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This Day in Black History: Nov. 7, 1991

Jimi Hendrix is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

By Britt Middleton

November 7, 2011 / 7:00 AM

Rock legend Jimi Hendrix, who was known for his explosive electric guitar style and blues-rooted vocals, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Hendrix died at age 27 in 1970.

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