Jimi Hendrix psychedelic guitarist

Posted on April 2, 2008 
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Jimi Hendrix psychedelic guitarist

Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential guitarists ever and holds a special place in my heart as I had a poster of him on my bedroom wall in the eighties.

Born in Seattle, Washington of African, European, Cherokee Indian and Mexican descent, Jimi only released three studio albums Are You Experienced (1967), Axis: Bold as Love (1967) and Electric Ladyland (1968).

Despite years of hard work touring the States playing back-up guitar for various R&B bands including Little Richard, Ike and Tina Turner, Wilson Pickett, the Isley Brothers, King Curtis and Curtis Knight, he found fame and fortune in London, UK, with the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

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23 Responses to “Jimi Hendrix psychedelic guitarist”

  1. John Jefferson on May 18th, 2008 3:52 pm

    Hendrix was the greatest guitar player,if he was still around who knows what music who be like now. He was just getting started. I had his poster on my wall too.

  2. mu-sik.com on May 19th, 2008 1:58 pm

    I agree, John, he is definitely someone we are still missing.

  3. Auto Shipper on May 21st, 2008 1:52 pm

    Hendrix was AMAZING! : ]
    He has been such an influential artist!

  4. Jimi Hendrix on June 8th, 2008 8:11 pm

    Jimi Hendrix was the man. I wish I could play the guitar like that…

  5. Jimi Hendrix music fan on July 15th, 2008 2:13 pm

    he was absolutely legendary, too bad he isnt around anymore, its a real shame.

  6. Chester McManis on August 16th, 2008 6:30 pm

    I think Amy Winehouse will be like Jimi and croak at 27. She may not even make it that long.

  7. Thomas Krueger on August 21st, 2008 10:10 am

    dude. words cannot describe how amazing and influential jimi hendrix was. so many artists are influenced by him and his music.

  8. Kaine on October 22nd, 2008 12:14 pm

    I wish he was still alive id like to smoke a fat one with him…he was the best around, one of a kind!!!!!

  9. Gamestube. on October 30th, 2008 1:14 pm

    Jimi Hendrix live forever… in my Ipod ;) ))

  10. cole stoddard on November 10th, 2008 6:09 pm

    jimi hendrix was the best guitar player EVER. too bad he died at 27. he would be so fuckin amazing right now if he was still alive and playing

  11. Scott Roberts on January 4th, 2009 5:38 pm

    There’s a WAY overlooked facet to Jimi – his SONGWRITING. Great guitarist or not, the man penned some great tunes…

  12. Scuba Diving Vacations on January 20th, 2009 7:37 am

    Thanks for the info about this artist who is really a legend.

  13. Discount Scuba Gear on February 14th, 2009 6:13 pm

    Jimi is definitely a legend – the Are You Experienced album is in my top ten of greatest albums ever made for sure.

  14. dave on March 4th, 2009 8:56 pm

    For that time…he was the best. His music is still hot ! still an inspiration for many guitar players. I still got his poster in my living room…are you experienced ?

  15. Business, Technology, Marketing News on March 8th, 2009 7:54 pm

    A legend. As a guitar player myself, it’s difficult to even comprehend how far ahead of his time he was. A true loss to the music industry.

  16. St. George golf community on March 24th, 2009 6:53 pm

    I remember that video of him lighting his guitar on fire and everyone in the audience looking so confused. Definitely a fan of his..i love “Red House”

  17. 0845 Numbers on April 8th, 2009 9:29 am

    Jimi Hendrix was easily the best thing to ever happen to music. It’s a shame that all of hard work is slowly being wiped out by the drivel people listen to today.

  18. Electric Drum on April 18th, 2009 7:57 pm

    If he had lived longer I am sure he would have found the appreciation of many more fans throughout the world.

  19. Sir Smoke Alot on May 1st, 2009 4:29 pm

    Jimi did stuff in the studio that blew people’s minds — and still does. He, single handedly, invented the flange effect. It was originally considered a no-no to place a flanger on the take-up reel of the tape deck. This slows down the recording without slowing down the play-back (the supply reel). The result was mind-boggling. Now, of course, you can get a pedal to do that to any guitar. Think of what Jimi could do with today’s technology!

  20. lara on June 5th, 2009 4:54 pm

    we love jimi, he’s just like all of us

  21. Jerrmmy on June 9th, 2009 8:28 am

    i love this guy he canrock any day all thoe he cant play gutair

  22. Music on June 16th, 2009 12:24 am

    I love psychedelic music!

  23. Josh Urich on August 6th, 2009 11:31 pm

    No dissrespect to fellow commentors. but why are all of you saying Jimi Hendrix ‘was the best’ when infact i belive it should be ‘ IS the best’ . because no one could copy or sound like the man we all idolize. through us-the people that still love and cherish this great rockstar of al time- Hendrix lives on! PEACE-LOVE and ROCK & ROLL. SORE on Jimi

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