September 18, 1970 Rock music lost one of its brightest stars when 27-year-old Jimi Hendrix died in Kensington, London. After taking too many sleeping pills, he tragically choked and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. His passing was ruled an accident. Hendrix, often hailed as the greatest guitarist of all time, revolutionized rock with his unmatched skill, innovative sound, and electrifying stage presence. From “Purple Haze” to his legendary rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”