New York to honour legendry guitarist Jimi Hendrix with street co-name

On Tuesday 24th February 2026, New York City will be embarking on a new point in history as they have announced that they will be co-naming the iconic Greenwich Village Street, 'Jimi Hendrix Way', after the legendary guitarist. Set to take place on the doorstep of Electric Lady Studios, which was the recording facility Hendrix founded in 1970. Electric Lady Studios remains a prominent operational hub for musical innovation today

The co-name is in line with the high-profile launch of the national education partnership between Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Stevie Van Zandt’s TeachRock. Designed for middle and high school students, this collaboration will introduce a new multimedia curriculum, Jimi Hendrix: Rock’s Trailblazing Innovator and Influential Guitarist. 

The event brings together Stevie Van Zandt, Janie Hendrix (President/CEO of Experience Hendrix), and local educators to bridge the gap between rock history and modern classrooms.

By connecting one of rock’s most historic landmarks to a national network of schools, "Jimi Hendrix Way" will be the bridge that closes the gap between an artist’s journey from his R&B roots to global superstardom, which hopefully continues to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers.

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