What would happen if Jimi Hendrix was still alive?
Without Jimi Hendrix, other guitar heroes would not even exist. Almost fifty years after his death, his talent and musicianship still remain unmatched. His solos were next level. Hendrix was only 27 years old when he died and the entire rock ‘n roll universe was shattered.
Is there anyone better than Jimi Hendrix?
No one comes close now. The only instrumentalist in the 20th century comparable to Hendrix was Miles Davis, who was equally as great. In what were the conventional terms of what it meant to be a guitarist before him, no (although the best guitarists before him weren’t rock players).
How old would Hendrix be today?
77 years old
How good was Jimi Hendrix as a guitarist?
Jimi was a great talent, but I think in many ways his lack of education prevented him from becoming a better guitar player. He played a very personal style of guitar that he developed in his own little world. People who actually play guitar themselves tend to listen to music differently than those who don’t.
Who has Jimi Hendrix influenced?
B.B. King
Who was a roadie for Jimi Hendrix?
Lemmy Kilmister
Did Jimi Hendrix hated Led Zeppelin?
According to Carmine Appice, Hendrix wasn’t a fan of Zeppelin. He thought they stole from everybody. While I can’t deny that they used what they liked from other bands, it would be hard to say that they didn’t make it all their own. Plus other bands did exactly the same and it was something of a tradition in the Blues.
Who does 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.