Nigel Kennedy

Violinist

Birthday December 28, 1956

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Brighton, England

Age 67 years old

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About

An award-winning violinist known for his abrasive personality and dedication to perfection.

Before Fame

He was considered a musical prodigy at the age of ten and first attended the Yehudi Menuhin School of Music, then the Juilliard School.

Trivia

He won the Outstanding Contribution to British Music award at the BRIT Awards in 1997 and was awarded the Male Artist of the Year Award four years later.

Family Life

He had a son named Sark with a previous girlfriend, and later married a Polish woman named Agnieszka.

Associated With

He performed and recorded many violin covers of songs by Jimi Hendrix.