Joe Rogan Experience #2566 - Cody Tucker · Aired Oct 15, 2026
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Cody Tucker says Jimi Hendrix served in Vietnam.
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Hendrix served in the US Army stateside in 1961-62 and was discharged in June 1962; he did not serve in Vietnam. His military records and Army history distinguish Army service from Vietnam deployment. The later discussion challenges his anti-war views but never corrects this service claim.
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Is it true that Cody Tucker says Jimi Hendrix served in Vietnam?
No, not as stated. Hendrix served in the US Army stateside in 1961-62 and was discharged in June 1962; he did not serve in Vietnam. His military records and Army history distinguish Army service from Vietnam deployment. It was said on Joe Rogan Experience #2566 - Cody Tucker, aired Oct 15, 2026, at 2:33:01. We haven't independently confirmed who said it. The supporting source is usanca.army.mil, linked below.
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