On August 17, 1969, at the final set of Woodstock and the height of the Vietnam War, Jimi Hendrix laid down what may have been his most powerful and influential guitar solo. The venerable song - notoriously difficult for vocalists - had been interpreted many ways throughout the years. Francis Scott Key's original lyrics include several additional verses, which are not traditionally heard in performance.
Jimi's genius was to take a powerful symbol of the American institution, in the midst of such a turbulent time, and turn it into a vehicle for protest. The esoteric, dissonant sounds that Jimi was able to coax from his guitar mimicked the sounds of war. He deconstructed the melody of the song, and then reinterpreted it so poignantly in the light of contemporary times; his guitar gave voice to the hearts of millions. Perhaps no performance in the history of rock and roll has had a greater impact.
All Along the Watchtower and Voodoo Chile make a claim to the title of Jimi's best guitar solo, as do others. But no song - perhaps no single performance in rock history - can match the impact of Jimi Hendrix and his white 1968 strat. The music speaks for itself:
"http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=oqxTX0iv1nQ"
-JT
(Jimi was a member of the 101st Airborne)
Are you Experienced and Electric Ladyland.
Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)
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Jimi Hendrix's first single was a cover of 'Hey Joe'.
Purple Haze is probably one of his most known songs recorded.
He never came close to having a number one hit. His only top 40 chart entry was "All along the watchtower" which peaked at number 20 in Sept. 1968.
His MOST popular/famous song is Purple Haze, but he has many other famous songs. When most people hear Jimi Hendrix, the first song that comes to mind is usually Purple Haze.
VooDoo Child
Eric Draven Guitar Solo
Little richie
Jimi Hendrix
Eric Clapton composed and played the guitar solo in While My Guitar Gently Weeps.
Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock performance climaxed with his highly-regarded rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner, a solo improvisation which is now regarded as a special symbol of the 1960s era.
It's a matter of opinion, but it must be said that, since the guitar solo was only invented really in the last ~100 years, all solos may be referred to as "modern." I suggest looking into "Machine Gun," by Jimi Hendrix.
I'd say Eddie Van Halen's "Eruption". The song itself is just a crazy guitar solo. If you haven't heard it, I suggest typing it on youtube now.
Eric Draven Guitar Solo
Little richie
Jimi Hendrix
Eric Clapton composed and played the guitar solo in While My Guitar Gently Weeps.
The current world record for guitar solo was 24 hours and 55 minutes.
Solo Guitar - Earl Klugh album - was created in 1989.
Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock performance climaxed with his highly-regarded rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner, a solo improvisation which is now regarded as a special symbol of the 1960s era.
it is the solo from Hendrix 'Bold as love'
bass is lower so depends on what you want
Solo's.