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Jimi Hendrix
A legendary left-handed guitar player, Jimi Hendrix died at an early age, but nonetheless was rated as the best guitar player of all time.
432 Questions
Did Hendrix play an upside down guitar?
Jimi Hendrix played a right-handed guitar, but it was strung e-b-g-d-a-e from bottom to top as it would be for any left-handed guitarist. This arrangement of strings over the pickups of a Fender Stratocaster contributed to his signature sound.
Was jimi Hendrix the first guitar player to play with his teeth?
No. Think of all those blues and jazz guitarists from early 20th century onwards. Without them, Hendrix probably wouldn't have had the inspiration. There were also dark-skinned and black guitarists in Spanish colonies from the 16th century.
He had a great impact on the African American community showing them that they could do anything and stop racial prejudice. - Havok
Did jimi hebdrix have any other jobs besides guitar?
He was also paratrooper in the us army, there are several stories about how he left the army, some are very bizzare but as far as i know the real reason is that he broke his ankle on a parachute jump and got discharged.
What was jimi Hendrix main guitar?
Jimi Hendrix's trademark guitar was a standard right-handed Fender Statocaster that he restrung to play lefty; this resulted in the Stratocaster design being upside-down.
What effect did it have to the war when Jimi Hendrix played the start spangled at Woodstock?
He used the song to express his feeling towards the war.
How do you Play Jimi Hendrix Bends on Guitar?
Jimi Hendrix was one of the best guitarists ever. Playing any of his riffs would take a very accomplished musician.
At which legendary festival attended by 600000 did Jimi Hendrix perform on 30 August 1970?
Isle of Wight Festival in the UK
Has anyone ever heard of a Hendrix album called What'd I Say?
The only reference I can find to that album title - is one by Ray Charles. I've searched a few web-sites and can find no reference to Jimmi Hendrix producing an album with that name.
What drugs did Jimi Hendrix take?
He prolifically used marijuana and LSD, and to a lesser extent amphetamines (namely cocaine, speed, etc.) It is likely that he also commonly used medicated drugs. He died from asphyxiation--he choked on vomit caused by an overdose on sleeping pills after a night of drinking. Once he was arrested for possession of heroin at an airport, but he was acquitted, and there has never been any evidence showing that he did heroin.
Two songs by Jimi Hendrix appear in Guitar Hero World Tour.
What model guitar and pick ups did Jimi Hendrix use in little wing?
manny people think it was a Fender Stratocaster because that is the guitar he is most famous for but it was actually a 1967 gibson flying V with a mestro vibrato, hendrix hand custom painted the black guitar with flowers and swirls of colour
*** RAH DVD to be released in late 2009 or early 2010! according to Univibes magazine
How manolis hiotis influence Jimmy Hendrix?
Jimmy Hendrix met Hiotis in New York when the Greek bouzouki player was touring in the states in the 60's. It is said that Hendrix would frequent the club Hiotis would play in and marvel at his skill. They would speak for hours discussing music.
Hendrix was mesmerized by Hiotis' ability to play very fast and clearly without dropping notes. I guess the the influence was this fantastic ability of Hiotis that drove Hendrix to play the way he did.
When asked if he thought whether he was the greatest guitar player he answered that there was someone else better than him (although Hiotis played the bouzouki and not guitar)
Who has the last guitar owned by jimi Hendrix?
The last guitar owned by Jimi Hendrix is believed to be a 1968 Fender Stratocaster, which was sold at auction in 2020 for a substantial sum. This guitar, known as "the guitar that changed the world," was owned by a close friend of Hendrix, who kept it for decades before parting with it. The guitar is now in the hands of a private collector, though specifics about the current owner are often not publicly disclosed.
Wanda Hendrix died on February 1, 1981, in Burbank, California, USA of pneumonia.
When did Jimi Hendrix meet Chas Chandler?
Late summer of 1966... right around when the Beatles dropped Revolver
When and Where was Jimi Hendrix's Dallas concert when he was alive?
The locations and dates are below:
February 16, 1968: The Experience; State Fair Music Hall Dallas Texas USA
August 3, 1968: The Experience; Moody Coliseum, Dallas Texas USA
April 20, 1969: The Experience; Dallas Texas USA (no listed concert)
What year was the Jimi Hendrix Experience formed?
The Jimi Hendrix Experience was formed in October 1966.
