EST. 2010
IT'S OUR NAME TOO- BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER
WE WON! I am beyond thankful to share that the court has ruled in our favor. Our music and mission will continue - and we will remain Hendrix Music Academy. I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported me through this confusing and difficult experience. All I have ever wanted to do is to help kids in our neighborhood. I saw a problem, and I wanted to use what little resources I have to fix it. And being able to celebrate my uncle's legacy and music is truly an honor and a responsibility that I have always taken very seriously. I know he would be proud of all that we've accomplished and that we will continue to share his love of music with children from all walks of life. Please donate today to help us offset the legal expenses.
Sincerely,Tina Hendrix
My father drew beautiful images of his big brother, Jimi, throughout my entire life. It was therapeutic to him. I remember as a small child, "enhancing" some of his art with my crayons, and he never got upset about it. My dad has given me those works of art to use at the Hendrix Music Academy.
Experience Hendrix, LLC., is run by my grandfather Al's second wife, June Jinka's daughter, Janie. Janie has no blood relation to Jimi or Leon, but has taken the Hendrix name as her own, along with Jimi's estate, causing much confusion about the legacy, and who Jimi's family really is.
Janie and Experience Hendrix, LLC, has successfully sued Jimi's brother, Leon, my dad, to prevent us from using my dad’s art in the future. Hendrix Music Academy can no longer use any of my dad's art for our student's and volunteer's uniforms. The students in the picture are wearing my dad's t-shirt art. We can no longer do so. I just don’t understand how any of this is harming Janie or her Corporations. Janie Jinka has control of Jimi's estate. She has used Jimi's money to sue Jimi's own brother to the point of near destitution. What hurts more is her dilution of our family name by herself and her sons. This is so heartbreaking and painful for the original biological Hendrix Family. It's confusing to the fans, and totally misleading. To make things more confusing, Experience Hendrix LLC has recently stolen the Hendrix Music Academy name to create a website called hendrixmusicacademy.com that diverts our supporters to her website. We are a small not-for profit being bullied by a multi-million dollar corporation, but still we rise! I'm sure Jimi would have preferred to have his hard earned legacy take care of his loved ones, his family, his baby brother, the real Hendrix family. But unfortunately, Janie only uses Jimi's legacy to make millions in profits, sue Jimi's own brother, and niece, and benefit herself and her 5 sons who have also hijacked the family name. I am determined to continue to honor Jimi by providing much needed educational services to kids from Jimi's old neighborhoods. I really need your help! Please donate today!
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