I don’t think Jimi committed suicide in the conventional way. He just decided to exit when he wanted to.
Meaning of the quote
Jimi Hendrix, a famous musician, did not take his own life in a typical way. Instead, he chose to leave this world on his own terms, when he felt it was the right time for him.
About Eric Burdon
Eric Burdon is an English singer and songwriter known for his powerful blues-rock voice and intense stage performances. He was the lead vocalist of the famous bands The Animals and War, and was ranked 57th in Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time” in 2008.