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I wouldn't say that I'm the greatest guitarist ever. I'd say probably that I'm the greatest guitarist sitting in this chair.

Jimi Hendrix

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Jimi Hendrix
Age: 27 †
Born: 1942
Born: November 27
Died: 1970
Died: September 18
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