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NYC Honors Rock Legend Jimi Hendrix with Jimi Hendrix Way Street Name

Professional: The City of New York has officially named a street after legendary musician Jimi Hendrix, now known as Jimi Hendrix Way. This honor recognizes Hendrix’s significant contributions to music and culture, solidifying his legacy in the city that helped shape his career. Visitors and residents alike can now pay tribute to the iconic guitarist by walking down this historic street in NYC.

Music News: NYC Names Jimi Hendrix Way

On February 24, 2026, at 11 a.m., New York City will officially etch a legendary name into the geography of Greenwich Village. Led by District 2 Council Member Harvey Epstein, West 8th Street will be co-named âJimi Hendrix Way.â The ceremony takes place at the doorstep of Electric Lady Studios, the hallowed recording facility Hendrix founded in 1970, which remains a premier, operational hub for musical innovation today.

A Gateway to Learning

The street naming serves as the high-profile launch for a national education partnership between Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Stevie Van Zandtâs TeachRock. This collaboration introduces a new multimedia curriculum, Jimi Hendrix: Rockâs Trailblazing Innovator and Influential Guitarist, designed for middle and high school students.

The curriculum, which meets National Core Arts and Common Core standards, utilizes exclusive archival footage from Hendrixâs iconic 1967 Monterey Pop performance. Through a partnership with NYUâs MusEdLab, students can even use interactive digital tools to experiment with the guitar effects and sonic breakthroughs that defined Hendrixâs signature sound.

Legacy of Activism and Innovation

âJimi Hendrix wasnât just a legendary musician; he was a fierce advocate for peace, racial equity, and social justice,â noted Council Member Epstein. Indeed, Hendrixâs impact remains a vital case study for the 520 million children globally currently affected by conflict and social upheaval. As Van Zandt added, Hendrixâs story reminds young people that âcreativity has no limits.â

Educational Impact by the Numbers:

500+: The number of free, standards-aligned lessons in TeachRockâs library.

50 Years: The duration of Hendrixâs post-mortem influence on global sound design.

100% Free: Access to the Hendrix curriculum for educators at teachrock.org.
By connecting one of rockâs most historic landmarks to a national network of schools, âJimi Hendrix Wayâ ensures that the artistâs journey from his R&B roots to global superstardom continues to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers.

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Author: Brad LeBeau (promotionmusicnews.com)
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