A poor black kid from Seattle, Washington, Jimi Hendrix became a rock legend who left an indelible mark on American culture. This biography illuminates the guitarist's life for students with information and photographs.
Each title features:
- "In Their Own Words" boxes offering selected quotations from the subject
- "Did You Know?" boxes that highlight fascinating facts about each person
- Chronology, suggestions for further reading, and a listing of related Web sites.
- A final chapter that delves into the legacy of the subject's thoughts and deeds for new generations of black Americans.
