In 1967 , readers of Melody Maker voted him the Pop Musician of the Year , and in 1968 , Rolling Stone declared him the Performer of the Year .
Hendrix was the recipient of several music awards during his lifetime and posthumously .
In 1967 , readers of Melody Maker voted Hendrix the Pop Musician of the Year , and in 1968 , Rolling Stone declared Hendrix the Performer of the Year .
Hendrix was the recipient of several music awards during his lifetime and posthumously .