Hendrix played some of the most famous performances of his generation, including a set at Woodstock in 1969, where his rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” continues to receive acclaim.
Jimi Hendrix ... Before his death at age 27 in 1970, Hendrix sold millions of records, lit his guitar on fire onstage at the Monterey Pop Festival and performed “The Star Spangled Banner” at Woodstock ...