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In reply to the discussion: When Jimi played the National Anthem... [View all]bathroommonkey76
(3,827 posts)15. Is it true that Jimi was discharged from the Army for having
"homosexual tendencies"?
My friend (a huge Hendrix fan) told me that there is a book out that details his discharge with Jimi's personal Army records. The author of the book said that he told people that he was injured in a parachute accident to take away from the real reason for his discharge.
I don't know and personally don't care if he said this to get out of the Army. I do know that he is one of the greatest musicians to have ever walked the planet. His 3 studio albums with the Experience are flawless in their productions.
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That's great! There are MANY more at the 'Jimi room' at the Rock & Roll museum in Seattle
FailureToCommunicate
Apr 2012
#23
We (four of us) took off for Bethel on a spur of the moment decision on Wednesday...
immoderate
Apr 2012
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