Celebrities That Served In the Military Before Hollywood Fame

Jimi Hendrix

Did you know that this guitar legend once served in the military? At age 19, he was arrested for driving stolen cars and was given the choice of serving in the military or going to jail. He chose service and was sent to Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was there for eight months until his platoon sergeant discharged him because "Private Hendrix will never come up to the standards required of a soldier."

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.