Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. Hendrix is considered one of the greatest and most influential guitarists in rock music history. After initial success in the UK, Europe & internationally, he achieved notice in the USA following his 1967 performance at the Monterey Pop Festival. Later, Hendrix headlined the iconic 1969 Woodstock Festival.
Jimi Hendrix helped pioneer the technique of guitar feedback with overdriven amplifiers, incorporating into his music what was previously an undesirable sound. He built upon the innovations and influences of Blues stylists such as B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Albert King, and T-Bone Walker, and derived style from R&B and Soul guitarists Curtis Mayfield, Steve Cropper, and Cornell Dupree, as well as from Jazz. Part of Hendrix’s flamboyant stage persona may have been inspired by rock pioneer Little Richard, with whom he toured as part of Richard’s latest back-up band, now known as ’The Royal Company’ at this time as can be clearly seen emblazoned on the drum skin in the film of Buddy & Stacy.
Hendrix was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005. His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (at 6627 Hollywood Blvd.) was dedicated in 1994. In 2006, his debut album, Are You Experienced, was inducted into the United States National Recording Preservation Board’s National Recording Registry. Rolling Stone named Hendrix number 1 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time in 2003.
Jimi Hendrix’s albums include:
- Are You Experienced (1967)
- Axis: Bold as Love (1967)
- Electric Ladyland (1968)
- The Cry of Love (1971)
- Rainbow Bridge (1971)
- War Heroes (1972)
- Loose Ends (1974)
- Crash Landing (1975)
- Midnight Lightning (1975)
- Nine to the Universe (1980)
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