On September 18, 1970 Jimi Hendrix, one of music’s greatest musicians died in London from a possible overdose of sleeping pills. The world lost perhaps the greatest guitar player of that generation. Hendrix was a major influence for later guitarists and musicians, such as Ernie Isley or the Isley Brothers and most recognizable Prince. He is credited with paving the way for hard rock and heavy metal. Hendrix was listed number 3 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock and also number 3 on their 100 Best Pop Artists of all time.
His best known works are perhaps Purple Haze and Dylan’s
All Along the Watchtower. Both are below in youtube videos. For me, I will always remember the scene of Hendrix playing the Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock.
Enjoy!
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