Was Jimi Hendrix father really part Cherokee Indian?

It's very well-documented that Indians and former slaves intermarried in the late 1800s. However very often when someone claims to have Indian ancestry they say it's Cherokee. Why? read more

Jimi Hendrix had Indian blood on both sides of his family. This is quoted from Charles Cross’ biography Room Full of Mirrors. Jimi’s paternal family tree, like his maternal one, included ancestors who were slaves, slave owners, and Cherokees. read more

The best book ever on Jimi is ELECTRIC GYPSY (1990) that tells you of Jimi’s racial origins. Jimi’s father Al was Afro-American and part Irish. Jimi’s mother Lucille was Afro-American and Cherokee. He was influenced by his Indian roots and makes loads of references in his music. Sadly Jimi never lived along enough to explore his Irish Heritage. read more