Wednesday, July 30, 2008

HENDRIX

In the summer of 1959, his father bought Hendrix a white Supro Ozark, his first electric guitar, but without an amplifier. Who would've guessed that this would alter the history of Rock music FOREVER! His flashy style and left-handed playing of a right-handed guitar made him stand out in his early days, but soon his raw talent and wild persona would take center stage. He played with legends before heading to England to make his mark. His undeniable style and charisma, the undoubted feeling which he showed through his playing. He was a legend even before his death. Players ranging from Stevie Ray Vaugn to Kirk Hammett site Hendrix as an influence. Hammet once said, "There's only one thing you can say about Hendrix, He was the very best there ever was and probably ever will be. How man other people can you honestly say that about?" - no arguments here.
If, by some odd twist of fate you've never heard Hendrix (as unlikely as that is), I mean really heard him, not just songs the radio will play, but all of his work, then please dig yourself out from under your rock and EXPERIENCE HENDRIX.


Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced (1967)


51st Anniversary (Bootleg Box Set)
PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 PART 5
PART 6 PART 7 PART 8 PART 9 PART 10

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