West 8th Street in Greenwich Village was formally co-named Jimi Hendrix Way yesterday, honoring the legendary guitarist and songwriter.

The ceremony took place at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and West 8th Street, just steps from Electric Lady Studios.

Hundreds of fans gathered throughout the morning as musicians, industry figures, city officials, and members of the Hendrix family celebrated the dedication.

The busy Manhattan intersection became a gathering place for multiple generations of Hendrix fans while commuters and tourists continued moving through Greenwich Village.

Attendees included Wyatt Walker, who shared an original program and ticket stub from the Band of Gypsys New Year's Eve 1969 performances at the Fillmore East, and Lonnie Harrington, who recalled seeing Hendrix perform at Lincoln Center and later working a Randall's Island appearance in July 1970.

The ceremony featured remarks from notable figures connected to Hendrix's legacy, including Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid, legendary engineer and producer Eddie Kramer, singer-songwriter Valerie Simpson, and Ace Hall of Curtis Knight and the Squires, one of Hendrix's earliest bands.

Janie Hendrix, President and CEO of Experience Hendrix and Jimi Hendrix's sister, spoke about her brother's legacy and their father Al Hendrix's birthday coinciding with the occasion.

The event concluded with the unveiling of the new street sign, which was officially dedicated to loud applause from the assembled crowd.

More than fifty years after his passing, Hendrix's influence remains woven into the fabric of modern music.

With the unveiling of Jimi Hendrix Way, New York City has ensured that future generations walking through Greenwich Village will encounter a permanent reminder of the artist whose imagination helped redefine what music could be.