Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970), American guitarist, singer, author and composer of rock songs. Precursor of modern guitar playing using the electroacoustic coupling. He debuted the end of the 50s Twentieth century in teams rhythm'n'bluesowych. In the '60s collaborated from Little Richard and T. Turner, leader of the 1966 blues-rock band Jimmy James Blues Flames, he also led the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Celebrity rock festivals in Monterey (1967) and Woodstock (1969). By combining rock music with free jazz improvisation close (the free jazz), inspired by among others artists like "fusion" - including M. Davis (Bitches Brew, 1970). Popular Song: The Wind Cries Mary, Fire, Foxy Lady, Hey Joe, Purple Haze, Little Wing, Changes, Machine Gun, Red House, Voodoo Chile Blues.
Selected discography: Are You Experienced? (1967), Axis Bold As Love (1967), Electric Ladyland (1968), Band Of Gypsies (1970), Woodstock (1970), Jimi Plays Monterey (1970), Cry Of Love (1971), Crash Landing (1974), Nine To The Universe (1980), Kiss The Sky (1984), Radio One (1989).
CD with Hendrix's compositions recorded in 1999, violinist N. Kennedy (The Kennedy Experience).
Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970), American guitarist, singer, author and composer of rock songs. Precursor of modern guitar playing using the electroacoustic coupling. He debuted the end of the 50s Twentieth century in teams rhythm'n'bluesowych. In the '60s collaborated from Little Richard and T. Turner, leader of the 1966 blues-rock band Jimmy James Blues Flames, he also led the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Celebrity rock festivals in Monterey (1967) and Woodstock (1969). By combining rock music with free jazz improvisation close (the free jazz), inspired by among others artists like "fusion" - including M. Davis (Bitches Brew, 1970). Popular Song: The Wind Cries Mary, Fire, Foxy Lady, Hey Joe, Purple Haze, Little Wing, Changes, Machine Gun, Red House, Voodoo Chile Blues.
Selected discography: Are You Experienced? (1967), Axis Bold As Love (1967), Electric Ladyland (1968), Band Of Gypsies (1970), Woodstock (1970), Jimi Plays Monterey (1970), Cry Of Love (1971), Crash Landing (1974), Nine To The Universe (1980), Kiss The Sky (1984), Radio One (1989).
CD with Hendrix's compositions recorded in 1999, violinist N. Kennedy (The Kennedy Experience).