -- National Portrait Gallery
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on July 19, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
