New York City to co-name Greenwich Village street after Jimi Hendrix

Posted On February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

An iconic street in Greenwich Village, New York City, is set to be named after Jimi Hendrix.

New York played a pivotal part in Hendrix’s story, especially Greenwich Village and his Electric Lady Studios, which opened its doors on West Eighth Street in 1970.

Now, it has been confirmed that a sign will read ‘Jimi Hendrix Way’ above the part of West Eighth Street where Electric Lady Studios is located. It will be unveiled during a ceremony, set to take place at 11am on February 24th, 2026.

Hendrix’s sister, Janie, is set to speak at the unveiling alongside E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt, as well as local councillor Harvey Epstein.

Janie and Van Zandt played a pivotal part in campaigning for the name change, which is part of a wider goal to spread musical education between Experience Hendrix LLC and Van Zandt’s non-profit charity, TeachRock.

Janie Hendrix said in a statement, “This collaboration speaks to the heart of our mission — carrying on Jimi’s legacy through education.”

She continued, “His music is a powerful gateway for young minds to connect with history, creativity, and their own potential.”

Meanwhile, Van Zandt added, “Jimi Hendrix didn’t just play guitar — he reimagined what art could be. I want TeachRock to transport students into that same sense of possibility and discovery I felt the first time I saw Jimi perform. His story, lyrics, and sound remind young people that creativity has no limits.”

Hendrix isn’t the first musician to have the honour of having a street named after them in New York; it has also been bestowed upon local heroes, including Joey Ramone, Wu-Tang Clan, Missy Elliott, Duke Ellington, and Run DMC.