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matthyaouw
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Had to share this! It's about the coolest thing I've seen this year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enxqm85WFxI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enxqm85WFxI&feature=related
Kurdt said:Its on every five minutes on the BBC channels. Its driving me nuts.
turbo-1 said:Sorry! I like Hendrix too much to listen to that perversion. As a guitarist who took up electric guitar before the emergence of The JH Experience, I have a pretty good appreciation for the revolution that he brought to rock. When he died, Clapton started playing Strats - not a coincidence...
As Danger said, there can be no "best", but Hendrix was VERY influential in '60's rock. Prior to him, I'd have to say that the most influential electric guitarist was T-Bone Walker. He invented a whole new style of music that influenced rock, rockabilly, and blues artists, and I have a bunch of his recordings on CD. Even today, guitarists like Kid Ramos (former lead guitarist of the Fabulous Thunderbirds) are mining Walker's style.Poop-Loops said:I have a question for you, since you started playing before JH hit the scene. Whenever I see guitar magazines list "best guitarist", obviously JH is their #1. Do you think this is true?
I see a lot of guitarists these days and in the past (but after JH) who have mastered control of their instrument to a Godly level. JH completely innovated the guitar, but would you still call him the best guitarist?
Well there are lots of people who can shred like that, including Vai, Satriani, and Malmsteen. Technical proficiency does not necessarily translate to listenable music though. For another take on "favorites", BB King acknowledges his debt to the greats (like T-Bone Walker) who preceded him, but when he was asked about his favorite contemporary guitarist (this was back in the late 60s) he said that Peter Green's playing gave him the cold sweats. High praise from a master. That was before mental illness sidelined Green and he was leading Fleetwood Mac.Poop-Loops said:I guess that's sort of my point.
Hendrix completely innovated the electric guitar, but he couldn't do something like this:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Km_iENRcVAk (wait until about 1:48)
So I guess my problem is they really aren't defining "better", but still worshiping Hendrix like a God, even though he didn't have a long career.
Hendrix refers to the legendary guitarist and singer, Jimi Hendrix. He is known for his innovative and influential style of rock music. Fans listen to him because of his unique sound and powerful performances, which have stood the test of time.
Hendrix fans are dedicated because of the emotional connection they feel to his music. His lyrics and guitar playing resonate with people on a deep level, and his talent and charisma are hard to resist.
Some of Hendrix's most famous songs include "Purple Haze," "Hey Joe," "All Along the Watchtower," and "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)."
Hendrix's influence on the music industry is immeasurable. He revolutionized the use of electric guitar and pioneered new techniques and sounds that are still used by musicians today. He also pushed the boundaries of rock music and inspired countless artists to experiment and think outside the box.
Hendrix was left-handed but played a right-handed guitar upside down. He also served in the US Army before pursuing a career in music. In 1969, he performed a memorable rendition of the US national anthem at Woodstock. Sadly, he passed away at the young age of 27, but his legacy continues to live on through his music.