Introduction. A life experienced -- The story. The early years (1942-1961) ; Pre-stardom years (1961-1966) ; Rise to stardom (1966-1967) ; International stardom (1967-1968) ; The end of the Experience (1968-1969) ; The final year (1969-1970) ; The legacy (1970-present) -- The music. Studio albums ; Live albums ; Compilation albums ; 30 great Jimi Hendrix songs -- Hendrixology. Hendrix on film ; Hendrix the guitarist ; Hendrix locations ; Hendrix's influences ; Rarities and oddities ; Books and websites.