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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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.
I agree, John, he is definitely someone we are still missing.
Hendrix was AMAZING! : ]
He has been such an influential artist!
Jimi Hendrix was the man. I wish I could play the guitar like that…
he was absolutely legendary, too bad he isnt around anymore, its a real shame.
I think Amy Winehouse will be like Jimi and croak at 27. She may not even make it that long.
dude. words cannot describe how amazing and influential jimi hendrix was. so many artists are influenced by him and his music.
I wish he was still alive id like to smoke a fat one with him…he was the best around, one of a kind!!!!!
Jimi Hendrix live forever… in my Ipod
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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
There’s a WAY overlooked facet to Jimi – his SONGWRITING. Great guitarist or not, the man penned some great tunes…
Thanks for the info about this artist who is really a legend.
Jimi is definitely a legend – the Are You Experienced album is in my top ten of greatest albums ever made for sure.
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 ?
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.
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”
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.
If he had lived longer I am sure he would have found the appreciation of many more fans throughout the world.
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!
we love jimi, he’s just like all of us
i love this guy he canrock any day all thoe he cant play gutair
I love psychedelic music!
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
What a magnificent guitar player he was. I still have his music and listen to it occasionally. Wish he was still around and we could catch him up in some live concert. Would have been amazing!
Respect to Hendrix!! who inspired`BLINDSTONE´!!
Tina Turner will always be a legend in music history.`-`
He will continue to be remembered in the music loving hearts forever
This is a great tribute to Hendrix and his followers. Thanks for sharing this and well appreciated.
Tina Turner offers a great vocal range and such powerful voice”;”
Tina Turner is one of the living legends of music:..
i kinda like the hair of Tina Turner, she has a great voice too~-~
tina turner is a living legend, she always makes great and powerful music:”-
Here’s a forum for Jimi http://www.mu-sik.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2943&start=0
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I agree with your Jimi Hendrix psychedelic guitarist tag
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