@historyrock_ At lease he served. Look at the young skums of today... Tote guns everywhere. But will not serve their own country. Jimmy Hendricks dealth with the white stupid race the only way that he could. He wasn't a hippie who avoided the military like many rock stars.
Jimi Hendrix served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division before becoming a guitar legend.
He was honorably discharged due to back problems.