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(1942 – 1970)
James Marshall Hendrix (November 27,1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, producer, innovator and guitarist. Widely hailed by music fans and critics alike as the greatest electric guitarist of all time, there is no disputing that he remains one of the most influential rock guitarists (and songwriters).
Jimi was not very popular in America at the outset of his musical career, only later gaining recognition after taking a trip to England with the Animals’ Chas Chandler, where he subsequently formed the Jimi Hendrix Experience with bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell. While the Experience quickly became popular in England, they remained relatively unrecognized outside of the country. It was not until their performance at the Monterey International Pop Festival in the States that the Experience became, quite literally overnight, one of the most popular bands of the era.
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Hendrix was mostly self-taught on the guitar. He was ambidextrous but chose to play the guitar upside-down and re-strung for playing left-handed, which suggests he was more comfortable left-handed. As a guitarist, he built upon the innovations of blues stylists such as B.B. King, Albert King, Buddy Guy, T-Bone Walker, and Muddy Waters, as well as those of rhythm and blues and soul music guitarists such as Curtis Mayfield. Hendrix’s music was also influenced by jazz; he often cited Rahsaan Roland Kirk as his favorite musician. In addition, Hendrix extended the tradition of rock guitar: although previous guitarists, such as The Kinks’ Dave Davies, Jeff Beck
Jimi was not very popular in America at the outset of his musical career, only later gaining recognition after taking a trip to England with the Animals’ Chas Chandler, where he subsequently formed the Jimi Hendrix Experience with bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell. While the Experience quickly became popular in England, they remained relatively unrecognized outside of the country. It was not until their performance at the Monterey International Pop Festival in the States that the Experience became, quite literally overnight, one of the most popular bands of the era.
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Hendrix was mostly self-taught on the guitar. He was ambidextrous but chose to play the guitar upside-down and re-strung for playing left-handed, which suggests he was more comfortable left-handed. As a guitarist, he built upon the innovations of blues stylists such as B.B. King, Albert King, Buddy Guy, T-Bone Walker, and Muddy Waters, as well as those of rhythm and blues and soul music guitarists such as Curtis Mayfield. Hendrix’s music was also influenced by jazz; he often cited Rahsaan Roland Kirk as his favorite musician. In addition, Hendrix extended the tradition of rock guitar: although previous guitarists, such as The Kinks’ Dave Davies, Jeff Beck
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gamutadvertisin wrote:
he's really good
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jmfmr wrote:
Hendrix kicks all fuckin' asses , he's the man
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MissClarck wrote:
Hi, I Just want to introduce you to the nu-rumba from Bantunani http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Bantunani Awesome Afrogroove..listen the hit Blackninja and Africanslam
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freeBee1976 wrote:
Pantagruella wrote: Friday evening I don't argue with Jimi Hendrix's status as an innovative guitarist, possibly the most innovative. But I don't think he was influential. I don't think he leaves much of a legacy in terms of musicians following him. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIvs4j4IniA&feature=player_embedded uuuhhh... the man is a pioneer for all noise / experimental rock for all time.
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eiddor wrote:
Prince and Lenny Kravitz might disagree about his influence.
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Marxism1 wrote:
Good but Eric Clapton is my man!
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Raca22 wrote:
left hand > all
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zsiewicz wrote:
angel <3
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Emerica_CO wrote:
<3
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Pantagruella wrote:
I don't argue with Jimi Hendrix's status as an innovative guitarist, possibly the most innovative. But I don't think he was influential. I don't think he leaves much of a legacy in terms of musicians following him.
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Anderesu_ wrote:
He is the most fucking great guitarist of all times. Just cool music :D
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FUZZ_G wrote:
very cooool.
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SimplyLkawaranu wrote:
He is a god ......in music.......the king of guitar
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lindsatthedisco wrote:
oh, soooo great. ♥
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wildtangerine wrote:
Just too good. If only I could have been around for Woodstock! [2]
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Sufanatic3 wrote:
Just too good. If only I could have been around for Woodstock!
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jeffjeffrey wrote:
My master.
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herbhappy wrote:
yes
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Darzap wrote:
i would do anything to see jimi live :)
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RtL4Ever wrote:
I love Purple Haze, it has a briliant sound!!
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