Whenever people compile a list of who they think is the greatest 'rock guitarist' of all time is, 99% of the people on that list came after Jimi Hendrix's time. This is because 'rock and roll' is now over 50 years old. Jimi died when 'rock and roll' was around 15 years old. Where do you think Jimi would be on that list had he of lived?
I realize some Hendrix fans already place him at the 'top of the list'.
What sort of twists and turns do you think his career might have taken during the 70's, 80's, 90's up to the present?
Before he died, he was trying to get in touch with the young black people of America, and considered working with several funk bands, and collaborating with Rashaan Roland Kirk and Miles Davis.
Or would his career have mimicked the other 60s guitar legends such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck? Do you think he might have covered versions of Bob Marley songs and dabbled with jazz fusion the was the two aforementioned artists have?
Here's a chance to get creative! What if?
2007-09-15
14:07:58
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