On a recent Saturday a friend and I decided to visit the Jimi Hendrix Memorial in Renton, Washington. Hendrix was a Seattle native who was originally buried in a simple grave in Greenwood Memorial Park following his death in 1970. More recently he was moved to this amazing site which is a fitting tribute to a musical genius.
The marble used is stunning, as is the domed design.
The lyrics to Voodoo Child.
There is a polished sundial and the stones around the memorial look like they belong on a concert stage.
Inside the memorial the panels are covered with lipstick. Germs! It’s also probably not good for the stone either.
I wondered if this was his original grave marker. He was so young. I don’t have any love for the lifestyle that took him so early on, but he was a pioneer and a true artist who paved the way for future innovations.
Other Hendrix relatives are buried here as well.
Hendrix had a tumultuous upbringing and a lot of turmoil in his short life. He died before I was born but his music has always been a part of my life.
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It’s funny how most people love the dead, once you’re dead, you’re made for life. -Jimi Hendrix
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