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Jimi Hendrix · 1967

Jimi Hendrix

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 26, 1967Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Jimi Hendrix's “Purple Haze” entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 94. During its eight-week run, it peaked at No. 65. It performed much better in the UK, reaching No. 3 and spending 14 weeks on the UK Singles Chart. In 2010, Billboard ranked it No. 17 on its list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.

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  11. Jimi HendrixAugust 18, 1969
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  12. Jimi HendrixAugust 26, 1970
    Business⭐⭐⭐⭐
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