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Jenna Greer Jimi Hendrix, born Johnny Allen Hendrix, was born in Seattle, Washington on the 27th of November 1942. Jimi self-taught himself guitar. Although he was left-handed, he learned on a right-handed guitar. Hendrix enlisted in the 101st Airborne division and met his bassist Billy Cox in the band King Kasuals. His guitar skills amazed all as Jimi played with his teeth, behind his back, on the floor, or even between his legs. Jimi died in London on September 18, 1970 at the age of 27 after choking on his own vomit. Nat Turner was born on October 6, 1800 in Southampton, VA. Turner was best known for stealing weapons so that slaves could be granted freedom, which freed 13 slaves in the long run. When he was caught, he was hung. He died in 1831. Alice Walker’s birthday is February 9th, 1944 and is still alive today. She is noted for her work, The Color Purple. She was blind in one eye. Her first published book of poetry was released in 1968 followed by a novel 2 years post. The Color Purple was released in 1982. It has been made into a movie by Spielburg. “Hammerin’” Hank Aaron was born on February 3rd 1934 in Mobile Alabama. Aaron batted right-handed and threw right-handed. He is recognized for his