Jimi Hendrix combined technical mastery with raw emotion, creating a unique guitar voice that revolutionized rock and blues genres. From studio classics to explosive live sets, his work remains essential listening for anyone exploring the history of modern guitar music.
Jimi Hendrix's performance of the Star-Spangled Banner at Woodstock in 1969 used guitar distortion, feedback, and studio effects to create a politically charged sonic commentary on the Vietnam War era.