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. Marker 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.
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 line); Sir Alexander Korda (about 150 meters away); Ann Oldfield (about 180 meters away); The Artists Rifles (about 210 meters away); The Bee Gees (about 210 meters away); Colen Campbell (about 240 meters away); Ernest Bevin (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
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.)
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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 didn’t even know this was Handel’s pad. And, to tell you the God’s honest truth, I haven’t heard much of the fella’s 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 January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 16 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.
