OLYMPIA – Jimi Hendrix, the Seattle-born guitarist ... Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said Tuesday the award recognizes “exceptional individuals who perform exceptional service for the ...

(KOIN) — The legendary Jimi Hendrix, along with a group of employees serving Washington’s ecology department, has been granted one of the state’s most prestigious awards for civilians.

The era of Jimi Hendrix was the defining era of rock guitar. Sure, sure, there were other great time spans. But in the time between his debut single in 1966 and his death in 1970, Hendrix roamed ...