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Jimi Hendrix died on September 18, 1970 while touring through London, England. When news of the tragedy made its way to James “Al” Hendrix, (Jimi’s father) back in the United States, the plans for a lasting memorial began to take shape.
Al Hendrix requested that Jimi’s body be brought back to his birthplace of Seattle, Washington so that a burial at a new family plot, located at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton could be performed.
Greenwood Memorial Park
350 Monroe Ave NE
Renton, WA 98056
Jimi Hendrix Discography:
1967 – Are You Experienced
1967 – Axis: Bold as Love
1968 – Electric Ladyland
1970 – Band of Gypsys
He wasn’t touring England when he died. He had been on a European tour, last gig at a festival in Germany on September 6, when it was cut short due to his bass player’s illness. Also, his original grave was marked but a simple stone set in the ground. The pictured memorial was dedicated in 2002.