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The History of Rock Music. Jimi Hendrix: biography, discography, reviews, best albums, ratings

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Jimi Hendrix is ​​one of the great pop icons of the 60s. His death remains one of the crucial events in the history of rock music. His work is perhaps less salient, as too many of his records are botched. Hendrix was one of the most exploited artists in the record industry, who did not hesitate to publish everything that Hendrix had played. Hendrix recorded two great albums (the first and third). But above all he invented a guitar style that was more than a style: it was a declaration of war on western harmony. Hendrix's guitar opened new doors to experimentation on the musical instrument. His lesson would be applied not only to the guitar but also to the keyboards, to any instrument that drives the melody in rock music. Hendrix's case as a guitarist is unique in the history of modern music: Hendrix is ​​systematically tops the "polls" of critics in the world, even those of jazz. There is no such unanimity for singers or drummers or keyboard players. His stature as a guitarist is compa

The History of Rock Music. Jimi Hendrix: biography, discography, reviews, best albums, ratings Jimi Hendrix ( Copyright &copy 1999-2024 Piero Scaruffi | Terms of use ) Are You Experienced , 8/10 Axis Bold As Love , 6/10 Electric Ladyland , 8/10 Band Of Gypsys , 7/10 Cry Of Love , 6/10 Links : A History of Rock Music Best albums of all time Links to other sites ( Clicka qua per la versione Italiana) Summary Jimi Hendrix was one of the greatest icons of the 1960s. His death in 1970 still stands as one of the crucial events in the history of rock music. His work may be less important, as too many

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