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Events on Friday 18 September 1970 3
1942 – 1970Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970)Died 18 September 1970, aged 27Jimi Hendrix, the American guitarist who redefined electric rock guitar playing, died in London from asphyxiation after a drug overdose. He remains widely regarded as one of the most influential guitarists in popular music history.
1970Black Sabbath release ParanoidWar Pigs and Iron ManTheir best-known album, a UK number one.
1970Jimi Hendrix dies in LondonAged 27Dies in a London hotel flat, aged 27.