NYC Street Named Jimi Hendrix Way After 56-Year Campaign
West Eighth Street in Greenwich Village was officially renamed Jimi Hendrix Way on June 10, 2026, coinciding with what would have been the guitarist's 107th birthday. The Hendrix family began petitioning for the honor shortly after Jimi's death in 1970, with the street located near his legendary Electric Lady Studios. The designation recognizes Hendrix's profound influence on music and his deep connection to the Greenwich Village location.
New York City officially unveiled Jimi Hendrix Way on June 10, 2026, renaming West Eighth Street in Greenwich Village to honor the pioneering guitarist. The street is located near Electric Lady Studios, which Hendrix commissioned in 1968. The Hendrix family's campaign for the street naming began shortly after Jimi's death in 1970 at age 27, including a petition displayed at Electric Lady Studios that took 56 years to succeed. The unveiling ceremony featured attendees including Hendrix's sister Janie, longtime engineer and producer Eddie Kramer, and Steven Van Zandt. The event also marked the launch of a new partnership between Electric Lady Studios and Van Zandt's educational nonprofit TeachRock.
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NYC Street Named for Jimi Hendrix After 56-Year Petition
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