#7: Jimi Hendrix

Rank: Private First Class, United States Army

Duration: Thirteen Months

In 1961, the legendary Jimi Hendrix made an unexpected detour from the stage to enlist in the Army. Assigned to the prestigious 101st Airborne Division, he found himself stationed at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, ready to embark on a new chapter of his life.

However, fate had other plans, as a year into his service, Hendrix faced an untimely exit from the military due to an injury, cutting short his brief but eventful stint in uniform. Despite the brevity of his military career, this period undoubtedly influenced Hendrix’s journey, adding yet another layer to the enigmatic persona of one of music’s greatest icons.