Was Jimi Hendrix an influence on Prince?
When asked about Hendrix’s influence on his music, Prince didn’t agree with that, either. “It’s only because he’s black. That’s really the only thing we have in common,” he said. Had music critics cited the work of Carlos Santana, he might have gone along with it.
What Prince thinks of Jimi Hendrix?
“Hendrix is very good. Fact,” Prince told MTV, “There will never be another one like him, and it would be a pity to try. I strive for originality in my work, and hopefully, it’ll be perceived that way.” However, the comparisons between himself and Hendrix were, in his mind, irrelevant and only connected to his race.
Where did Prince get his inspiration from?
In our preview, Lizie details Prince’s eclectic musical influences, including the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone, Carlos Santana, Joni Mitchell and Parliament/Funkadelic. (Sections devoted to James Brown, Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis will also appear in this chapter.)
Was Prince better than Hendrix?
Well technically speaking it was much better than Hendrix playing. Hendrix had to be considered more of an innovator, more groundbreaking but Prince was a phenomenal guitar player. And though princes playing was inspired by Hendrix he always seemed to put it all together in a more musical way as well.
Did Eric Clapton call Prince the greatest guitar player?
As the internet mourns, a tweet calling out Prince’s incredible guitar talents, referencing a supposed Eric Clapton quote, has gone viral: When asked what it feels like to be the best guitarist alive, Eric Clapton said, “I don’t know. Ask Prince.” The quote is very, very likely fake.
Who does Eric Clapton think is the greatest guitarist?
It’s the best.” Having picked Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson as part of his Desert Island Discs selection in 1989, it’s a fair bet that the two rank highly in Clapton’s estimations as to the greatest….Eric Clapton’s favourite guitarists:
- Duane Allman.
- Muddy Waters.
- Robert Johnson.
- Jimi Hendrix.
- Prince.
- John Mayer.
- Albert Lee.
Who is the best blues guitarist of all time?
The Best Blues Guitarists of All Time
- Lightnin’ Hopkins.
- Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
- T-Bone Walker.
- Muddy Waters.
- Albert King.
- B.B King. Recommended B.B. King listening: Singin’ the blues.
- Stevie Ray Vaughan. Recommended Stevie Ray Vaughan listening: Texas Flood.
- Derek Trucks. Recommended Derek Trucks listening: Revelator.