Leon Morris Hendrix (born January 13, 1948) is an American painter, songwriter, and musician who began playing the guitar later in life and has released several albums. He is the brother of American rock guitarist and singer Jimi Hendrix. He is best known for his original artwork.

Personal life

He is the brother of American rock guitarist and singer Jimi Hendrix. He suffered from drug addiction and he spent time in prison for minor offenses. He is the father of six and grandfather of four. Hendrix was employed for many years as an expert draftsman by

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. In recent years Hendrix has been attempting to make a living from music and art. The Leon Hendrix Band released two albums, ''Keeper of the Flame'' in 2006, as well as the earlier ''Seattle Rain''.Seattle Weekly New
Litigious Experience By Rick Anderson Wednesday, Oct 23 2002
/ref> In 2012, Hendrix published a biography of his brother titled ''Jimi Hendrix: A Brother's Story.'' It was co-written by Adam Mitchell and published by

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Estate dispute

When Leon's father, Al, died in 2002, his will left control of the company Experience Hendrix, which controls the rights to Jimi Hendrix's estate, to Al's adopted daughter, Janie Hendrix, and his nephew, Robert Hendrix. Leon sued to have his father's will overturned but in 2004 the court ruled that Leon "was not entitled to anything from his father's will, other than a single gold record left to him when his father died in 2002."

Documentary

Leon appeared in the 2004 documentary about his brother, ''Jimi Hendrix: By Those Who Knew Him Best'', that also featured musician

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and Octavia inventor Roger Mayer.

Later years

In 2021, Hendrix released his album ''If You Need a Friend''. The title song was co-written by Brin Addison. The album is a mixture of genres from psychedelic rock to funk and blues. Seattle artist Annie O’Neill also sings on the album. It also features the song, "Crying from them Blues.Spotify
Album, If You Need A Friend
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Discography

*"Under the Sky of Another Dream" (2014); guitar player for the music single made by

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References

External links

Leon Hendrix Band Myspace

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